Shooting of Pigeons.
Reports .from North Auckland incucate that native pigeons, which are protected, arc frequently shot, often in Slate forests, states' “Forest and Bird.” The ease with which cartridges for small bore rifles can be obtained contributes to the slaughter of these protected birds, which pl&y an important part in forest fegcnera-. tion. Frequently dogs are taken into j the bush by shooters, and often catch 1 and kill kiwis, which are also protected.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 18 September 1946, Page 5
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75Shooting of Pigeons. Greymouth Evening Star, 18 September 1946, Page 5
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