Ethecs Question (Page 2): Storing politicians in freezers is a great idea, but who would pay for their carcasses?

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

repleo wrote:

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.

Storing politicians in freezers is a great idea, but who would pay for their carcasses?

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.

There’s a big benefit from carrying those maggot-ridden carcasses around - no need to worry about the predators catching your scent!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

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.

Some of the best Bald Eagle shots are from photographers that have their assistants put fresh killed fish in the water from a boat. The photographer is upwind on shore and snaps the Eagles as the come in to scoop up the thrown in fresh killed fish. Many wild life photographers lure deer and other animals in with feed. BEWARE, feeding wildlife is frowned upon in many locations, check with wildlife officials in your location before proceeding. It can also prove dangerous for the photographer messing around with wild animals in the wild. Photographers everywhere put FEED in their feeders to bring in birds they shoot through their windows, these photographers are also enriching the environment for local hawks. Feed um and shoot um all is my moto.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

I have thought about doing that - not moving it very far - just off the road - and then mounting my wifi-capable camera on a tripod close by and triggering it from a tablet as I watch from a distance. Could get some really interesting shots. Mostly our carion-eaters are vultures, but sometimes the cara-caras run them off.

brucebc Loc: Tooele, Utah

Shootist wrote:

Wow! Some really lively discussion here; I love it... (show quote)

It is funny to read the responses and guess if that person was ever on a dirt road in Wyoming. I grew up on a ranch north of Evanston, and now live in northern Utah. I am always looking for a dirt road that I haven't been on. Back to topic; move the small stuff and ask the "Law" about deer and other game.

Impressionist

Your idea seems like a winner. Highly doubtful you will get in trouble. At worse you will be told to stop. Until then you will be learning much about nature and photography. Be safe.

cthahn

Do it.

ralfstinson Loc: SF Bay Area

Check local laws, they can change from place to place and state to state. You may be surprised. Stopping on some roads may be illegal, and if busy a danger. Baiting for a pictures depends on how the picture is used, check any possible rules for it usage.

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

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.

Take all the road kill home and freeze it up. When times get tough, you have something to eat !!!

photon56 Loc: North America

I think this question would be better posed on a government website or local authorities.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

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.

Good idea. I've seen cars swerve around road kill - not a good thing to be doing with traffic on the road.

leftj Loc: Texas

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

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.

LMAO!

NHinote Loc: Tennessee

Really, some of you guys put way too much thought in this. It's a dead animal (and specifically, rabbits) much like tire shreds or any other debris. If you feel compelled, get it off the road. Then if you want to take photos of buzzards doing their thing, have at it.

My goodness, what would happen if it were something serious.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

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.

Actually you could become the next road kill.
The only animals I have taken or will take the risk of moving are Deer that I have hit, first I make sure they dead if not I make sure they do not suffer. The other risk are diseases.
The main reason I move them is to keep some else from having a serious accident trying to avoid them.
It has nothing to do with ethics.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Wow!! Do you think that would work for human models too?

Mark

Bill_de wrote:

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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