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How to kill big-game with a snowmobile

WINTER SPORTS -- I wish I could say it's uncommon for people to chase wildlife on motor vehicles, but it's not.  I've seen it often,  and heard about it more often.

And some people, such as the snowmobiler above in Colorado, are bold enough to post their ignorance on YouTube.

This is ignorance in a spotlight. We all know it happens in this region, too.  We should never let it go on without comment or referal to wildlife authorities.

Moose in particular will sometimes run long distances in front of a snowmobile to take advantage of the packed trail. It happens on roads, too.   Pushing an animal to extremes, especially in winter, can leave them vulnerable to death in their winter-weak conditions.

By the way, it's against the law.



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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