Debating the baiting of owls

There is always a new look at the same issue.  Her feeder mice example is worth reading.  A new angle.

http://www.forestvixen.com/debating-the-baiting-of-owls/

Amazing how you find this stuff!

I am personally Against any type of baiting whether it be for hunting or photography. If I see it I will report it!

Dizzy wrote:I am personally Against any type of baiting whether it be for hunting or photography. If I see it I will report it!

Good for you. But it will only do any good if the activity is illegal.  Right now people on that side (anti-baiting) are just reacting emotionally. If they are better organized and constructive in their actions they can accomplish a lot more.  I am referring to a post from someone on that OFNC Facebook page. Some municipalities in Quebec have shown what can be done if people do more than just be emotional about the issue.  Emotion is OK as it triggers action. But to accomplish something they need an action plan. There are so many things they can do.  People in power often only react when they get an earful from their constituents/public. I am not advocating any of this but it's only logical if I was on that side.  However, I am not taking any sides on this thing.

FWIW I thought this one was the best point...not that the others weren't of value...but this one sounds the strogest to me to nudge folks to give up mouse baiting....

"The vast majority of all wildlife images will never result in any sort of financial gain whatsoever to the photographer making the practise even more unnecessary."


And then for me personally, baiting just doesn't feel right at my gut level.

Paul