All of this has me leaving very angry and frustrated. We have this guy Mike Cove wanting to de-list an endangered animal just so he can trap with less restrictions? Bobcats do a great job keeping rodent populations down and our state is not over populated so what is your excuse to trap them? I'm happy to have one that traverses my land - they kill rodents that carry lyme disease.
All I can say is this: trappers you guys all seem like a bunch of whiners who can't seem to accept that people are evolving beyond trapping. No one needs to trap for fur anymore. If there are animals that are sick with mange or other issues, they can be caught in live traps and humanely shot. You guys make yourselves out like you're doing everyone a favor. YOU'RE NOT --- You are killing endangered animals, pets and god knows what else.
Thanks for listening folks.
Re: “The Whole Tooth? Vermont's Head Warden Targeted for Covering His Tracks in Bear Case”
FreedomToThink-
You cant blame this on anti-hunting groups! The wardens rightfully have a concern that they're held to one standard while their chief holds himself to another. And the head of them all - the Commissioner - is the ringleader in the cover-up. Not a great way to instill faith in the system.