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Originally posted by Dave Richards
Oh my goodness! Surely you don't believe that the DNR operates as they see fit. You should check and see just how the DNR is run, they operate under a set of rules just like any other branch of the government. Dave

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That might be true, placing them near established den sites would give them a chance to survive. One has to ask the question as to where they would get the snakes to restock? It's one thing to want to do something, but another to actually do it. Timber rattlesnakes are threatened or endangered In most states, that's why they are protected. Where would the snakes be procured for restocking? That's a million dollar question and one that does not have a feasable answer. I personally do not like venomous snakes, but they have their place in the ecosystem. Studies have shown that relocation of timber rattlesnakes does not work very well and the mortality rate is very high. I just do not believe every story I hear about various states stocking timber rattlesnakes, now that does not mean that some states have not tried on a limited basis. Dave

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Registered: Jun 2007
Location: jacksonville, nc
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We've been taking the snakes place ever since the first house was built. I'm thankful the saber tooth tiger is extinct, otherwise the DNR would be protecting them too.

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Location: Chattanooga, Tn
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I wonder where they got the info for the "relocation study"? Snakes have their place all right and surely you don't need me to tell you where that is.

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Registered: Apr 2015
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I know where they aren't going to be if I see them on my place, I can tolerate them in the mountains as I don't hunt until after they den up for winter. Lol. Dave

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