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Letter: Bear hounding revisited

by DONNA DI CASPARRO, New Hampshire Bulletin In the July 2 letter titled, “The real problem for bears in Concord” the writer makes excellent points regarding our contribution to “problem bears” in that bears are lured to backyards while food and garbage is left unsecured. Along with this point, the contributor implies bear hounding has […]
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Article: How bear hounding impacts the New Hampshire landscape

by DONNA DI CASPARRO, New Hampshire Bulletin On a warm summer morning as soft light begins to filter through branches of towering white pines, a bear and two cubs quietly saunter through an open field foraging for insects, nuts, and berries. A slow pace is necessary to handle the heat – temperatures are on the rise. […]
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Article: Our wildlife: conservation vs. exploitation

by DONNA DI CASPARRO, New Hampshire Bulletin Across the United States, fish and wildlife agencies face mounting opposition as hunting policies and practices are called into question. People are pleading for more wildlife protection over the traditional consumptive uses to manage wildlife population. Although Americans generally support wildlife management, practices that give hunters an unfair […]
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VOW encourages eventgoers to enjoy, not destroy, wildlife

On April 15, 2023, Voices of Wildlife held a peaceful demonstration in view of NH Fish & Game’s annual Discover Wild NH Day in Concord. During this popular family event that attracts thousands, hunting, fishing, and trapping are promoted — often with displays and activities targeting children. Our message to those attending the event was “Enjoy […]
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Stand up for coyotes, New Hampshire’s most persecuted animal

Did you know that in New Hampshire coyotes can be legally hunted 365 days a year, including the months when they are raising their young? In addition to being hunted without respite, coyotes are trapped and night-hunted for three months of the year and are the victims of “killing contests.” They are also hounded, often […]