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Related: About this forumHunted for first time since 1916, about 300 sandhill cranes killed in Alabama (AP/al.com)
Today 9:42 AM
By The Associated Press
About 300 sandhill cranes were killed during Alabamas first hunting season for the birds in more than a century, the state conservation agency said.
A news release from the state conservation agency said about 400 people bought permits to hunt the large birds, which some people like to eat.
While not everyone with a permit got a bird, migratory game bird coordinator Seth Maddox said the final numbers will probably be in line with other states that have hunting seasons for sandhill cranes.
The state last allowed sandhill crane hunting in 1916 after hunting nearly wiped out the species. A hunting ban allowed the birds populations to recover enough to allow a season.
Warm winter temperatures caused diminished duck numbers in Alabama this season and also affected the sandhill population, Maddox said. Officials estimated a population of roughly 12,000 cranes, down about 3,000 from average.
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more: https://www.al.com/news/2020/02/hunted-for-first-time-since-1916-about-300-sandhill-cranes-killed-in-alabama.html
LakeArenal
(28,827 posts)They should be left alone
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jimfields33
(15,842 posts)They dig the lawns, peck at screens and cause traffic while they sit in the middle of the road. Dont hit one or youll be out tens of thousands of dollars.
LakeArenal
(28,827 posts)To bad Florida. They do the same in WI
To bad so sad.
jimfields33
(15,842 posts)Didnt say youd have to like them.
Blues Heron
(5,938 posts)that raise their young lovingly.
Srkdqltr
(6,303 posts)Unless it is just for something to shoot at? Are they good eating? A new Thanksgiving bird? EEuuu.
I think Something to shoot at.