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I have not read this document. However one biologist speaks highly of it as a summary of damage to sheep caused by bear, wolf and lynx.
An impressive listing of the financial impact of wildlife on the U.S.
Dr. Wright debunks the claim that Christianity and its dominion teaching is the cause of the environmental crisis. He points out that cultures that haven't been influenced by Christianity also have damaged their environment. Thus humanity's abuse of creation is tied more closely to our human condition than Christian teaching.
Animal rights activist like to claim that the techniques of animal damage control and fur trapping are inhumane because the animals don't die in accordance to the AVMA guidelines. Drowning in particular is pointed out as being inhumane (see p. 247), What the anti's conveniently like to overlook is how the AVMA report on p.243 specifically stated that "In field circumstances, wildlife biologists generally do not use the term euthanasia, but use terms such as killing, collecting, or harvesting, recognizing that distress-free death may not be possible."
An excellent article discussing how sportsmen helped end over exploitation of wildlife by developing certain attitudes and getting those attitudes made into law. Of particular note is how the term sporting always included the idea of using the meat of any game captured. Unfortunately, the term sporting as understood in the public mind today doesn't assume that idea of not wasting the game. Anti's have been very effective in exploiting the public's ignorance on this issue. Another point of interest is how trapping in the Yukon was more sustainable than squirrel monkey watching in Costa Rica (p.536)
Essentially this paper determined that the typical ARA is female, white, college educated, urban, politically left leaning, believe that science does more harm than good, mean annual income of $37,400.
In general this, study came to conclusions and findings as the Wesley Jamison Study.
Essentially concludes that it is better to live capture otters with #11 double jawed, double long spring Sleepy Creek legholds than with Hancock traps because otters sustain less long term damage when caught in footholds.
Essentially concludes that there is no significant improvement (although there is some improvement) in coyote injuries using a modified foothold over a non-modified foothold.
This document points out that a wide variety of traps (many similar to footholds) are used to trap animals in Europe.
An excellent discussion of the role of fur trapping in balancing diverse interests.
This brief document succinctly states why trapping in general and the foothold in particular are still necessary activities in the modern world. It quietly debunks many anti' myths.
DIVISION PROTECTS 4,939 ACRES IN FISCAL 98
During the past 12 months the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has added 4,939 acres to the 96,000+ acres of wildlife lands currently under ownership or conservation restriction. Significant acquisitions were made across the state from the Berkshire towns of Cheshire and Hinsdale to the coastal communities of Plymouth and Mattapoisett. In all more than 40 properties were involved ranging in size from less than 1 acre to well over 700. The cost of the open space averaged $941 per acre while the value of these parcels to wildlife and the residents of Massachusetts is priceless. Funding was provided by a combination of open space bond monies administered by the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement, and revenue generated by the Massachusetts Land Stamp Program. The Land Stamp, which is printed on every hunting, fishing, trapping or sporting license sold by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, is a sportsman-sponsored initiative to provide funding for the acquisition of open space. The $5 Land Stamp fee is earmarked for land protection and generates about $1.5 million annually.
Since the first land acquisition using Stamp monies was recorded in January of 1992, some 13,350 acres have been protected by the Program. Sportsmen continue to enthusiastically support the Land Stamp concept as an effective mechanism to acquire wildlife habitat and conserve it in perpetuity. Division Wildlife Management Areas are open to the public 365 days a year and charge no entrance, membership or user fee. They are multiple-use properties and are enjoyed by hikers, hunters, joggers, fishermen, birders, trappers, naturalists and dog enthusiasts alike. Several of the properties acquired in fiscal 98 provide important habitat for species found on the state list of Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species. Priority parcels are targeted by the Division's Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program annually for their value to rare species. Examples of these types of areas are a 789 acre pitch pine/scrub oak barren in Plymouth, protected by a conservation restriction reached jointly with the Department of Environmental Management; 76 acres on the flanks of Mt. Toby in Sunderland; 61acres adding to the previously acquired Jug End property in Egremont; and 187 acres along the Farmington River in Otis. Other towns recently gaining open space through the Division's efforts include Windsor, Middlefield, Chester,Orange, Bernardston, Brookfield, Shirley, Ware, Barre, Rowley, Rochester and Marion.
For more information contact Bill Minior (617) 727-3151 x343
Pasture Prophet A magazine on utilizing grazing property more effectively. Published by Grazing Lands Technology Institute of Natural Resources Conservation Service. Address NRCS Grazing Lands Technology Institute, Pature Systems & Watershed Management Research Laboratory, Building 3702, Curtin Rd. University Park, PA 16802-3702 Phone 202-720-7808
Associated Press State & Local Wire February 23, 2000, Wednesday, BC cycle "Philosophy prof promotes 'humane beef' to ranchers" DATELINE: BILLINGS, Mont.
This article points out that Europeans raise beef cattle without having to fatten them up with grain as the U.S. does. The grain consumption of cattle is frequently criticized as environmentally wasteful by animal activists. The article shows that just because America uses grain in cattle production doesn't mean it has too.
Migratory Bird Act (protected bird list) http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/migratory/list.html#birds
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