Re: [Paddlewise] "Sharing"? No, it's *US*.

Dave Kruger wrote:

I would not eliminate eco tourism.  I'd try to manage it so that its
impact is not out of proportion to the number of people involved.  Any
thoughts in that direction?
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For one thing Dave, I personally advocate seasons appropriate for
Eco Tourism, the same as there are seasons for hunting.
Spring time, when water foul are nesting (laying eggs, hatching
and nurturing) would be a time for wisdom not to intrude upon
their domain. For certain, by way of example here among
our Rocky Mountains of Jasper Alberta, the rivers would
serve the outfitters and wildlife management concerns if
they curtailed river trips until after nesting seasons around
mid July (I think). This could help.

I have hunted deer by canoe along rivers and have not
had water foul freak out and alert my prey. Where as I
have been exposed by many a angry squirrel. I have paddled
hundreds of miles of rivers and lakes, have always enjoyed the
wildlife and have not experienced the kind of panic mentioned.
Yet I have witnessed as you have the mindlessness havoc of jet skis
and jet boats. Ironic that Japan has liscenced only some 300
jet skis for the entire country. Excessive machines driven to
the extreme. Appropriate seasons might be worthy of consideration.

Best Regards,

Philip

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