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I had a similar reaction to the hunting shown in the video, but if you're shooting for animal control purposes rather than recreation it makes more sense.
by wtracy 14y ago
I had a similar reaction to the hunting shown in the video, but if you're shooting for animal control purposes rather than recreation it makes more sense.
- rthomas6 14y agoIn some places in the US, deer are pests, and state conservation agents actually shoot them to thin their numbers. Otherwise, lacking a sufficient number of natural predators in the area, the population would explode to a number greater than the land could handle. This would cause a significant portion of the deer population to die of famine and disease, and cause local flora and crops to be eaten bare.
- duck 14y agoActually, wildlife bounties are more common than you think and are often offered to the general public. This isn't a complete listing (as I know some Maine counties offer bounties on coyotes and yet it isn't listed), but gives you a general idea: http://www.bornfreeusa.org/b4a2_bounty.php http://www.bornfreeusa.org/b4a2_bounty.php
- brudgers 14y agoThe expense of the weapon system and ammunition probably outweigh any gain in efficiency when eradicating varmints. The .300 ammunition capable of accuracy at 900m is overkill for shooting coyotes. Let's be clear, for someone stalking a mountain goat there are plausible reasons for the weapon, but the main target market is gun collectors.