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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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In Oregon, the Barred Owl is taking over Northern Spotted Owl territory and threatening that smaller bird’s survival. Other animal control issues that involve mass killing make for easier decisions, according to Peter P. There is evidence that toxoplasma leads, in humans, to an elevated risk of mental illness and depression.

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

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The system was intended as a hunter-centric model, both guided by and benefitting consumptive interests. ” This leads to obvious conflicts with the NAMWC prohibition against the frivolous killing and waste of wildlife. Consumptive & Non-consumptive Users. But is there validity to these commonly held ideas?

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Flock to Marion

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Hannah Buschert was first exposed to birds and birding during a required ornithology course at Oregon State University and she quickly caught the birding bug. It has had very few humans walk its soil and who have had little impact to this otherwise pristine nature. Which makes it a haven for seabirds….and and seabirders.

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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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Note in this 2010 video, birders, birdwatching and kayakers are mentioned, not hunters. Visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange during hunting seasons for safety. The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears. Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge : Open to migratory bird hunting (youth only).

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