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From: sample@ubc-visi
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Subject: Re: Predators vs. hunting
Message-ID: <558@ubc-visi.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 13-Dec-83 13:21:18 EST
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Posted: Tue Dec 13 13:21:18 1983
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Many hunters justify their hunting as population control, i.e.
replacement of natural predators.  I agree with the need for population
control, but hunting does not control population in the same way
natural predators do.  The hunters seek the prime specimens, whereas
the natural predators kill off the sick and old.  The natural way
contributes to the health of the animals by removing those least able
to compete.  Hunting removes the prime stock, leaving the inferior to
breed.

					Ban hunting,

					Rick Sample
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