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Rip Van Winkle’s Crow Killing Contest

10,000 Birds

I am not anti-hunting. The “Crow Down” is a “hunting contest” where both adults and children slaughter as many crows as they possibly can in two days. Obviously killing contests have nothing to do with traditional hunting, and “animal abuse” is normally used when describing domestic animals. This is baloney.

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Wild Turkeys Causing Car Accidents

10,000 Birds

In Boston, a turkey was the cause of a 2 car accident during the morning commute. Also, a turkey fight and display will attract the attention of predators, I’m sure many a turkey lek gets ambushed by coyotes causing birds to flee in utter panic. There’s also another issue–the spring turkey hunting season.

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