The public comment period for Mute Swans is open in NY... dec.ny.gov/animals/7076.html … NY is one of the few states that prevent hunters from shooting Mute Swans (unless they obtain a nuisance permit), otherwise the DEC shoots them. The reason behind this is, the HSUS filed a number of lawsuits claiming that this introduced species should be protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1916 - despite the fact they are not a native species and they dont even migrate. The state of Pennsylvania lost its first court battle with the Humane Society regarding mute swans, but after a lengthy appeal, won and now classifies mute swans as an unprotected species. These birds are quite aggressive, and like Canada geese sometimes attack people; 2 years ago one actually drowned a healthy 37 year old man while he was kayaking. Although the management of mute swans is an extremely important issue on its own face; it would be irresponsible to not consider the similarities between the efforts of the HSUS to protect mute swans and protect mourning doves. Not only are the unscientific premises, legal maneuvers and socio-political tactics similar; but the extremely high level of success in passing their mourning dove and mute swan agendas. In regards to stake holder input: Be advised that, as is the same case as in mourning dove management, the DEC, FWS, and politicians will receive a ton of comment from anti-hunters and very little input from hunters. It is vital that we make a concerted effort to participate in this comment opportunity. Here are some talking points to consider in your letter: Mute swans impact native waterfowl and humans in many ways (here a just a few): 1. mute swans monopolize and defend huge breeding territories -entire ponds and small marshes - thereby displacing breeding pairs of native waterfowl. ~Although wintering and fall staging birds congregate in large flocks, during the breeding season each waterfowl pair needs its own section of real estate – to make a long story short: waterfowl need MORE habitat during the reproductive season then they do during the rest of the year and mute swans occupy a disproportionate amount of that limited habitat necessary for reproduction. 2. mute swans actively pursue and kill native waterfowl by drowning them. 3. mute swans are known to attack people and have actually killed a 37 year old man while he was kayaking a few years ago. Comment period is open from 1/18/14 to 2/21/14. Mute Swan Video Play List youtu.be/8zdd7JkmHt4 https://youtube/watch?v=YTgskf3QLCI https://youtube/watch?v=NaJa6pVOr5I&feature=youtu.be https://youtube/watch?v=2sI0F-Szmtc https://youtube/watch?v=ALI5sO5aSPU https://youtube/watch?v=-o83L4yaO3Q https://youtube/watch?v=cOYarW-aokk https://youtube/watch?v=7Railiy7JAM https://youtube/watch?v=F20SKPMppQU https://youtube/watch?v=vv3DReGpPAw https://youtube/watch?v=cMADOUZRZQA https://youtube/watch?v=BllnWV-BIDo
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:41:24 +0000
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