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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. Smith and Donald A.

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The Million Dollar Duck (2016) – A Film Review

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This is in direct conflict of the American Birding Association’s first Principal of Birding Ethics which is “ to avoid stressing birds or exposing them to danger, exercise restraint and caution during observation, photography, sound recording, or filming.” Respect the routine needs of animals.”

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Animal Rights is Pernicious Nonsense?

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It has absolutely nothing to do with any genuine environmentalist ethic. And not all organizations that advocate for animals claim to have a "genuine environmentalist ethic," and the ones that do must subscribe to his ethic or they're not genuine? than with any genuine concern for species diversity or even animal welfare."

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On Different Results of Direct Action

Animal Person

It caught just one fin whale compared with a target of 50 in the hunt that began in November. Here are some highlights: Mantle: "How do you respond to: Yeah, you may find something that benefits humans, but it's not worth it and it's not ethically right?" That's one result. Guess what the answer is? No surprise there.

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On What the Animal Ag Alliance Thinks of Us

Animal Person

The HSUS isn't even anti-hunting ! Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language ALF Animal Agriculture Alliance Animal Rights Animal welfare ELF HSUS PeTA SHAC Vegan education veganism. Parker uses the term "anti-modern farming activists," which is new to me.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ To Revive Hunting, States Turn to the Classroom ” (front page, March 8): Shame on West Virginia if it approves a bill that allows hunting education classes in public schools to become law. We should not use public schools to try to reverse the inexorable decline in the “sport” of hunting. March 8, 2008

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Birding According to ChatGPT, Part II

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Code of Ethics: The ABA has established a Code of Birding Ethics to promote responsible birding practices. This code encourages birders to minimize disturbance to birds and their habitats, respect private property, and prioritize bird welfare. According to the U.S.