M-44 for yotes, you guys familiar with this?

[Citydude]

The Sacramento Bee article is 5 years old. Seemed like a pretty one sided view of a story. I don't count those as "real reporting" articles.

 

[FatTire]

The fact that you believe a small portion of sheep and cattle producers is why we have wildlife controls amuses me.

It is why Wildlife Services exists. Was not talking about the State wildlife agencies, US Fish and Wildlife, etc. But always happy to provide some cheap entertainment...

 

[Sigarms]

We, all of us collectively, "want" governmental agencies to control wildlife. If we didn't, they wouldn't.

I would think we're all old enough to understand that when you want the government to do something for you, be VERY careful what you wish for.

Organizations created (particularly within the government) tend to take a life of their own once they obtain money and power.

 

[smstonypoint]

I would think we're all old enough to understand that when you want the government to do something for you, be VERY careful what you wish for.

"Don't expect to get a good night's sleep when you get in bed with the government." Earl Butz.

Steve

 

[ovrszd]

"Don't expect to get a good night's sleep when you get in bed with the government." Earl Butz.

Steve

Good one.

 

[oosik]

Brother - you guys, Sigarms & smstonypoint - got that right. For 20+ years I worked for the government and I'm fully aware of their somewhat questionable tactics. Out here my prime directive is to maintain a profile that will easily slip under the belly of a snake.

 

[FatTire]

Out here my prime directive is to maintain a profile that will easily slip under the belly of a snake.

Exactly. Was someone questioning why I don't put myself out there with respect to my familiarity with M-44's?

 

[ovrszd]

Exactly. Was someone questioning why I don't put myself out there with respect to my familiarity with M-44's?

No, someone was questioning why a statement was made and then refusal to authenticate it. If I am unwilling to provide authentication, I hold my opinion.

 

[FatTire]

Ovrszd-- I originally mentioned to check out wiki. If navigating there was too difficult, here are a couple links.

M44 (cyanide device) - Wikipedia

Wildlife Services - Wikipedia

 

[ovrszd]

Ovrszd-- I originally mentioned to check out wiki. If navigating there was too difficult, here are a couple links.

M44 (cyanide device) - Wikipedia

Wildlife Services - Wikipedia

Thanks!!