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Hagerman NWR: Birding Amidst Oil Wells

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According to eBird , 340 species have been observed at the “ Hagerman NWR ” hotspot, which ranks as No. The overall refuge , which includes all of its hotspots, has 344 species. In the Fall, Franklin’s Gulls migrate through Texas and Oklahoma on their way south. 31 in the United States. eBird checklists: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4.).

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Come@Me: Hunting Is Not Conservation

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The definition of the word HUNT is “to chase or search for game or other wild animals for the purpose of catching or killing.” ” Obviously the dictionary does not equate hunting with conservation. If you have some insane idea that Hunting Is Conservation: I think we all remember the fate of the Passenger Pigeon ?

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