Mass Audubon and the such would rather protect wildlife at all cost than manage it in a scientifically proven way. I've seen deer on those properties and wouldn't hunt them even if I was given the chance. Wildlife that is not managed properly can and does become a disaster very quickly, just look at the beaver, skunk, coyote and fox population explosion in Mass. It's a freakin nightmare! The Audubon society is far removed from what John James Audubon had invisioned. He was a woodsman, hunter and artist(who also killed the birds he drew). Just before the anti-trapping laws were initiated, I was a member of Ma. Audubon as well as a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club that both pushed the issue ahead. I asked that my opinions be printed in their op-ed sections of their publications, for I thought these measures would be both unsafe and unwise. I was immediatelty denied and I revoked my memberships with both organizations. You may not all agree with trapping but some folks still trap for supplementing their incomes as well as feeding their families, Its a long time honored tradition. IMO it's just a start for these folks to eventually force no hunting laws across the country and yes, fishing is also a target for them. They may not be as extreme or radical as PETA but they're not far behind. Have you noticed how these groups are joining together to get a bigger "bang" for their buck? If anyone of us honestly think that groups such as these are here to manage animal populations, you are gravely mistaken.
