Originally Posted By: 49er
To those who advocate setting seasons stricly for the biological benefit of wildlife:

What fundamental rights do animals have, if any, that the state has a duty to protect?

Are you, perhaps, a conservative animal rights advocate?


49er:

I assume (maybe incorrectly) that since I was the one who just made some noise about considering biological effects, that this was at least partially intended for me. But, I think you should look closely at what I actually said...

"But, the one thing that very few people have mentioned is....the biological effects that a season change may cause. I feel that we should be doing two things: (1) Making decisions based on data, and (2) Considering the biological, social, economic, etc. implications for whatever change is proposed. In my opinion, number 2 doesn't seem to be getting much attention."

I actually said "biological, social, economic, etc." I in no way suggested that only biological benefits should be considered, and never did I (or anyone else) suggest anything about "the rights of animals."

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Steve Ditchkoff
College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
Auburn University
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