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Old 06-24-2006, 01:52 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
That's just how the birds work. It'll only stay open all season when the birds leave the endangered list.
The birds have to reach a certain # of pairs in 3 different wintering areas of the country. Then then have to sustain that # for 15 years before they will be removed. So chances are we may never see them removed in our lifetime.

The worst part is they are only listed as threatened not endangered. If changed to endangered it may bring on a whole new set of rules. I'll keep buying my permit even though it sux to be locked out. If we stop buying permits the bird people will win.
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