http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/lawmakers-could-send-message-dont-feed-the-bears Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/lawmakers-could-send-message-dont-feed-the-bears/comment-page-1#comment-292227 haley Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:06:19 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206272#comment-292227 Samantha in response to your comment. Where do you recommend a person who has horses live? Horse feed also attracts wild animals. Do you recommend they move their horses to the city? Your comment about respecting wild animals and moving to a place that doesnt have wild animals is a bit extreme -especially for those of us that have farm animals as well. It isnt always feasible to feed a dog or cat inside the house. Think about what you are advocating........ Samantha in response to your comment. Where do you recommend a person who has horses live? Horse feed also attracts wild animals. Do you recommend they move their horses to the city? Your comment about respecting wild animals and moving to a place that doesnt have wild animals is a bit extreme -especially for those of us that have farm animals as well. It isnt always feasible to feed a dog or cat inside the house. Think about what you are advocating……..

]]> http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/lawmakers-could-send-message-dont-feed-the-bears/comment-page-1#comment-292128 Samantha Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:38:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206272#comment-292128 Haley ~ The whole premise is partially because people feed their domestic animals outside which DRAWS the other animals to their property. This puts everyone involved at risk. If you live around these wild animals, feed your pets indoors ALWAYS and also bag and secure your trash in containers so that the wild animals cannot get to or into them. This is also a huge reason that there is so much animal/human interaction. If you want to co-exist with wildlife and you live in an area that they live, these guidelines are for the safety of both of you. Wild animals have a right to live and roam just as you have a right to live and dwell. But if you can't respect the animals rights then perhaps it is better that you move to an area that is not so populated with wildlife. Co-existing is not about what the animal should do to make you comfortable. The human has the intelligence and the animal has wild instincts. WHO do you think is better to try and control and aid in a much more enjoyable and safe co-existence? Yes, you are. Haley ~ The whole premise is partially because people feed their domestic animals outside which DRAWS the other animals to their property. This puts everyone involved at risk. If you live around these wild animals, feed your pets indoors ALWAYS and also bag and secure your trash in containers so that the wild animals cannot get to or into them. This is also a huge reason that there is so much animal/human interaction. If you want to co-exist with wildlife and you live in an area that they live, these guidelines are for the safety of both of you. Wild animals have a right to live and roam just as you have a right to live and dwell. But if you can’t respect the animals rights then perhaps it is better that you move to an area that is not so populated with wildlife. Co-existing is not about what the animal should do to make you comfortable. The human has the intelligence and the animal has wild instincts. WHO do you think is better to try and control and aid in a much more enjoyable and safe co-existence? Yes, you are.

]]> http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/lawmakers-could-send-message-dont-feed-the-bears/comment-page-1#comment-292102 Sage 2 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:09:32 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206272#comment-292102 Maybe this could apply to those (individuals/groups) that are along the roadside and intersections as well. So many resources and available help, yet so many bums looking for a handout...money! Maybe this could apply to those (individuals/groups) that are along the roadside and intersections as well. So many resources and available help, yet so many bums looking for a handout…money!

]]> http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/lawmakers-could-send-message-dont-feed-the-bears/comment-page-1#comment-292086 haley Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:12:25 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206272#comment-292086 Isnt this a little extreme? Making it a crime to feed wildlife? I see a big problem with this as it relates to raccoons in particular. Some ppl feed their cats or dogs outside either on the porch or patio. If one lives in the country or near woods, there is the occasional racoon or possum that wanders up and eats the leftovers. This is gonna be a problem for a lot of ppl. Will this be considered? This is an example of not intentionally feeding the raccoon or possum but one in which it simply wanders up on the property and takes it upon itself to feed on leftovers. I don't agree with this proposal. I think we have gotten too extreme in issuing citations. I don't think we should purposely go out and feed the bears and gators, etc. But........And this hunting of black bears is appalling and sad. Isnt this a little extreme? Making it a crime to feed wildlife? I see a big problem with this as it relates to raccoons in particular. Some ppl feed their cats or dogs outside either on the porch or patio. If one lives in the country or near woods, there is the occasional racoon or possum that wanders up and eats the leftovers. This is gonna be a problem for a lot of ppl. Will this be considered? This is an example of not intentionally feeding the raccoon or possum but one in which it simply wanders up on the property and takes it upon itself to feed on leftovers. I don’t agree with this proposal. I think we have gotten too extreme in issuing citations. I don’t think we should purposely go out and feed the bears and gators, etc. But……..And this hunting of black bears is appalling and sad.

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