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Pregnant prairie dogs need to be protected not shot
The Humane Society of the United States ^ | April 20, 2017 | The Humane Society of the United States

Posted on 04/21/2017 1:35:51 PM PDT by mdittmar

Montana media outlets have reported that Greg Gianforte announced he would take Donald Trump Jr. on a hunting excursion to shoot Black-tailed prairie dogs in Montana. For prairie dogs, March through June is peak breeding season, which means pregnant, adult females will also be at risk. This is especially disconcerting because Black-tailed prairie dogs have an average of fewer than three pups per year.

“Prairie dogs are an important keystone species with myriad other species dependent on their survival, including the burrowing owl, black-footed ferret and nesting birds. People do not hunt these animals for food or any legitimate wildlife management purposes,” said Lindsey Sterling Krank, director for the Prairie Dog Coalition of The Humane Society of the United States. “We have a duty to protect them to ensure that every species within the ecosystem continues to thrive.”

The Prairie Dog Coalition of The HSUS has long opposed contest shoots and other shooting killing escapades where these creatures are shot for nothing more than target practice. In using high-powered weapons to kill prairie dogs, the animals can seem to explode or have body parts severed and sent flying. 

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Grilled Prairie Dog

Ingredients


Directions

Clean and quarter prairie dog, pat dry add onions, pepper, salt and garlic as you would any other seasoning.
Place on grill and cook slowly for about 1/2 hour.
Be careful not to over cook.


Note: If you like, you can add smoke chips to add that wonderful out door flavor



1 posted on 04/21/2017 1:35:51 PM PDT by mdittmar
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To: mdittmar

What is the daily limit? Two, then shoot two. Easy peasy.


2 posted on 04/21/2017 1:37:52 PM PDT by Kozy (new age haruspex; "Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth.")
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To: mdittmar

HSUS does not run local shelters or oversee local animal care and control agencies


3 posted on 04/21/2017 1:38:54 PM PDT by TYVets
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To: mdittmar

My grandfather ate them. Said they were tasty.


4 posted on 04/21/2017 1:39:37 PM PDT by Redcitizen
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To: mdittmar

“The Prairie Dog Coalition of The HSUS”, which consists of one librral loon. I love the way one or two wackos try to make themselves sound important by calling themselves a “coalition”.


5 posted on 04/21/2017 1:41:18 PM PDT by Seruzawa (I kill you filthy Vorga.)
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To: Redcitizen

Need to be shot in many areas - especially if pregnant.

Eat them? No. They carry the plague and I try to avoid their fleas.


6 posted on 04/21/2017 1:41:41 PM PDT by TheTimeOfMan (A time for peace and a time for war)
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To: mdittmar
For prairie dogs, March through June is peak breeding season, which means pregnant, adult females will also be at risk.

Just call it an abortion. The Libs will support it.

7 posted on 04/21/2017 1:50:49 PM PDT by Cowboy Bob
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To: mdittmar

Hey, HSUS! If you like the vermin, put them on your own land. Then, mind your own damn business.


8 posted on 04/21/2017 1:50:59 PM PDT by 'smith
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To: mdittmar
What about the poor armadillos? Does nobody care about them?

/s

9 posted on 04/21/2017 1:55:56 PM PDT by BipolarBob (Beware of strong drink. It may cause you to shoot at tax collectors . . . and miss.)
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To: Kozy

What is the daily limit?


When we were kids there was no limit. But we got a dime for every one and had to cover in the holes.


10 posted on 04/21/2017 1:56:53 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives.have diseased minds.)
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To: mdittmar
The Humane Society Of The United States (HSUS) Scams Millions Of Dollars Each Year

This investigative news report documents what we’ve always known: the Humane Society of the United States is nothing more than a fat, bloated charade of “animal lovers” who want everyone to lose our pets along any relationship with animals that we might have, whether they are companions, partners, teachers or the source of information or food. Contrary to their claims, HSUS does not support local animal shelters, does not help provide homes to homeless animals, and advocates that no human shall ever breed animals for any reason, whether it’s for medical or scientific research, for conservation purposes, for educational purposes, for food or for companionship.

HSUS is totally corrupt. They kill dogs and cats to "liberate" them from "slavery."

http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2010/03/01/the-humane-society-of-the-unit/

11 posted on 04/21/2017 1:57:50 PM PDT by pabianice (LINE)
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The Humane Society of the United States.

The organization that has absolutely nothing to do with the humane rescue of animals but rather is the front fund raiser that funds all the major left wing environmental activist groups in this country........

12 posted on 04/21/2017 2:02:01 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: Kozy

“What is the daily limit? Two, then shoot two. Easy peasy.”


” Best of all, there is no limit, and no license required. ‘”

http://bearpawoutfitters.com/montana_prairiedog_hunting.html


13 posted on 04/21/2017 2:03:03 PM PDT by TexasGator
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How would someone know a critter is pregnant? Have her pee on a stick and then wait to see the results?


14 posted on 04/21/2017 2:04:25 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("If we cannot control our tempers, what has grace done for us?" Charles Spurgeon)
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Have your horse step into a prairie dog hole at a canter and break its leg. They don’t appear so cuddly and nice after that.


15 posted on 04/21/2017 2:04:40 PM PDT by vetvetdoug
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To: mdittmar

What if they rather not burden themselves with care of an infant they never wanted?


16 posted on 04/21/2017 2:05:01 PM PDT by Sam Gamgee
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To: mdittmar

Shoot 1, get 3 FREE!!

Our amazing annual BOGT SALE!


17 posted on 04/21/2017 2:05:12 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: Kozy
"The most effective method is to stay fairly mobile, moving from place to place after shooting numerous prairie dogs in each location.

Hunters should bring shooting bags, shooting sticks, and bipods if you have them, and several weapons each because barrels get hot."

Same site.

18 posted on 04/21/2017 2:05:19 PM PDT by TexasGator
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Anyone know if they still have a Prairie Dog Plague issue wiping out the critters?


19 posted on 04/21/2017 2:07:56 PM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: Redcitizen

I would imagine they taste a lot like rabbit..................


20 posted on 04/21/2017 2:10:56 PM PDT by Red Badger (Profanity is the sound of an ignorant mind trying to express itself.............)
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