At 08:38 AM 11/14/96 -0800, you wrote:
>Tweeters,
>
>I was distressed to see 8 shot ducks thrown into the ditch near the
>parking area at the North fork of the Skagit (Fir Island) on Nov 10
>and wondered if others have encountered this and/or have an
>explanation--is it just the work of a rogue hunter?
>
Unfortunately, hunters often hunt for the sport of it and don't use what
they kill. I don't believe this is legal, but people do it.

If I were you, I'd report your findings to Fish & Wildlife. They may be
able to monitor the site and catch the person dumping the birds.

Disgusting, isn't it?

Peggi



Peggi Rodgers
Oregon Research Institute
Eugene, OR
peggir at ori.org
prodgers at efn.org
"A bird does not sing because it has an
answer, It sings because it has a song"