WDNR TEAMS WITH HSUS FOR WILDLIFE
WDNR TEAMS WITH HSUS FOR WILDLIFE PSA
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that any Department of Natural Resources would stoop to the level that Wisconsin’s has.
In a press release on May 13th, the Wisconsin DNR delivered a pressrelease stating that “The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Humane Society of the United States have joined forces on a public service announcement (PSA) campaign to educate Wisconsinites about the importance of allowing wild animals to remain in their natural habitat. The PSA’s also inform citizens what to do when they find wildlife truly orphaned or injured. The radio announcements are airing from May 10 through June 13 on stations statewide.”
What amazes me is the absolute ignorance on the part of the WDNR to think that this would be acceptable by the hunting and angling community that is such a large part of the state’s economy. Many phone calls and emails have already been placed to the department stating the general displeasure of the move.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Time and time again the HSUS has proven to be a “lamb in wolves clothing” and will stop at nothing, until all hunting and fishing of any kind has been eliminated. Their polished looks and army of litigators have infiltrated every state in the country in one way or another. With no affiliation to local humane society efforts, they hide behind a name that deceives the general public.
Granted, our economy has led many of us to drastic measures. But to take money from the enemy to save the state a few dollars, may have cost more than they bargained for. All in all, I can only hope Wisconsin’s loss is Michigan’s gain. At the same time, I think our brothers and sisters in Wisconsin eliminate the positions of the decision makers in this process!
WIN A THERMACELL LANTERN
OK. So I normally don’t use the blog for this, but I have to tell you, this is a great item. I used the Thermacell for the first time last year during the early doe season. I had a doe come in about 15 yards from me and stayed for about 45 minutes and ate. When she decided to walk away and present me a shot, it was over. A 40 yard shot produced some wonderful venison.
The interesting thing is she stayed there the whole time that my Thermacell unit was smoking and keeping the miserable mosquitoes away. She did smell something, but it did not bother her one bit. The synthetic chrysanthemum scent that keeps the mosquitoes away is close enough to natural to fool even a wise old doe. In my opinion, the most wary animal in the Michigan woods.
The more registrations we can send, the better. The prizes are great and you even have the chance to win enough for you and all of your friends plus, a huge Bass Pro Shops gift card.
I would never promote something I don’t use or believe in and this I do on both accounts. A great gift, and tool for any sportsperson! Good luck and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
-Duran