Ethecs Question
Feb 10, 2017 16:28:14 #
Living in country where long dirt roads are my main route to venues and jackrabbits abound I see plenty of fresh killed bunnies on the road. There is enough traffic so that scavengers have a tough time accessing this source of food. What thoughts do you all have about moving this roadkill to a place where scavengers, winged and four-footed, could easily access the roadkill and give me an opportunity to get some shots from a nearby blind? I cannot see any harm but I would love some input.
Feb 10, 2017 16:30:35 #
I think your local law enforcement folks would give you the correct answer.
Feb 10, 2017 16:47:01 #
Shootist wrote:
Living in country where long dirt roads are my main route to venues and jackrabbits abound I see plenty of fresh killed bunnies on the road. There is enough traffic so that scavengers have a tough time accessing this source of food. What thoughts do you all have about moving this roadkill to a place where scavengers, winged and four-footed, could easily access the roadkill and give me an opportunity to get some shots from a nearby blind? I cannot see any harm but I would love some input.
I remember reading a few years ago that in New Hampshire the state collects roadkill and stores them in freezers. Then they auction off the carcasses - deer, moose, bears etc once a year for fur and hides. The money they raise almost matches what they pay their state politicians. I though it would be a great idea to extend to Washington.
Feb 10, 2017 16:57:40 #
Taking the roadkill off the road is a good thing, I do it. safer traffic without the buzzards all over the road.
Feb 10, 2017 17:09:12 #
As long as it is not a protected species you probably may do as you please, they are already dead...
Feb 10, 2017 17:16:34 #
I know one nature photographer who keeps garbage bags in his car and picks up roadkill. He then uses it to lure his models.
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Feb 10, 2017 17:21:02 #
No, placing roadkill in a collected space will just get Predators used to finding food there. And when it's gone, they will have to reestablish hunting preserves, which might have been taken by another Predator. Let nature run it's course and photograph in-situ.
Feb 10, 2017 18:15:47 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Shootist wrote:
Living in country where long dirt roads are my main route to venues and jackrabbits abound I see plenty of fresh killed bunnies on the road. There is enough traffic so that scavengers have a tough time accessing this source of food. What thoughts do you all have about moving this roadkill to a place where scavengers, winged and four-footed, could easily access the roadkill and give me an opportunity to get some shots from a nearby blind? I cannot see any harm but I would love some input.
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Feb 10, 2017 18:32:17 #
jrw_mdus wrote:
Taking the roadkill off the road is a good thing, I do it. safer traffic without the buzzards all over the road.
The Beverly Hillbillies did that too!!!
SS
Feb 10, 2017 20:53:16 #
DeanS wrote:
I think your local law enforcement folks would give you the correct answer.
Perhaps an answer. May or may not be the correct one.
Feb 10, 2017 21:01:02 #
Shootist wrote:
Living in country where long dirt roads are my main route to venues and jackrabbits abound I see plenty of fresh killed bunnies on the road. There is enough traffic so that scavengers have a tough time accessing this source of food. What thoughts do you all have about moving this roadkill to a place where scavengers, winged and four-footed, could easily access the roadkill and give me an opportunity to get some shots from a nearby blind? I cannot see any harm but I would love some input.
The authorities will probably tell you to let nature run it's course and stay out of it. If the traffic is so heavy then your presence on the roadway will jeopardize your and other operators' safety. There is no reason why you can't safely park your vehicle and go on foot to a viewing area and shoot your scavengers. Sounds as though you might be new to roadkill? Be careful.
Feb 10, 2017 21:22:00 #
Try it for a while. See what happens and what photo results you get. Keep us posted.
Feb 10, 2017 21:49:38 #
Wow! Some really lively discussion here; I love it! The diverse opinions and viewpoints sure are making my head hurt, but is exactly what I asked for. Thanks to all of you. Just for a little perspective, the photo I use as a sign in happens to be the road I use the most. It is part of a shortcut from one part of the basin to the other so lots of pickups and SUVs but not like a freeway or state road. There is an abundance of Bald and Golden Eagles, Coyotes, Badgers, every description of hawk and Great Horned Owls in this part of the Laramie Basin. They are pretty active over this part of the basin but extremely shy so a hide would be very helpful. At my age hauling gear very far is a bit of a struggle so giving them reason to come to where I can get to was my thought. Again, thanks for all of you for your participation.
Feb 10, 2017 22:48:20 #
DeanS wrote:
I think your local law enforcement folks would give you the correct answer.
This is the best answer.
You'd be on the state's right-of-way, or private property, and I'd want someone's blessing on my activities, and know the parameters under which those activities may take place.
Feb 10, 2017 22:54:37 #
davidrb wrote:
The authorities will probably tell you to let natu... (show quote)
Yeah...you don't want to wind up as buzzard food yourself.
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