ASK UNCLE JIM
By Jim Robertson Dear Uncle Jim, Looking through the list of Hunting Accidents on the C.A.S.H. website, I see that a fall from a tree stand is one of the most common accidents for every year recorded. Why do you suppose there are so many hunting accidents involving tree stands? Lynn G., Springfield, MA Dear… ASK…
Sunriver Man Seeks Halt to Illegal Deer Hunting
August 23, 2011 By Joe Burns, KTVZ.com BEND, Ore. — Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division officials say they have been seeing more incidents…
Colorado expects thousands of hunting violations this year
August 16, 2011 From OurColoradoNews.com Common hunting violations can be costly By Colorado Parks and Wildlife Every hunting season, officers for Colorado Parks and Wildlife…
Facebook bragging about poaching leads to charges against man
May 27, 2011 A convicted felon who posted images on Facebook about his poaching exploits attracted the attention of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
Bush Administration Destroying the Endangered Species Act
Mr. Steven A. Williams, Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C St., NW. Washington, DC 20240 January 26, 2004 Dear Mr. Williams: Wildlife Watch, Inc. is an animal protection organization that seeks to educate the public about the mismanagement of wildlife by state and federal wildlife agencies, and the…
DON’T IMPERIL PEOPLE TO PROTECT ANIMALS
2/20/04 Dear Buffalo News: RE: “Don’t imperil people to protect animals” (2/19/04), the Erie Insurance Company noted that the number of deer/car collisions rose nearly five times on the first day of buck season and doe season. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration also stated that most deer/car collisions…
DOG’S DEATH MAY PROMPT WARNING
2/23/04 Dear Rapid City Journal: Re: “Dog’s death may prompt warning” (2/21/04), Booper died in a trap in an area that “produces” live targets for hunters. Game, Fish & Parks Dept.’s concern is that dogs “bother wildlife” (i.e. chase animals away from hunters), when it is hunters who “bother” wildlife…
COUPLE RECOGNIZED FOR GIVING HELP TO HANDICAPPED HUNTERS
2/26/04 Dear Daily Advertiser: Re: “Couple Recognized for Giving Help to Handicapped Hunters” (2/22/04), after the cruel fun is over, animals are left handicapped, to die slow agonizing deaths. The Bartels share their hunting expertise, so that physically limited people can “partake, recognizing no limitations.” Recognizing no limitations in overcoming…
RIGHT TO HUNT?
2/27/04 Dear Patriot News: Your editorial, “Right to Hunt?” (2/18/04), is correct in declaring that the proposed constitutional amendment to protect the right to hunt and fish is not needed. Humans descend into the depths of depravity, in seemingly infinite ways, in their pursuit of happiness and profit. Invariably, they…
HUNTERS DON’T NEED AMENDMENT
2/27/04 Dear York Daily Record Your editorial, “Hunters don’t need amendment” (2/20/04), is correct in declaring that the proposed constitutional amendment to protect the right to hunt and fish is not needed. It is incorrect, however, in its assumption that animal activists do not want to end hunting. As an…
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT A GOOD IDEA?
2/27/04 Dear Times Leader: In “Constitutional amendment a good idea; outdoor sports under attack” (2/23/04), George Smith ponders the proposed amendment to the state constitution, to protect the right to hunt and fish. Humans descend into the depths of depravity, in seemingly infinite ways, in their pursuit of recreation and…
HUNTERS ARE THE BEST WAY TO CONTROL DEER POPULATION?
published 3/9/04 2/27/04 Dear Citizens Voice In “Pennsylvania hunters are the best way to control deer population” (2/26/04), Joe Mattie admits that hunters “stocked deer in the state at the turn of the century.” Hunting, itself, increases deer numbers. After a hunt, deer numbers rebound to higher than they were…
PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARD HUNTING
3/2/04 Dear Post-Standard: Raise your hands if you would accept the results of a study about public attitudes toward child abuse, conducted by pederasts. No hands? How about a study about public attitudes toward hunting, conducted by hunters? The latter is what we have with the study lauded in Michael…
COUNTRY CLUB SHOOTS GEESE
3/5/04 Dear Asbury Park Press: RE: “Neighbors fear for safety as country club shoots geese” (3/5/04), the neighbors, who are justified in their fear and anger, have the right to know who is responsible for this dangerous situation. Yes, the Ocean Acres Country Club deserves condemnation for both killing geese…
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