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Cougars... and now Eagles?

by guywhofishes , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 02/03/2012 08:36 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
guywhofishes

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Maybe you've been emailed this long series of an eagle making an antelope miserable. Wyoming supposedly. That's a tough way to go. Sorry if this is old/repeated.
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Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by dakota1977 on 02/03/2012 08:37 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Wow.  Honestly, I would have never dreamed they could do that to an antelope.  Crazy.  Nature can be ugly sometimes.

-Justin
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by guywhofishes on 02/03/2012 08:40 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I'm hoping he was ending a rifle/archery wound.
We don't need eagles starting that crap. If they do, there will be a lot of federal laws being broken in coming decades.
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by Meelosh on 02/03/2012 08:40 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I can't see an eagle doing that on its own. Let alone two indepently doing it and caught in the same frame. I imagine that something else made the initial attack and the birds are now scavenging. My guess would be feral dogs. If it were wolves/coyotes the rear quarters would be ripped out and if it were a cat, well then there would be a cat standing over a partialy eaten goat carcass.

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Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by Meelosh on 02/03/2012 08:41 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Oh its two pics, my mistake. Still, I dont thin the eagle did it alone.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke‎

"The time at which I stand before you is full of interest. The eyes of all nations are fixed on our Republic. The event of the existing crisis will be decisive in the opinion of mankind of the practicability of our federal system of government. Great is the stake placed in our hands; great is the responsibility which must rest upon the people of the United States. Let us realize the importance of the attitude in which we stand before the world. Let us exercise forbearance and firmness. Let us extricate our country from the dangers which surround it and learn wisdom from the lessons they inculcate."


-Andrew Jackson, 2nd Inaugural address, 1833
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by guywhofishes on 02/03/2012 08:42 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Meelosh Said:
I can't see an eagle doing that on its own. Let alone two indepently doing it and caught in the same frame. I imagine that something else made the initial attack and the birds are now scavenging. My guess would be feral dogs. If it were wolves/coyotes the rear quarters would be ripped out and if it were a cat, well then there would be a cat standing over a partialy eaten goat carcass.
Those are two different frames without a space in between.

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by Horsager on 02/03/2012 08:50 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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 Well that would  be unpleasant.  Having the flesh picked from your bones whilst you're still trying to use it would make for a bad day.
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Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by solocam on 02/03/2012 08:53 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Yeah that is disgusting!!

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Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by j.k on 02/03/2012 08:58 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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A few more pics of the incident - - - - - -
http://forums.bowsite.com/TF/bgforums/thread.cfm?forum=1&threadid=405668&MESSAGES=25&FF=CMT

This shouldn't surprise anyone. Golden eagles are smart, opportunistic, and powerful. They will take down deer, antelope, fox, coyote, wolves, just about anything. There are plenty of videos and photos out there, a simple google search will show you.
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Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by tearbear on 02/03/2012 08:58 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Eagles especially Goldens are fierce predators that consume many a small ungulate! Besides the many pheasants, partridge, turkeys, etc... They are very efficient during winter time when animals are forced into the open during daylight hours to feed.
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by Birdhunter81 on 02/03/2012 09:23 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Wow thats amazing.

I joined the military not only to fight for my country but to fight for those that can't fight for themselves. Thats why I'm here.
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by dakota1977 on 02/03/2012 09:28 AM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I'm not biologist, but I live in an area with TONS of hawks and a low population of pheasants.  I've wondered how linked the two are.  And I've wondered if it's wise to have these types of birds (hawks, etc.) protected by federal law. 

-Justin
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by odocoileus on 02/03/2012 09:36 AM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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dakota1977 Said:
I'm not biologist, but I live in an area with TONS of hawks and a low population of pheasants.  I've wondered how linked the two are.  And I've wondered if it's wise to have these types of birds (hawks, etc.) protected by federal law. 

-Justin
One thing you have to remember is skunks, racoons, fox, and coyote, far outnumber hawks and owls and account for way more mortality on pheasants, ducks, chicks etc. Dont get me wrong, hawks and owls definately will kill an adult pheasant or destroy a nest, but compared to mammalian predators, they do way less damage.
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Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by HNTDUX on 02/03/2012 09:39 AM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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This is a prime example of how nature is 1000000x more harsh, cruel and savage than most of the other side will ever imagine. Think of the plains of Africa and hyenas completely consuming a wildebeest while it's still breathing. Or a pack of yotes here in the US running a deer to complete exhaustion then picking at it for hours until it finally collapses...
 
A racoon in a leg hold trap is chlds play.

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Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by tearbear on 02/03/2012 09:41 AM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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dakota1977 Said:
I'm not biologist, but I live in an area with TONS of hawks and a low population of pheasants.  I've wondered how linked the two are.  And I've wondered if it's wise to have these types of birds (hawks, etc.) protected by federal law. 

-Justin

They pound the pheasants especially this time of year! Not much we can do about it(legally)
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by Wags86 on 02/03/2012 09:41 AM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Oh they do alright check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e2AINr0kJE
 
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by vanhookguide on 02/03/2012 10:19 AM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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odocoileus Said:
dakota1977 Said:
I'm not biologist, but I live in an area with TONS of hawks and a low population of pheasants.  I've wondered how linked the two are.  And I've wondered if it's wise to have these types of birds (hawks, etc.) protected by federal law. 

-Justin
One thing you have to remember is skunks, racoons, fox, and coyote, far outnumber hawks and owls and account for way more mortality on pheasants, ducks, chicks etc. Dont get me wrong, hawks and owls definately will kill an adult pheasant or destroy a nest, but compared to mammalian predators, they do way less damage.


Hawks, eagles and owls get their share, but they do eat a lot more mice than you could imagine. Skunks, racoons, and fox are tremendous scavengers/hunters and can wipe out a nest in a hurry. How do biologists control a bird population, destroy the nests and eggs. Turkeys and gulls do their fair share of damage too.
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by Bowhuntin on 02/03/2012 10:25 AM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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tearbear Said:
dakota1977 Said:
I'm not biologist, but I live in an area with TONS of hawks and a low population of pheasants.  I've wondered how linked the two are.  And I've wondered if it's wise to have these types of birds (hawks, etc.) protected by federal law. 

-Justin

They pound the pheasants especially this time of year! Not much we can do about it(legally)
Sportsmen Unite! Lets get laws passed that will require the federal government to exterminate any bird or animal that kills another bird or animal to survive and feed their young. (only game birds and game animals of course)  That way, us big tough macho hunters will have more critters to kill for our own personal enjoyment.
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by dakota1977 on 02/03/2012 10:37 AM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Bowhuntin Said:
tearbear Said:
dakota1977 Said:
I'm not biologist, but I live in an area with TONS of hawks and a low population of pheasants.  I've wondered how linked the two are.  And I've wondered if it's wise to have these types of birds (hawks, etc.) protected by federal law. 

-Justin

They pound the pheasants especially this time of year! Not much we can do about it(legally)
Sportsmen Unite! Lets get laws passed that will require the federal government to exterminate any bird or animal that kills another bird or animal to survive and feed their young. (only game birds and game animals of course)  That way, us big tough macho hunters will have more critters to kill for our own personal enjoyment.


LOL!  I would not call for the extermination of these animals.  I just sometimes wonder why they couldn't be managed on a state level.  And wouldn't there come a point when they wouldn't have to be "protected" any longer?  Nope, would never suggest extermination.  I wouldn't even suggest that for mountain lions or wolves.

-Justin
Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by Captain Ahab on 02/03/2012 10:40 AM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I thought this thread was going to be something entirely different.

"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
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Re: Cougars... and now Eagles?
by Bowhuntin on 02/03/2012 10:52 AM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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dakota1977 Said:
Bowhuntin Said:
tearbear Said:
dakota1977 Said:
I'm not biologist, but I live in an area with TONS of hawks and a low population of pheasants.  I've wondered how linked the two are.  And I've wondered if it's wise to have these types of birds (hawks, etc.) protected by federal law. 

-Justin

They pound the pheasants especially this time of year! Not much we can do about it(legally)
Sportsmen Unite! Lets get laws passed that will require the federal government to exterminate any bird or animal that kills another bird or animal to survive and feed their young. (only game birds and game animals of course)  That way, us big tough macho hunters will have more critters to kill for our own personal enjoyment.


LOL!  I would not call for the extermination of these animals.  I just sometimes wonder why they couldn't be managed on a state level.  And wouldn't there come a point when they wouldn't have to be "protected" any longer?  Nope, would never suggest extermination.  I wouldn't even suggest that for mountain lions or wolves.

-Justin

I wasn't suggesting that you would Justin. I probably should have deleted your comments and left the comment I was referring to.
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