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F&S.

On November 2, an elk hunter in Oregon reported that he was forced to shoot a wolf in self-defense. The hunter, whose name has not been released, was stalking elk in the eastern part of the state, near Seneca, when a wolf approached him. The animal came out from the woods in front of him at 30 yards and wouldn’t stop coming toward him. After yelling at the wolf and waving his arms in an effort to scare it off, the hunter said he had to shoot it.

The incident is still under investigation, but authorities say that the man self-reported shooting the animal. “Preliminary investigation revealed the hunter acted reasonably in shooting the wolf for personal safety,” the Oregon State Police (OSP) said in a press release. “The hunter stated he feared for his safety and fired one round, striking the wolf and killing it instantly.” Officials found that the man was only 18 yards from the wolf when he fired.

I seem to remember something about mankind being placed in dominion over the animals.  Yes, I know I read that somewhere.

Outdoor Life.

This week, as North America’s wildlife professionals gather in Louisville, Kentucky, for the annual meetings of The Wildlife Society, the question of who calls the shots in wildlife management will be a hot topic.

Last year’s Wildlife Society annual meeting, in Spokane, was defined by what some in the wildlife-management profession characterized as a takeover by animal-rights activists who generally feel left out of traditional wildlife management.

They’re not entirely wrong. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly by hunters, either through license sales or pass-through revenue from taxes on guns, bows, and ammunition. And while state fish and game departments have wide authority to manage butterflies, minnows, and songbirds, most manage primarily for catchable fish and huntable game.

The wildlife activists, who want state agencies to de-emphasize hunting and fishing in favor of more tolerance for carnivores and non-game species, are not politely asking to be included, as last year’s Wildlife Society meeting indicated. In many states, they’re using the political process to win gubernatorial appointments to fish and game commissions. Washington, where these animal-rights advocates now hold a majority of commission seats, has become the leading indicator of a transition away from agencies that cater mainly to hunters and anglers.

Colorado is quickly moving toward a similar model, with the recent appointment of three commissioners who represent constituents who may have never bought a hunting or fishing license.

I know someone from Colorado.  I can vouch for what he’s saying about Colorado hunting.

This is just great.  Now they’re coming for hunting!

All of you “We’re not voting our way out of this” guys may want to reconsider your position.  I have long said that politics is warfare, plain and simple, just done in another way.  If you don’t want to put in the effort to engage in the front lines of the warfare, when will you?

So, you may want to think about who your state is electing to the governor’s mansion.  It matters.  It matters to hunters and shooters.

I’m left wondering what this snow leopard wants with the dog?  It’s a beautiful animal.

@maydaymimi77 The snow leopard really loved my son’s service dog. #louisvillezoo #4pawsforability #perksofaservicedog ♬ original sound – Meg

I’d try to get away from a Moose too.  Those Alaskan folk – don’t know what to think of them.

Nutria problems.  I know in Louisiana they kill and eat them.  I don’t know if I would want to.

Baby elephant saved by herd of buffalo.

Man sings to Donkey while holding her in his arms.  Well, to each his own, I guess.

Well, now I’ve seen everything.  A baby goat in a diaper snuggled with daddy.

“I love all farm animals but by far donkeys are my favorite.”

@bearded_homesteader I love all my farm animals but donkeys are by far my favorite. Just dont tell the rest of them!! #farmlife #hobbyfarm #donkey #animalsoftiktok #fyp #animalfriendship ♬ original sound – Jake J

Donkey buddies.

@wonderfluppets BEST FRIEND GOALS 😭😭💘💘 (Tag someone who'd lay in mud w you) #choculadonkey #booberrydonkey #wonderfluppets #bestfriend #bffgoals ♬ Lean on Me – Bill Withers

Donkey joins a herd of elk.  Successfully, it looks like.

That ostrich chased the bikers a long way!

Puppy tried to climb stairs.  Cute.

This big cat got tangled up with the wrong crowd.  She’s being tossed every which way but loose.

I like it when dogs get rescued.  I hope this kind boy finds a good home.

Senior Golden Retriever returns home after being lost in the Alaskan woods for 65 days.  Fortunate to be alive.

End of life care isn’t just for humans.

Feral hogs.  They’re awful.  Kill them when you can.

I’m unconcerned about a golf course, which is just a waste of a good shooting range.  But that’s not the point.  This could be a farmer’s crops.  Or your yard where those hogs left that carnage and disease.

Come along with me on my carnage (I mean course) check this morning. What should be one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country is being destroyed by herds of javelina. If anyone has a contact in AZ state govt that can help us find a solution please pass it along. pic.twitter.com/XftywHtVCf

— Em Casey (@emcaseyturf) October 22, 2023

This man does good work.  I’m sure he goes home happy at the end of his day, knowing that he’s done something meaningful.

Kangaroos aren’t to be trifled with and if you have to box one, you’re probably in deep trouble.  Although I would do it to save my dog.

But this man seems to have no problem jogging with Kangaroos.

I guess he has a need for speed.

Essentially, this cat wanted to mess with a horse.  Actually, a Zebra, but essentially the strength of a horse.  And a horse can easily kill you.

Source:

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho elk hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear that charged at him, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game said in a news release.

It’s the second incident in one month in which hunters killed federally protected grizzlies in self-defense.

Rare, that’s what we’ve been continually told. As long as the grizzly remains protected, incidents of aggressive contact will continue to rise.

According to the news release, the man was hunting northwest of Henrys Lake on the evening of Sept. 30 when an adult female grizzly emerged out of the brush nearby. Officials said the man yelled to warn his hunting partner of the bear’s presence, and the animal charged at him.

The man reportedly shot the bear several times with a sidearm, killing the grizzly before it made contact with either hunter, Fish and Game said.

[…]

At least one other Idaho grizzly has been killed in self-defense in recent weeks. Archery hunters near Island Park Reservoir, roughly 20 miles from Henrys Lake, shot and killed a male grizzly on Sept. 5 after it charged at them.

That area of eastern Idaho has been the nexus of grizzly- human conflicts in the state over the last several years.

Always carry a large bore handgun. This report has no info on the caliber used to kill the bear, which we’re always interested in.

They said a “crazed wild boar” attacked a man.  I don’t think it was so crazed.  Many feral hogs are aggressive like that.

If you have to kick and abuse a dog in order to train it, you’re an idiot and wicked man.  I think I’ve said that before.  I’ll probably say it again.

I wouldn’t care if I was a big cat.  I wouldn’t mess with an elephant either.

That’s one brave dog.  Man, I love dogs.  If this happens to you, grab your dog and back away.

Giant invasive Pythons are moving north and need an army to stop them.  Okay then.  Everyone open carry their Beretta 1301 with 00 Buck.  That should fix the problem.

Can’t’ take my eyes off of you.

@sobersaruhh Olive is my favorite gift of sobriety. #sobriety #dogsoftiktok #rescuedog #recovery #puppy #sober #wedorecover #dog #lgbt #adopt #godisgood #giftsofrecovery ♬ Home (Slowed) – Edith Whiskers

That’s a big bear. And doesn’t seem to have any trouble all at catching as much fish as he wants.

@bradjosephs #1000lbs of #monster #alaska @naturalhabitatadventures #bears #bearattack #katmai #bearviewing #bearhunt ♬ Star Wars – The Imperial March Theme – Geek Music

Three Moose fight during the rut.  Stay away from moose all the time, but especially during the rut.

Good grief.  Is Wisco letting his dogs play with the Raccoons?

This is in London.  I’m sure they stopped to look.  Deer rams into Porche.  Bet he’s sorry he’s facing that repair bill.

From a good while back.  Juvenile moose plays with dog.  I know I said above not to be around moose.  Adult moose in the rut is one thing, but a juvenile moose would seem to pose no danger.  When I hiked in the Tetons I passed right by a moose who seemed pretty sedate.

Dumb.

Invasive mule deer are devastating the natural habitat of a small island off the coast of southern California, and a local conservation group wants to eradicate the non-native invaders once and for all. In order to achieve that goal, the Catalina Island Conservancy has announced plans to employ trained shooters to gun the mulies down from helicopters, the Los Angeles Times reports.

That is about a stupid a plan as I can imagine.  Why don’t they just turn hunters loose and charge money for hunting rights?  They could probably make enough money to sustain the conservancy for a long time.  But progressives.  No danger of logical thinking there.

Nature is brutal.

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The only reason a man does something like this is because he is a wicked sociopath.  It isn’t because of the money involved.  Enjoy your time in prison, jerk.