Dear editor,

I would like to address Dr. J.I. Bertoncelj's letter. I would like to encourage Dr. J.I. Bertoncelj to educate herself on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. I believe she will discover that without the efforts of past hunter/conservationists like John Audubon and Teddy Roosevelt, it's unlikely there would be "magnificent bull moose" to view. She will also learn that modern hunters and shooters provide large amounts of funding to wildlife management through the purchase of licenses and special management stamps in addition to many federal acts, such as the Pittman-Robertson Act. It is important for people to think of what is best for a whole species rather than an individual animal. If the bull moose mentioned in the letter was killed, its death would serve more than just the outfitter and hunter. The money spent to purchase the license and equipment as well as the money an out-of-state hunter brings to Wyoming, benefit both the moose population and the people of the state. I would be interested to know how much of Dr. J.I. Bertoncelj's wealth has been spent on wildlife conservation? Fall is hunting season in Wyoming; if the sight of people hunting or of dead animals offends you, perhaps you should stay home.

Sincerely, 

Ryan McGuire, Pinedale