Arizona Range War
Aug 6, 2015 13:37:35 #
We have quite a bruhoo brewing here in the Salt River valley area of southern Arizona. For years we have enjoyed seeing and photographing herds of "wild" horses roaming freely in the Tonto National Forest. Now the Feds have announced that they are going to round up and remove these horses. Wow, has it exploded around these parts. The conservationists and animal lovers are up in arms big time. Many view this action as a threat to the wild West spirit which is enjoyed by many. The Feds feel these horses threaten public safety and the environment.
The two side have lined up for battle.!
What do you think? Should they "go" or "stay"?
The two side have lined up for battle.!
What do you think? Should they "go" or "stay"?
Public Safety Threat?
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A Threat to the Land?
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Dis-spoiling the environment?
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Aug 6, 2015 13:53:24 #
I would let thepeople who live in direct contact decide.
We had the same issue in Michigan with the UP wolves and people from all over the country got involved in the fight.
I would have only let the yoopers vote.
Almost forgot, nice pics. :thumbup: :thumbup:
We had the same issue in Michigan with the UP wolves and people from all over the country got involved in the fight.
I would have only let the yoopers vote.
Almost forgot, nice pics. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Aug 6, 2015 14:00:03 #
Kingmapix wrote:
We have quite a bruhoo brewing here in the Salt Ri... (show quote)
They don't look too menacing to me. What do I know. I live in New Jersey. If they were roaming free on the Turnpike, that might be a public safety issue; but in southern Arizona? Isn't that where they are supposed to live?
Aug 6, 2015 14:54:45 #
Kingmapix wrote:
We have quite a bruhoo brewing here in the Salt Ri... (show quote)
Get rid of the people and leave the horses to their land.
Aug 6, 2015 14:58:13 #
Kingmapix wrote:
We have quite a bruhoo brewing here in the Salt Ri... (show quote)
Excellent photography, a good subject. I don't trust the Fed's, I always think they are up to something!
Phil
Aug 6, 2015 16:05:14 #
Let's hear it for big government. They want to do everything, and I don't remember voting for that.
Aug 6, 2015 16:27:14 #
doubleg730
Loc: Illinois summer, AZ winter
I spend the winters in Mesa. I go to the salt river at least twice a week to do some photography. Those wild horses are beautiful and are not hurting a thing. Tell the feds to stay the H--- out of it !!
Aug 6, 2015 21:16:11 #
I sure hope they stay. They make for some great shots and I can't imagine them harming wide open land.
Aug 6, 2015 21:25:17 #
Aug 7, 2015 01:17:43 #
henrycrafter wrote:
I live in Cordes Junction.
Leave the horses alone!!!!!!!!!
Leave the horses alone!!!!!!!!!
I don't live in the area, and have never visited, but I would definitely side with you on this. They should be left alone, or at most use periodic 'culling' of the herd to keep the numbers manageable.
Aug 7, 2015 02:15:14 #
One again it would appear man has decided he is the most important species on this lump of rock---- when will these idiots realise its mostly man that is a threat to them.
We have exactly the same here, the " all knowing" ministers are doing very little to protect our wildlife both on land and sea,
I love your set KMP, and hope it goes viral,
Geoff
We have exactly the same here, the " all knowing" ministers are doing very little to protect our wildlife both on land and sea,
I love your set KMP, and hope it goes viral,
Geoff
Kingmapix wrote:
We have quite a bruhoo brewing here in the Salt Ri... (show quote)
Aug 7, 2015 05:45:50 #
Aug 7, 2015 07:01:08 #
Kingmapix wrote:
We have quite a bruhoo brewing here in the Salt Ri... (show quote)
BLM does the same thing here in Northern Nevada. It's utterly disgusting. Cattle Ranchers drive the decision to rid the range of wild horses contending they compete for fodder. Love your pix and feel for your plight in Arizona.
Aug 7, 2015 07:15:43 #
The sole purpose of the bureaucrats in Washington D.C. is to justify their jobs by coming up with new ways to be what your first photograph shows. A horses behind. No wonder they want to get rid of them.
Aug 7, 2015 07:24:22 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
I would let thepeople who live in direct contact decide.
We had the same issue in Michigan with the UP wolves and people from all over the country got involved in the fight.
I would have only let the yoopers vote.
Almost forgot, nice pics. :thumbup: :thumbup:
We had the same issue in Michigan with the UP wolves and people from all over the country got involved in the fight.
I would have only let the yoopers vote.
Almost forgot, nice pics. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Wolves are a native specie and help regulate populations of deer, skunks, snakes, possum, and raccoons. Studies have shown that when wolf and coyote populations decline the bird population declines due to increased nest predation by snakes, raccoons, etc. Horses are an invasive specie, and that is why the discussions about moving them.
And oh yes - great photos.
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