Thread: Wapiti threat noticed internationally

First time trying this, forgive me if it doesn't work
https://youtu.be/EG6NlmQLP6I?si=aVWkF2R0qY1VsxoE
I've listened to a couple of podcasts from these guys, they had Tim Gale on a while back

Good explanation

Watched that the other night, excellent video.

Well worth listening to

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Wapitimageddon?

I'm all for the FWF but we've got to do better here

Tahr-mageddon made sense, deer-mageddon was a stretch, this is just undignified

Will watch tonight off to the range this morning.

This should be shown to every member of F&B before they renew their membership. They probably believe that are doing good for conservation by being members.

Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin

This should be shown to every member of F&B before they renew their membership. They probably believe that are doing good for conservation by being members.

I wonder how many of their members have cats ?

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

I wonder how many of their members have cats ?

Was discussing the same thing with a couple of guys at the Pureora prize giving on Sunday. Rather hipocritical if they do.

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

I wonder how many of their members have cats ?

That would make a great members survey question...

Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin

This should be shown to every member of F&B before they renew their membership. They probably believe that are doing good for conservation by being members.

The latest reaction of f&b mentioned in the nzda newsletter indicates that there must have been quite a bit of backlash against this blatant act of ideologue vandalism.

Ill bet that f&b will be screaming for more money soon as their memberships and donations dwindle...

I regually listen to the Blood Origins pod cast. he's very good, also from an eclogy background, He did his final work in the Ocavango(sp) delta from memory.
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On the topic of introduced animals, was flicking through some YouTube shorts and this video appeared. Screenshots from vid. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by RUMPY

On the topic of introduced animals, was flicking through some YouTube shorts and this video appeared. Screenshots from vid. Thoughts?

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A Forest Research Institute scientist did a study on just such a proposal that deer filled the Moa's niche. Had all the facts and figures lining up. Was all good till his seniors got their collective noses out of joint and pulled his funding......