Post by trappermac on Mar 6, 2012 19:54:43 GMT -5
I've subscribed to this periodical off and on over the years. I spend a lot of time in the ADK's canoe camping, backpacking, flyfishing, and X-country skiing over the years and even peak bagging (27 of the 46 high peaks). So this rag has always given me insight into some new areas to try canoeing (which being older now is my peferred method of travel for carrying a couple nights gear). Over the years, although slanted left, they have always had opposing views on subjects such as hunting. Usually a "for" and an "against" editorial showing both sides of the issue. Mind you on land use they are always slanted to the users such as hikers, photograpers, etc.
Well I got the March/April issue today and they have a viewpoint section with a viewpoint written by a subscriber titled " Spare Bobcats from Trapping" written by a woman who in their usual way of sensationalizing claims that we trap bobcats and "club them" to death to avoid ruining the fur. Her short editorial is to oppose the DEC wishing to expand the season length and to expand the season across the areas of the state who do not currently have bobcat trapping. She has a nice photo of a bobcat to ensure drawing readers in.
Turn a few pages and you have a feature article/viewpoint (entire page with pretty bobcat photo) titled "Let the Bobcats Live", supposedly written by a guy who hunts but thinks that the majority of recreationalists prefer to see or photograph the cats while hiking, skiiing, etc., but us trappers waste the animal because we don't eat it. That trappers are the minority. Again this is done in opposition to the recent DEC proposals.
This p@sses me off. I am going to be writing a rebuttal to the viewpoints posted and hope it gets published. At the same time I ask that anyone who wishes to state their opposition to the non-factual letters written to send their concerns to letters@adirondackexplorer.org (think about what you write as it may get put into print) or just express your concerns for the one-sided printing of these viewpoints to the editor, Phil Brown, email is phil@adirondackexplorer.org.
This rag has a large circulation which is viewed by government personel/politicians and DEC officials. With the pics these two articles really jump out at you (and will those that will buy into the garbage) I think it is worth taking the time to express yourself. Protect your heritage.
Well I got the March/April issue today and they have a viewpoint section with a viewpoint written by a subscriber titled " Spare Bobcats from Trapping" written by a woman who in their usual way of sensationalizing claims that we trap bobcats and "club them" to death to avoid ruining the fur. Her short editorial is to oppose the DEC wishing to expand the season length and to expand the season across the areas of the state who do not currently have bobcat trapping. She has a nice photo of a bobcat to ensure drawing readers in.
Turn a few pages and you have a feature article/viewpoint (entire page with pretty bobcat photo) titled "Let the Bobcats Live", supposedly written by a guy who hunts but thinks that the majority of recreationalists prefer to see or photograph the cats while hiking, skiiing, etc., but us trappers waste the animal because we don't eat it. That trappers are the minority. Again this is done in opposition to the recent DEC proposals.
This p@sses me off. I am going to be writing a rebuttal to the viewpoints posted and hope it gets published. At the same time I ask that anyone who wishes to state their opposition to the non-factual letters written to send their concerns to letters@adirondackexplorer.org (think about what you write as it may get put into print) or just express your concerns for the one-sided printing of these viewpoints to the editor, Phil Brown, email is phil@adirondackexplorer.org.
This rag has a large circulation which is viewed by government personel/politicians and DEC officials. With the pics these two articles really jump out at you (and will those that will buy into the garbage) I think it is worth taking the time to express yourself. Protect your heritage.