introducing pronghorns

[gutpile]

I have a crazy idea , why don't we have pronghorns in the dry interior between Cache Creek and Kamloops , Spences Bridge to Merritt
I wonder if that would work ?

[nature girl]

Yes that would be a good idea.

[steel_ram]

I have a crazy idea , why don't we have pronghorns in the dry interior between Cache Creek and Kamloops , Spences Bridge to Merritt
I wonder if that would work ?

There is no where in BC that looks like anywhere I've seen pronghorns. They really like the open country. It is a crazy idea. I suspect they wouldn't last very long.

[pnbrock]

why not just drop them off to rez?

[604Stalker]

They would likely be trapped in the valley and be easy pickings for the wolves? Wonder how the local vegetation would fair.

[Wild one]

Look into the distances they migrate that alone would be a huge factor

[bighornbob]

Let's worry about the animals already here before we start thinking about how an introduced species might fair?

bhb

[warnniklz]

Ranchers would be happy to finally run smooth wire on their fences

[albravo2]

I'm not a fan of messing with nature's plan. Might be different if the hills were littered with old pronghorn bones but if they haven't been there in the past I think we should be focused on solving other problems rather than contemplating a species introduction.

[Seeker]

I'm not a fan of messing with nature's plan. Might be different if the hills were littered with old pronghorn bones but if they haven't been there in the past I think we should be focused on solving other problems rather than contemplating a species introduction.

^^^^ this. The idea creates nostalgic images of chasing prairie goats across open hillsides, but if there is one thing I have learned in following fish and wildlife, it is that introductions of a foreign, non native organism, will have unpredictable effects that are not good. Ex. mysis shrimp in interior lakes. Deer on Haida Gwaii, Rabbits followed by weasels in New Zealand. Possums in ....... the list goes on. We have enough difficulty managing the native fauna. Lets work harder on that.

[Wild one]

Let's worry about the animals already here before we start thinking about how an introduced species might fair?

bhb

This ^^^

BC has no lack of diversity anyways so no reason for introducing new species

[walks with deer]

a freind of a freind was driving in kamloops drunk..he had no drivers liscence and got caught...as he headed just east of kamloops he entered a open grass land above the gun range with high fences...he saw a prong horn there but doesnt like to talk about it.

[Wild one]

a freind of a freind was driving in kamloops drunk..he had no drivers liscence and got caught...as he headed just east of kamloops he entered a open grass land above the gun range with high fences...he saw a prong horn there but doesnt like to talk about it.

And Ogopogo was his passenger? Lol

[Brez]

Let's worry about the animals already here before we start thinking about how an introduced species might fair?

bhb

Well said.

[walks with deer]

i think the location was krcc lol

[ACB]

There's a reason they were never here, they weren't meant to be here! They are a prairie animal.

[Red_Mist]

The NDP/Greens are working on transplanting kangaroos to that area already ..... you know in the hopes of supporting eco tourism :lol:

[curt]

maybe the farm land areas tumble dawson ft st john

[Bugle M In]

Rather see Elk on the Gang Ranch...IMO.

[Dour]

Richmond delta would be perfect *****

[guest]

They are known as a Speed Goat ......... Would be cool critter in the peaks and rim rock but .......

Code Three style ........

[horshur]

There's a reason they were never here, they weren't meant to be here! They are a prairie animal.
Actually there is fossil evidence in Kamloops are.

[kevan]

The Pronghorn are a fascinating animal and a real challenge to hunt.
Combine super vision somewhere between 6X and 10X with a very jittery animal that has wicked speed and you have the hunt of a lifetime.
They are capable of bursts of speed exceeding 60 mph and can run all day at 35 to 40 mph.
I was surprised when butchering how large their lungs and heart were.
Their biggest downfall is their curiousity, we would spot a herd, wrap a couple gunny sacks around ourselves and just sit there.
Eventually the leader or other males would walk within range to see what was going on.
Another funny quirk is the fact that they go under a fence unlike a deer that will jump it.
Of all the game animals I have hunted they are my favourite..

[325]

I’d rather re-introduce grizzlies to Stanley Park

[Drillbit]

I’d rather re-introduce grizzlies to Stanley Park

I like that idea.

[Bugle M In]

I’d rather re-introduce grizzlies to Stanley Park

:p.......so true!

[albravo2]

I’d rather re-introduce grizzlies to Stanley Park


Brilliant!!

[Bugle M In]

Prong Horns are cool for sure, and I would love to hunt them, but not so sure it would be a good idea, and like someone mentioned, we need to take care of the species we do have right now.
Too bad Wild Boar do so much damage, as those too, are fun to hunt, and real tasty!
But hey.....did I mention elk in those areas suggested:mrgreen:

[Wild one]

I’d rather re-introduce grizzlies to Stanley Park

Hunters should really lobby for the reintroduction of all preds to Stanley park

That would be a fun way to wake up some city people lol

[scotty30-06]

Hey if nothing else would keep the wolves fed.....a buddy and I were jokeing about how we should just introduce a slower animal into the mix....wolves eat them and leave deer alone hahaha...this was over a few beers and a "bc stick" ; p.