10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

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. The system was intended as a hunter-centric model, both guided by and benefitting consumptive interests.

Wildlife 255

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 255

10,000 Birds

APRIL 8, 2019

Not only is Kenn Kaufman a world-class birder and all-around naturalist who makes his living doing what he loves. As he points out, his beloved Magee Marsh would never have been preserved, or saved from development, had it not been home, at one time, to a duck-hunting club, which later transferred the land to the state of Ohio.

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Ohio Bats Legislature Ducks 203

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2022

This is partly due to hunting in China, where about 90% of the species winter (HBW). Not always terrible – ok if you are in business class, or you catch it yourself. But then, I am not a hunter, and do not understand them either). And it does not even live in reeds. A Vega-type Gull enjoys an in-flight meal.

Raccoons 264

Raccoons Birds Oregon China 264

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2022

Virtually all of the identification articles are geared towards world-class ID experts. But as far as I can tell, nobody advocates for birders, so lands are opened to hunting and fishing , but not birding, photography, and other non-consumptive uses. Until now, it has only been open for hunters.

Advocacy 264

Advocacy Wildlife Portland Science 264

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 23, 2006

The point is that even hunters seem to think that they need a reason to justify killing these animals. You don't find many hunters who candidly and unapologetically say: "I hunt because I like to kill. Hunting wouldn't be the "noble," "manly" "sport" that it is, if these were the reasons for doing it.

Factory Farm 40

Factory Farm Factory Farming Morals Meat 40