The Rural Voice, 1988-03, Page 25sible for using it wisely. No matter
what we are harvesting, we must be
diligent caretakers.
Second, I believe we often need
criticism to prompt our better use of
the environment. At the same time,
who should better understand trapping
than the trapper, farming than the far-
mer, or forestry than the lumberman?
Let each group work out its own des-
tiny, striving always to improve its
harvesting. We need co-operation be-
tween each group and its ministry for
controls, research, and enforcement.
Third, the citizen of tomorrow
needs to be exposed to and educated
about his environment. Children
should be taught to resist handling
birds' eggs and baby animals. Teach
them to enjoy and respect their envir-
onment. We don't need game hogs.
I've noticed that more fishermen are
releasing their catch, and that is good.
Fourth, as a landowner I appreciate
the concerns about trespassers. I have
fishermen on my property and am
pleased if they get a few hours of
pleasure. But I hope they respect the
privilege and the laws. I can accept
the fact that some people, especially if
they come from the city, just want
privacy. Sportsmen, snowmobilers,
and even someone out for a walk
should respect the rights of property
owners. Ask before you enter, you get
to know some nice people that way.
Fifth, we need to be more tolerant
of others' beliefs and activities, pro-
viding they do not infringe upon our
rights. I appreciate Mr. Weinberg's as
well as Mr. Ford's feelings; I would
think both men are sincere, sensitive,
and passionate about their environ-
ment. I agree that trapping is mostly a
take situation which depends on nature
to replenish the supply. I commend
Mr. Weinberg and his wife for getting
involved in the woodland agreements.
Finally, let's turn our vision and
efforts to some of the bigger problems.
For example, why are we still allow-
ing Hudson and James Bay natives to
continue to hunt ducks and geese in
spring? Spring harvesting has been
outlawed for more than half a century.
And what are we going to do with
all the spent nuclear rods stored at
Douglas Point? Can they stay there
forever? Are we asking for an envir-
onmental disaster?
And does it not bother you that so
many people in our world do not get
enough to eat, mostly because of years
of poor farming practices in their own
countries? Can they not be taught to
be better caretakers of the land?
Should we not ask ourselves,
"What little bit am I doing to make
this a better place for the coming gen-
erations?" I, for one, am trying. I
planted 15,000 trees, built ponds for
wildlife, cleared virgin land for an
orchard, built countless wood -duck
nesting boxes, contribute to Ducks
Unlimited, and have already bought
my $10 fishing licence for 1988,
which will help to improve the fish
environment.. I hope that my grand-
children can enjoy some of my efforts.
And, now, I must go to see what the
birds are doing at my feeder.0
For an overview of the intensity of
research on trapping techniques, see
the work of biologist Paul Paquet in
Harrowsmith (Sept. -Oct. 1987).
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