Yep, and the way things are headed currently, we're not going to have to worry about eating either(predator or ungulate). The "More Restrictions" crowd have a strong voice and seem very determined to ride the ship to the ocean floor.
I Bugle Too
Yep, and the way things are headed currently, we're not going to have to worry about eating either(predator or ungulate). The "More Restrictions" crowd have a strong voice and seem very determined to ride the ship to the ocean floor.
Last edited by RiverOtter; 02-25-2017 at 10:57 AM. Reason: Clarification
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All hunters should view themselves as conservationists not just consumers
Woods to water
The # of b bears wandering around Revy last year was insane. Last I heard they had exterminated 20 last year alone. Overpopulation, bad berry crop? Either way it looks bad, hunting could level it out and at least the animal would be utilized...
The only advantage to a light rifle is it's weight, all other advantages go to the heavier rifle..
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In these times anyone who wants to enjoy future sustainable hunting opportunities should support regulations that are based on science factoring in all species and the entire ecosystem.
Bushwhacker
Very.true.........Originally Posted by Stone C. Killer
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I believe grizzly hunting is important especially for those of us that live in their environment all the time. Sure, I enjoy the challenge of hunting an apex predator, and their hides r a unique and special conversation piece in any serious hunters trophy room but the most important factor is that we as hunters r installing and maintaining a fear of humans in grizzly bears. They r one of the smartest animals on the planet, and also one of the most deadly. When they know they r hunted by humans they r usually pretty good at keeping their distance from us and avoiding human contact when possible. That saves bears and humans a lot of grief. If u look at statistics in Alberta, where Grizzlies r no longer hunted the bear r now becoming more aggressive to livestock and encroaching on human areas without the same fear they once had. The result is bears r being shot and buried and game wardens r called out more often to dispatch problem bears. Likely the same number of bears r being killed but now not for sport but out of necessity. A true hunter of Grizzlies has the utmost respect for them and hunts to maintain a balance. Bears that cause damage to property and livestock do so because they have lost that fear and respect for humans and our guns and as a result the human looses respect for the bear.
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