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“The Hawk’s Way” — a book review

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Some, according to her, consider it a form of slavery; a 1982 book in my library, The Birdwatcher’s Companion cites “the sentimentalist element of the wildlife protection movement” as deeming falconry to be comparable to cockfighting.). Atria Books, New York, $20 (U.S.); $27 (Canada), 79 pp., We serve them.”. May 3, 2022. May 3, 2022.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today announced as part of Great Outdoors Month the agency is proposing to expand fishing and hunting opportunities on 21 refuges throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Service is committed to strengthening and expanding hunting and fishing opportunities,” said Ashe. “The

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Sentient: a book review

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As late as 1963, Higgins says, there were various theories that sought to explain the hunting prowess of owls – smell, night vision, the ability to detect body heat. Atria Books, New York, $28 (U.S.); $37 (Canada). February 22, 2022, ISBN 978-1-9821-5655-8 (hardcover); 978-1-9821-5657-2 (ebook).

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Seal Slaughter Stopped by Russia. Canada? Not So Much.

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Maybe Canada can learn something from the former KGB agent and avid hunter about compassion. The ministry said: “This is a serious step forward to protect Russia’s biological diversity. Activists accused Norwegian companies of encouraging the killing because seal hunting was no longer allowed in their own country.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Developed in the post-frontier era, the NAMWC helped put a stop to wanton wildlife destruction in an era where many species were being hunted and trapped ruthlessly to the brink of extinction. George Wuerthner, an ecologist and former hunting guide with a degree in wildlife biology, takes the debate a step further.

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What is the State Bird of Hawaii?

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They probably evolved from the Canada Goose, and today sport black faces, white necks, and grayish bodies. Captive bred geese and reintroduction went hand in hand with active population management, including predator control and habitat protection. Unlike other geese, Nenes prefer walking to swimming.

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King of Kings

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They both perch hunt and hover hunt and will even hop along the ground in pursuit of prey. Whatever they are doing – hunting, chasing other birds, or just flying around – Eastern Kingbirds are fun to watch. Eastern Kingbirds breed across the eastern United States and much of southern Canada.

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