MORNING SENTINEL • April 29, 2022
Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is once again rearing its tradition of abandoning wildlife science (“Changes are in store for Maine deer permits – including a fee for the first time,” April 14). The latest mirage is the new doe permit for $12. This is extra crafty, because it includes their two favorite ideals, the solution of killing more in response to unfounded “problems,” and raking in more fees. That will draw in plenty of accomplices who will march in under the guise of conservation. Meanwhile the yearly war on coyotes will continue with absolutely no scientific research to support it. If too many deer is a concern, why kill more predators? ~ Cecil Gray, Skowhegan