Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

New Mexico

ratchiweenie

(7,984 posts)

6. Yeah, I thought about all of that. I know the FS has thought this through. I don't assume that

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #5)

Sun Feb 19, 2023, 10:49 AM

Feb 2023

the FS is just going in there with helicopters like machine gun mike. I'm sure they have given a lot of thought to the best way to do this but it is a concern, where there is little water, that animals that are shot are going to head to the nearest pools and streams since as they bleed they will become very thirsty. Hope this doesn't turn into a much worse situation. Rock/Hard place.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

150 Feral Cows To Be Gunned Down By Helicopter In New Mexico Next Week [View all] Judi Lynn Feb 2023 OP

Son of a Bitch montanacowboy Feb 2023 #1

There'll be a bunch of appreciative raptors I guess. nt intrepidity Feb 2023 #2

And perhaps... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #3

I agree but what is a better solution? Have the conservation groups got one. Cattle are very ratchiweenie Feb 2023 #4

The only alternative... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #5

Yeah, I thought about all of that. I know the FS has thought this through. I don't assume that ratchiweenie Feb 2023 #6