Date: 9/23/2008 5:10:46 PM
Author: MoonWater
I'm still a bit lost on this one after reading that article...she supports hunting wolves to protect the animals that she likes to hunt. Why not ban hunting of those animals if she really wants to save them?!?
Someone break it down for me, I'm tired.
Date: 9/23/2008 5:52:34 PM
Author: mrssalvo
Date: 9/23/2008 5:10:46 PM
Author: MoonWater
I''m still a bit lost on this one after reading that article...she supports hunting wolves to protect the animals that she likes to hunt. Why not ban hunting of those animals if she really wants to save them?!?
Someone break it down for me, I''m tired.
moon, i''ve have to research a bit more deeply but from what I understand (which isn''t much) that hunting is for food as well as sport in their state. I also believe that the wildlife, if not kept under control will become a threat to the human population there. i.e. wolves roaming around in the same backyards where little children play.
MW, that is far too rational. Stop it. Rationality has no business in Politics.Date: 9/23/2008 7:58:31 PM
Author: MoonWater
Date: 9/23/2008 5:52:34 PM
Author: mrssalvo
Date: 9/23/2008 5:10:46 PM
Author: MoonWater
I''m still a bit lost on this one after reading that article...she supports hunting wolves to protect the animals that she likes to hunt. Why not ban hunting of those animals if she really wants to save them?!?
Someone break it down for me, I''m tired.
moon, i''ve have to research a bit more deeply but from what I understand (which isn''t much) that hunting is for food as well as sport in their state. I also believe that the wildlife, if not kept under control will become a threat to the human population there. i.e. wolves roaming around in the same backyards where little children play.
Ok, I understand that. But if there was a true fear of the animals being endangered, I would think citizens could adjust their diets and find new sport interests. I just find it hard to agree with hunting wolves in order to maintain the current population of moose and caribou but at the same time still hunting those particular animals. If protection was the true concern, then hunting the wolves should be coupled with a ban (even if temporary) on hunting moose and caribou.
Haha Sarah I hear ya''! I''m all about protecting endangered species but I''m not going to criticize someone''s way of life (hunting) if it''s done responsibly and legally. I don''t think anyone on here has done this, but I''ve read her criticized for being a hunter many times. From what I''ve read, the moose & caribou hunters actually take the meat home to eat, so I don''t really see a problem with protecting their numbers if there is an overpopulation of wolves.Date: 9/23/2008 8:36:29 PM
Author: SarahLovesJS
I''m going to sound like a heartless mean old conservative when I say I could care less if she hunts, but that''s probably just me.
ETD: Toned down unintended could-be perceived as snarkiness.
Date: 9/23/2008 8:36:29 PM
Author: SarahLovesJS
I''m going to sound like a heartless mean old conservative when I say I could care less if she hunts, but that''s probably just me.
ETD: Toned down unintended could-be perceived as snarkiness.
They aren't hunting the wolves for food, but if there are too many wolves then I could see the connection if they have no moose or caribou to hunt and eat. I've read that the practice may have closer ties to tourism from game hunting than the population of other animals (which I don't agree with but it wouldn't be the first or last time wildlife gets tossed to the wayside for tourism/making money for the state). I don't know what hunting is like in Alaska and I imagine it's much different than hunting here in the lower 48 so I won't make judgments on the practice of aerial hunting and I believe they all need permits before just hopping on a plane and gunning some wolves down. I also think a lot of it is a matter of opinion; many people don't eat meat because they think cows, pigs, and chickens are treated cruelly.
Right; in other articles I've read some people are claiming the motive to be based more on the game hunting industry in Alaska more than moose/caribou protection (as in preserving the moose/caribou, not the wolves, for game hunters). If that is the case then I don't support it. I don't know what the true motives are - perhaps it is a combination in differing proportions. I would be interested in reading population numbers of those animals to see if any connection can be made (sounds like for the most part no at this point in time). I've never been hunting in Alaska so I'll take your word for it on that one; I just figured more sparse land = more difficult to hunt on foot but who knows.
So true luckystar. Your comment reminded me of a conversation that me, my daughter, and her DH had while they were planning their honeymoon activities. Their last stop will be in Madrid and my SIL said that they had to go see a bullfight in Spain and that would be so "awesome". I looked at my daughter and back and him and asked my daughter if she was okay with watching the Matador kill the bull. The conversation went something like this:
Yeah, I don't know anyone that goes hunting so my knowledge of it is quite limited.
Yes, I did. Palin spent 400k of the state's money on promoting this program. It is no surprise that state wildlife officials will attempt to justify the program.
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