Add one critically endangered Whooping Crane found dead of gunshots in Alabama late last month to the three gunned down in Georgia in December. The four killed this winter are a full 1% of the world population of the iconic and vulnerable bird. Here’s hoping the culprits are found and brought to justice.
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Do you think this is inept hunters or anti-environmentalists? I’m leaning towards the latter. I’m sure in many areas of the southeast there are people with a horse in the growth and development race that cringe at the thought of another endangered species moving into the region. Perhaps it’s because I have many friends that are good, ethical hunters and I want to believe they all are. Then I hear about how many cows are brought in during deer season and I lament the fact that we allow anyone to carry a rifle into the woods.
@Kirby: That’s a good question. I have no idea which camp they come from but I do know that whoever did this is an [expletive deleted].