Rusty Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/0207/401055.html
Gary Lange Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 What could possibly be Sporting about such a Magnificent bird and the Symbal of all we as Americans stand for. Someone with a gun was looking to kill something and that bird setting in the tree became his target. He wasn't hungry and wanted food he was bored and wanted to shoot something. Respect your Environment and others right to use it!
MrsDucky Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 I have to say, I don't know ANY hunters who would shoot without being sure what they were shooting at first! To fire a weapon without caring what you hit, and leaving the carcass there shows a major lack of respect for the sport of hunting, let alone eagles, nature, etc. and so forth! I can bring home the trout...fry it up in a pan...and never let you forget I caught it! 'Cause I'm a woman!
mcp633 Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 I can't believe that anyone who has seen one of these magnificent birds with their own eyes could possibly want to do them harm. I hope they catch the idiot and he/she spends a lot of time making little rocks out of big rocks in the worst federal prison they can put them in! If you don't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them
SilverMallard Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Well, I'd say it is "sporting" to try and avoid the going to prison part...fair chase and all that jazz. Despicable acts. And USFWS is actually getting better at investigating these and catching the hairbags who do it. SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
Terry Beeson Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Ben Franklin wrote: "I wish that the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country, he is a bird of bad moral character, he does not get his living honestly, you may have seen him perched on some dead tree, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the labor of the fishing-hawk, and when that diligent bird has at length taken a fish, and is bearing it to its nest for the support of his mate and young ones, the bald eagle pursues him and takes it from him... Besides he is a rank coward; the little kingbird, not bigger than a sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the district. He is therefore by no means a proper emblem for the brave and honest...of America.... For a truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America... a bird of courage, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British guards, who should presume to invade his farmyard with a red coat on." The truth is, many view the Bald Eagle as nothing more than a "vulture" and blame them for killing wildlife and livestock (chickens mainly.) For this reason, many farmers do not like them and have indicated they would like to kill them to keep them off their farm. This is not limited to the eagle, but to hawks and other similar birds as well. Then you have the "redneck" types who simply view them as a "live target" and get a bit of short lived excitement out of killing them. They view them as nothing more than an animal with no regard for them above an armadillo or skunk. I certainly don't agree with this view and it IS a federal offense to kill an eagle. I've witnessed as many as 24 of these birds surrounding the watershed lake located on my farm back home. They do love an area with a lot of chicken houses in the area - especially when dead birds were just thrown in a ditch (yes, the eagle IS a scavenger.) They are beautiful to view sitting on a perch waiting for a fish to show up and it is a sight to behold when they swoop down and capture their meal from the water's surface. TIGHT LINES, YA'LL  "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
SilverMallard Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 I think Franklin was having a far more lucid moment when he penned, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
jscheetz Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Great points Terry. I too have been around those that feel like the eagles are a nuisance, and the only thing that keeps more people from randomly shooting them is the relatively stiff penalties that can come from that. Unfortunately these same people are the ones who also think wolves, cougars, bears, etc etc are going to cut into their hunting supply, or their livestock, or eat their children - and these animals don't carry the same "clout" as our national symbol, so they are much easier for people to target. Once we decide that breaking wildlife laws and poaching any animal should be dealt with in a real and serious manner then we will see real conservation change. "Redneck target practice" is a problem as well. You get a couple of guys sitting down by the river shooting cans and drinking a few beers and next thing you know some bird flies by..... I have read so many conservation agent cases on just this circumstance - it is kind of too bad that these guys aren't taught more about respect, and the preciousness of life, both human and otherwise from the beginning - then maybe they would value what we have. Nice disclaimer mallard JS "We are living in the midst of a Creation that is mostly mysterious - that even when visible, is never fully imaginable". -Wendell Berry-
MTM Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Remember that the American Indian can catch and kill Eagles without going to jail or anything else. They use them as a part of there fath. Just a heads up as it may have been done by an Indian? Ron
SilverMallard Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Remember that the American Indian can catch and kill Eagles without going to jail or anything else. They use them as a part of there fath. Just a heads up as it may have been done by an Indian? Ron Ummm...if I recall correctly, it isn't that simple. I think they need permits for specific exercises of these rights. SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
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