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40. hunt invasive species like FL's Burmese Python and Sea Lamprey in Gt. Lakes

Sun Jan 19, 2014, 10:13 AM

Jan 2014

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/02/130219-florida-pythons-hunting-animals-snakes-invasive-science/

http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/greatlakes/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=836&Potential=N&Type=1&HUCNumber=DGreatLakes

Now there you'd be doing mankind and the environment a service instead of killing the last of an endangered species.

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Corey Knowlton, who won auction to kill endangered black rhino, now fears for his life [View all] Judi Lynn Jan 2014 OP

Think how the black Rhino feels... Historic NY Jan 2014 #1

+10000 wordpix Jan 2014 #39

wonder if he feels like a black rhino dembotoz Jan 2014 #2

whether or not you agree with the idea of hunting bossy22 Jan 2014 #3

it's always tolerated when its the right attacking the left stg81 Jan 2014 #4

yep. haydukelives Jan 2014 #46

++++++ uppityperson Jan 2014 #6

I am sure the rhino would agree with you. pennylane100 Jan 2014 #7

True Bradical79 Jan 2014 #32

Let him go and face the rhinoceros w/out his .458 winchester rifle Botany Jan 2014 #5

This is what I was thinking when I heard about it: Scairp Jan 2014 #11

I have hunted for years and spending a lot $$ so you can kill very rare animal ... Botany Jan 2014 #17

hunt invasive species like FL's Burmese Python and Sea Lamprey in Gt. Lakes wordpix Jan 2014 #40

It's probably his conscience which is bothering him. Judi Lynn Jan 2014 #8

The White House turkey gets pardoned Marthe48 Jan 2014 #9

I'm surprised Richard D Jan 2014 #10

ha, ha, ha, ha, ha anasv Jan 2014 #20

No self-respecting person would bid on him. Bohunk68 Jan 2014 #28

True Richard D Jan 2014 #38

Wah. secondvariety Jan 2014 #12

You forgot the "Not from The Onion" disclaimer rocktivity Jan 2014 #13

Not TOO afraid, is he? Since he's going to kill it and add it to the mbperrin Jan 2014 #14

Ha! nt ErikJ Jan 2014 #15

Perfect! Absolutely perfect analogy. (nt) paleotn Jan 2014 #41

Another stupid fuck with a gun SoapBox Jan 2014 #16

AMEN to that! joshdawg Jan 2014 #25

what the op didnt mention is that the conservatory wants to culll Niceguy1 Jan 2014 #18

True, he said that there are a few bulls that kill a lot of other black Rhino and by killing Dustlawyer Jan 2014 #19

It's a very lame excuse. joshdawg Jan 2014 #24

Uh no .....it's the truth Redford Jan 2014 #64

Here's a thought Speed8098 Jan 2014 #27

If that's the case and the organization responsible is a reputable org I don't have a problem with okaawhatever Jan 2014 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author anasv Jan 2014 #21

When I look at this guy... NancyDL Jan 2014 #22

The smell of bullshit from Dallas and this asshole, Knowlton, joshdawg Jan 2014 #23

Maybe use a camera instead of a gun to "hunt"? IdaBriggs Jan 2014 #26

''...bottom rail on top this time.'' DeSwiss Jan 2014 #29

I wish it were a true story. Feral Child Jan 2014 #30

So give the money to the charity and EC Jan 2014 #31

This guy is an idiot Gothmog Jan 2014 #33

Capture the animal and give it to a zoo... rsweets Jan 2014 #34

Those black rhinos fear for their lives as well. How would you like hiding from some Hoyt Jan 2014 #35

What this guy is going to do is not "hunting". Vinnie From Indy Jan 2014 #36

Sounds fair. DeSwiss Jan 2014 #37

Uhuh yeah! nilesobek Jan 2014 #44

You are so right. It will be more like a canned hunt. n/t RebelOne Jan 2014 #53

Cry me a river Politicub Jan 2014 #42

Hell, he should just make nice mimi85 Jan 2014 #52

This guys is dispicable.... paleotn Jan 2014 #43

Isn't anyone likely to carry out such a threat Spirochete Jan 2014 #45

Truly! Violent (when they hold their weapons), limited, primitive, sadistic reactionaries! n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2014 #59

Here is his family Christmas Card tibbiit Jan 2014 #47

for real? This is their Christmas card? n/t LiberalElite Jan 2014 #48

So where's the hotshit dude in the photo? Did a rhino eat him? underthematrix Jan 2014 #49

There's some serious sickness there. My God. Judi Lynn Jan 2014 #58

Imagine lsewpershad Jan 2014 #50

I believe that Knowlton is a lying hypocrite. If he was truly interested ladjf Jan 2014 #51

I Found an old pix of Corey, explains everything packman Jan 2014 #54

Why, does Cheney want it? santamargarita Jan 2014 #55

"...It’s a scientific process to find the one that’s causing the most problems.” booley Jan 2014 #56

He "...stepped up...after other bidders backed away" He's not likely in any real danger flvegan Jan 2014 #57

"Hunting Consultant" probably means "Old Family Money" Paladin Jan 2014 #62

Look in the mirror asshat Liberalynn Jan 2014 #61

How's it feel, fucker? n/t tabasco Jan 2014 #63