[Artwo]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

OK OK, I can't take the guilt anymore.......................it it it was the whales, yeh that's it, the killer whale shot them. No no no wait, I think it was the seal, yeh yeh that's it , it was the seal......... :grin:


I really don't advocate this sort of thing but couldn't resist.

JK

 

[HawgJaw]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

I look at it this way. We lost 2 California Sea lions but probably gained a few hundred salmon (this year). It's too bad the government won't do anything to control the population. HJ

 

[[email protected]]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

It's too bad that the government ever tried to "control" nature.

When will we ever get it? When will it sink in? There is a balance here on earth, and if you "control" one thing, another goes out of whack!

We were responsible for the decline, and now the overpopulation...

It frustrates me to no end.

Jen :hoboy:

 

[Jbug]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

well put jennie, i couldn't agree more!

 

[Thumper]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

Originally posted by 24 on/ 48 off:
The animals were said to have been dead one week before they were found ... and were in excellent physical condition.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Now that is amazing. And I can't keep sand shrimp in excellent physical condition for more than a few days. I'll bet sea lions would really stay fresh in the refrigerator.

 

[wetonwhite]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

we all hate to see fish lost, a bunch when thay are on the end of our line but 24/7 is right the lions are doing what thay do its not sport or rec for them its life and death. it makes no differance which river it is all of them on the west coast are home feeding grounds when the fish are running. its the way it works just like jennie said we have no right to CONTROL whats not ours and only fools lay claim to the wild

 

[Mr. Carp]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

I'd like to train those killer whales in South America that beach themselves and go after seals to migrate up here. That way we could stabilize the population naturally. Just my opinion.

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[Mad Mikey]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

Yup, put Keiko at Willamette Falls and let folks see nature in action. Now that would be balance.

 

[Fish Hawg]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

why wont they let the native americans harvest some :shrug: let the makah harvest some

 

[Slugranch]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

Yeah, and if the Native Americans don't want to do it, then get some indians to handle it.

 

[PittsburghD]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

Harvesting Sea lions wil have to happen at Bonneville this year. They are following the food source now. Oops two got nailed at the Rogue. What about the teenagers getting killed in accidents? What about the pregnant 14 year-olds? What about the deranged high schoolers? Oh yeah, save the seals! Don't forget the seagulls, snails, eels, owls, and frogs. They need our help too.

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[fish_on]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

And another one bites the dust...

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[Lovestafish]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

Isn't that an oxy-moron; they'd been dead for one week and were in excellant health? Shouldn't they at least be alive to be in good health? :shrug:

 

[Catch 22]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

Officials say two adult male California sea lions were found shot to death May 17 in Gold Beach.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Word is now that may have been gang related. :shocked:

I'm sorry!! This isn't funny. Light hearted attempt at some humor from a cruel act.

 

[Hawgs n Harleys]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

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<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Just kidding, I dont think we should kill all the Sealions. But seems like thinning the herd may be something to consider.

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[STGRule]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

Advocating and/or condoning illegal behavior is a no-no.

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[24 on/ 48 off]

We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

From kgw.com:

Associated Press

Officials say two adult male California sea lions were found shot to death May 17 in Gold Beach.

The National Marine Fisheries Service is offering a $2,500 reward for any information that could lead to a prosecution and conviction in the case.

The sea lions were discovered near the mouth of the Rogue River, and are said to have been dead one week before they were found.

Officials say the animals weighed between 600 to 800 pounds and were in excellent physical condition.

It is a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act to harass or feed marine mammals in the wild.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Sad, indeed.

--spud-- :smile:

 

[Stew]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

Originally posted by Mad Mikey:
Yup, put Keiko at Willamette Falls and let folks see nature in action. Now that would be balance.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Now theres a plan :cheers:

 

[feisty's wife]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

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[Fish-n-Fever]

Re: We may hate \'em, but c\'mon...

If you found a bear or cougar in your pasture killing your animals, would you kill it? Why?
How about coyote or dog killing your sheep, would you kill it? Why?
What if a seal or sealion were to get into a hatchery or a fish farm, would it be allowed to stay there and eat to it's hearts content?
Do you think a person would be prosecuted if they killed in any of these scenarios?
Any sportsman worth his/her salt would not tolerate a poacher whether it be fishing or hunting.
We pay millions of dollars into a fishery and we have no right to protect it?
IMHO once a seal or sealion has left salt water and entered fresh it should be eliminated, period. Unfortunately the law at this time does not allow me to kill these animals or I would be the first in line to buy a tag. Give me one positive reason a seal or sealion should be allowed in fresh water?
The same people who will think killing a seal or sealion for any reason is wrong will in turn hang bug zappers, spray insecticides on their gardens to kill bugs, have their homes fumigated to control ants/termites or many other destructive bugs and or insects.
Protect the seals/sealions because they are furry and have big eyes and kill the bugs because are just small and creepy?
Please let me know if there is ever a petition to allow fresh water harvesting of seals and sealions.
I will shed no tears for a fresh water killed seal or sealion.
Ron