tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post613715425712555930..comments2023-10-29T09:54:07.216-04:00Comments on Country Captures: Wildlife Management in Changing TimesCoy Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17961295214970687017noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-40653690449666781752012-02-11T16:56:49.187-05:002012-02-11T16:56:49.187-05:00Coy, this is a very thought-provoking post. Like y...Coy, this is a very thought-provoking post. Like you, I grew up a hunter. I still am to some degree although I do enjoy time behind my viewfinder more and more. Times are a changing in many ways, that's for sure. I appreciate you opening up this discussion with your thought-provoking post. There has been a lot of debate over these issues and more debate will certainly continue. Another controversial subject in our favorite stomping grounds is the Visitor Center. At the very least it is bringing in some money for habitat improvement, which is a good thing in my opinion. <br /><br />Great post and wonderful photos. Where did you capture that unique angle of the Bald Eagle? I love that shot!<br /><br />BobBob Shankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972425175560520596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-75091628978194496452012-02-07T14:14:15.812-05:002012-02-07T14:14:15.812-05:00And Ruth...it's true countless hunters do simp...And Ruth...it's true countless hunters do simply walk in and pull a trigger...but just like I don't throw all photographers into the same barrel you shouldn't do the same with hunters. <br /><br />If I could even begin to express the time spent in the woods pre, during and post hunting seasons you would be amazed. Just as I'm sure many hunters would be amazed to know how long some photographers will spend trying to capture that perfect still shot that almost seems alive!<br /><br />God BlessTYNIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168520387676940584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-73936883928570708152012-02-07T14:11:51.739-05:002012-02-07T14:11:51.739-05:00I am a true-blooded hunter and I even love your po...I am a true-blooded hunter and I even love your post! Not saying that because it was anti-hunting, far too often hunters view photographers and bird watchers as a waste of time and people who muck up hunter endeavors. The truth of the matter is I foresee only a joint effort from both sides can save the land we all "hunt"...especially all public land! <br /><br />Great pictures!TYNIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168520387676940584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-29242260364298956862012-02-06T21:24:43.152-05:002012-02-06T21:24:43.152-05:00Amazing pictures,as usual. I think getting a good ...Amazing pictures,as usual. I think getting a good image is so much more involved than pulling a trigger and killing the animal.Just my personal thoughts.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-2288585469747885662012-02-06T20:06:12.697-05:002012-02-06T20:06:12.697-05:00Beautiful images...I must get to PA to see your el...Beautiful images...I must get to PA to see your elk while I'm still on the East Coast!!!<br /><br />I also identify with your thoughts on the effectiveness of hunting on management. I've been taught by professors and told by ENCON officers that the number of hunters is declining (it's an 'old' pastime), and hunting is not a efficient way to manage wildlife. In NY, they don't even TOUCH the WTD population. We shall see how things go, when in 50 years we're swimming through deer! :)Alyssa Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944057074589003472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-11778957433456425512012-02-06T18:41:07.258-05:002012-02-06T18:41:07.258-05:00Well written post! You have hit the heart of the ...Well written post! You have hit the heart of the issue.<br /><br />Great photography to go with it CoyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05400574861179520996noreply@blogger.com