Predator Contest?

[shoots-straight]

Idaho "Sportsman's" Group to host a wolf, coyote derby at Salmon Idaho.

http://missoulian.com/news/local/id...b6e-6781-11e3-9a45-0019bb2963f4.html#comments

How do you guys feel about hunting contests, and the light it shines on all of us?

 

[noharleyyet]

I feel you're not going to ameliorate some people no matter how much deference you pay their bias and stupidity.

 

[6speed]

How do you guys feel about hunting contests, and the light it shines on all of us?

Like rollbar mounted KC daylighters in the oncoming lane at night.

 

[wyoming556]

I feel you're not going to ameliorate some people no matter how much deference you pay their bias and stupidity.

+1.

 

[Mudranger1]

Ken do you keep a thesaurus handy so you can make us feel dumb, or own stock in the online dictionary, or if we met would I just not know what the heck you are saying half the time

 

[katqanna]

Ken do you keep a thesaurus handy so you can make us feel dumb, or own stock in the online dictionary, or if we met would I just not know what the heck you are saying half the time

Maybe he's trying to woo the women.

 

[fowladdict]

I feel you're not going to ameliorate some people no matter how much deference you pay their bias and stupidity.

"I feel you are not going to satisfy some people no matter how much respect you pay..." I think this is what you mean?

I first read about this predator competition on a Toby Bridges type website. So if you are the kind that likes meeting some interesting folks, this may be for you.

 

[noharleyyet]

Nope, I meant humble submission.

 

[Elkmagnet]

I think the only problem with them is that they recive mass amounts of publicity.

 

[RobG]

Cha Ching $$ for the anti hunting groups. Might as well parade a bloody wolf around on your hood and email photos of it to the anti hunting groups.

 

[Lawnboy]

The one problem I see with hunting contest mostly big buck types are the temptation to break laws to win. I doubt it's as prevalent in a predator derby but anytime you put up a money reward you're begging for someone to lose their morals.
I know a couple guys around here that competitively attend these coyote derbies and do quite well. You sure don't hear near as many negative comments towards them as opposed to this one.
The one thing I found realistic was that they probably won't be killing any wolves. Based on some of his comments I'd say this director of this organization just doesn't have the social skills for the job. I found many of his comments dis-jointed. Not good for an organization. One has to understand this region of the world. I brought it up in another thread that there are more than a few rednecks in this region. Many times they don't think or care what they say or do. On the other hand there are some great salt of the earth people as well and to be honest they have been seeing the effects the wolves have had over the years and are just flat frustrated. I'd bet if polled 80% of the public in Lemhi county favor shooting wolves. It's just how it is.
I'm all for it but probably not by taking this public approach in doing so. Why not just teach your kid or another how to call or trap coyotes and wolves and quietly go about reducing numbers then post your hero shots in the local sporting good shops.

 

[Elkmagnet]

Well thought out Lawnboy!

 

[RobG]

Here is another article with a bit more about the tapeworm.
http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/salmon-wolf-derby-sponsor-says-its-to-spread-word-on-parasite/

Alder don't sound too bright... killing wolves so they don't wink out... not sure even the Salmonids believe that.

 

[noharleyyet]

Bright comments as well.

 

[jryoung]

 

[The Hedgehog]

Give me a black rifle with a few high capacity magazines and count me in. Is there beer involved?

 

[shoots-straight]

Give me a black rifle with a few high capacity magazines and count me in. Is there beer involved?

For all ages! I can't believe you even asked that question. It's mandatory during the competition.

 

[jryoung]

For all ages! I can't believe you even asked that question. It's mandatory during the competition.

I did find this in Montana this fall, I'm guessing Salmon isn't much different.

 

[fowladdict]

Nope, I meant humble submission.

Well so much for my college education...

If any of you SW Idaho boys want to have a friendly contest, I think it would be fun to pick a day in January and do it. I saw more coyotes this year than I ever have.

 

[noharleyyet]

Well so much for my college education...

If any of you SW Idaho boys want to have a friendly contest, I think it would be fun to pick a day in January and do it. I saw more coyotes this year than I ever have.

Pics..but no smiles.