Hunters Are Awesome

[jms62]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

I am somewhat skeptical of statistics coming from a site whose content creator doesn't know the difference between "lose" and "loose." Or that there is no "e" in "Grizzly."

What you are skeptical that the links to all those statistics to seemingly valid news and research articles are wrong becuase that person can't spell?

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by jms62

What you are skeptical that the links to all those statistics to seemingly valid news and research articles are wrong becuase that person can't spell?

Yes. And I am even more skeptical after I google the owner of the site and find out Idaho has suspended his hunting and fishing license for three years for elk poaching:

http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?...0#.UMpDS6Wl00s

[jms62]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Yes. And I am even more skeptical after I google the owner of the site and find out Idaho has suspended his hunting and fishing license for three years for elk poaching:

http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?...0#.UMpDS6Wl00s

So what does that have to do with the links to external sources?

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by jms62

So what does that have to do with the links to external sources?

Well, some of the links don't go anywhere, so those statements fall under "unsubstantiated." And with some he draws conclusions that aren't supported by the data- case in point, a Yellowstone piece showing changes in elk distribution he interprets as "wolves will exterminate all elk" which is quite a reach.

And there's the approvingly presented quote from someone wishing that all wolves be exterminated because apparently a wolf killed a pregnant mule deer, ripped out the calves and ate part of them, therefore, wolves are bloodthirsty, barbaric monsters. At which point I just put my head down on my computer for awhile.