"There is no Alberta auction for turned in, road killed, siezed,etc wildlife. I merely suggested there should be."
I really dislike the idea of auction. I have been lucky enough to come across a few interesting found dead specimens, most of which i was allowed to keep. I know for a fact i would not have been able to compete in an auction for a few of them. Kind of puts a "Monetary Price" on wildlife as well which is good to an extent, but may fuel the black market and leads to other concerns. I know there are pretty strict rules on some found dead specimens (I'm an honest guy and have willingly forfeited things i know i could have kept if i changed the story very slightly).
Don't think a trapped cougar counts under found dead wildlife but i figured there may be some tricky rules. I wouldn't think trappers are going to lower their numbers too much either, they seem to be at a high point of their cycle.
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