[pct-l] Fw: Putting Mt. Goats in Gorge to Hunt

[pbaily at webuniverse.net (Phil Baily)]

Why is placement being considered?

                        Phil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Spangler" <davidspangler@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 1:18 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Fw: Putting Mt. Goats in Gorge to Hunt


> As a resident of the Gorge--Hood River--let me clear the facts on this
one:
>
> One--the initial population will be 15-20 and there will be no hunting
> season
>
> Two--the main objectations are that goats will affect native endangered or
> threatened plant species.  The hunting scenario is a ways off at best.
>
> Three--There is questionable  evidence that goats are native to the area
> since they disappeared around 1840.  However, the journals of Lewis and
> Clark mention them, and Sgt. Patrick Gass noted in his own journal in
> September of 1805 that "There appears to be a kind of sheep in this
> country...which have wool on."
>
> Four--They are not being placed there for hunting or tourism!!
>
> I don't think goats are a good idea at this time in Gorge solely for the
> plant species argument.  However, I want to make sure the correct
> information is out there.
>
> Thanks David
>
>
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