Lyle Stewart:
My new book “Racing To Extinction” analyzes the imminent disappearance of humanity through the lens of my 30+ years as an ecologist with federal environmental agencies in the U.S.
I wish I could give this book 10 stars out of 5.
The author has written a book about the topic no one wants to talk about—humanity’s imminent extinction—and made it a compelling, fascinating read; compassionate yet realistic; and he doesn’t shy away from the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
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The author, a former endangered species biologist, has an alarming prediction for the future (or lack of one) for humankind: “We’ve now reached the palliative care phase of our existence on Earth,” he writes. That’s just the beginning of a treatise on our planet’s woes that’s as blunt as it is informative and well written.
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His argument is that it is humanity as a species that is the problem. We have been a problem ever since we emerged as a species, and we have been triggering species extinctions ever since. He views our own extinction as the inevitable consequence of our very nature.
Department of the Interior Announces Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Press Release by USA Dept Interior, May 2, 2025
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WASHINGTON – In a major step to expand recreational access to America’s public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced 42 new proposed hunting opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System. This proposal would more than triple the number of opportunities and quintuple the number of stations opened or expanded compared to the previous administration, underscoring a strong national commitment 
WTF?!to outdoormurder of other species for so called fun, nasty evil abuse more like it recreation and conservation.!!!
“Expanding recreational access to our public lands isn’t just about tradition—it’s about supporting rural economies and the American families who depend on them,” said Secretary Burgum. “By opening more areas to hunting and outdoor recreation, we’re helping drive tourism, create jobsby killing, by cruelty, by human greed-induced insanity, and generate revenue for local communities, all while promoting Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill and extirpate some more! responsible stewardship of our natural resources.”
The Service is proposing to open or expand opportunities for hunting and sport fishing at 16 National Wildlife Refuge System stations and one National Fish Hatchery System station. These stations are located in Alabama, California, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Texas and Washington. The Service is committed to ensuring that all hunting and fishing opportunities align with state fish and wildlife regulations.Kill as you please! We’re not watching anymore, because DOGE and the Nazis wiped our agencies out and took away our jobs! We continue to work closely with our state partnersGun and ammo suppliers? ATV suppliers? Hunting and Guide Killing Corps? to maintain consistency in areas such as the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle, and we will incorporate these considerations into future updates.and make everything voluntary!
“Hunting and fishing are traditional recreational activities deeply rooted in America’s heritage. National wildlife refuges, national fish hatcheries and other Service lands offer hunting and fishing access that helps boost local economies and gives Americans an opportunity to unplugBOOM BOOM BOOM KABOOM! KILL KILL KILL! BLOOD BLOOD BLODD! instead,” said Fish and Wildlife Service Acting Director Paul Souza. “We are pleased to expand access and offer new opportunities that are compatible with our conservation missionTo kill! and are committedthe usual chorus, being committed to means nothing, notably in Nazi USAto responsibly managing these areas for the benefit of human self-exterminationfuture generations.”
Proposed new opportunities from these openings and expansions include the first-ever opening of hunting on the newly established Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland and the inaugural opening of sport fishing at North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery in Massachusetts. In addition, at the request of the State of Minnesota and the White Earth Nation, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge proposes to end an experimental five-day early teal hunt where the refuge overlaps with tribal land to ensure safety for wild rice harvesting and to align with state regulations. The regular teal season remains unchanged.
Hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities contributed more than $394 billion in economic expenditures in communities across the United States in 2022, with hunters and anglers accounting for over $144 billion in expenditures, according to the Service’s National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. The survey also found that, in 2021, an estimated 39.9 million Americans over the age of 16 fished and 14.4 million hunted.
The Service will publish the proposal for public comment in the Federal Register and it will be available at http://www.regulations.gov. The Service intends to finalize the proposed changes in time for the upcoming 2025-2026 hunting seasons.
The National Wildlife Refuge System is an unparalleled network of 573 national wildlife refuges and 38 wetland management districts. There is a national wildlife refuge within an hour’s drive of most major metropolitan areas. More than 69 million Americans visit refuges every year.They do not sound like refuges to me, not in the least. Better to call them what they are: Wildlife Harassment & Torture ParksNational wildlife refuges provide vital habitat for thousands of species and access to world-class recreation, from fishing, hunting and boating to nature watching, photography and environmental education.
Merriam Webster Definition of Refuge:
A refuge is a place or thing that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress.
There are 71 national fish hatcheries visited by more than one million people each year in the National Fish Hatchery System. Hatcheries offer opportunities for viewing the operations and learning about fish, as well as activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, sightseeing, nature study, birdwatching and photography. In addition to offering opportunities for viewing the operations and learning about fish, many hatcheries also provide picnic areas and offer other activities. Currently the total number of National Fish Hatchery System units open to hunting and/or sport fishing is 31.
Under the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, the Service permits hunting and fishing along with four other types of wildlife-dependent recreation, including wildlife photography, environmental education, wildlife observation and interpretation, when they are compatible with an individual refuge’s purpose and mission. Hunting, within specified limits, is currently permitted on 401 wildlife refuges and 36 wetland management districts. Fishing is currently permitted on 343 wildlife refuges and 35 wetland management districts.
The Service manages hunting and fishing programs to ensure sustainable wildlife populations while also offering other wildlife-dependent recreation on public lands.
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@race2extinct.bsky.social:
I did wildlife surveys/conservation work along the NM border several decades ago. What is happening along the entire US border is a catastrophe.
“Responsible stewardship” is a euphemism for destroy.
… Expanding hunting and fishing opportunities while wiping out wildlife and their habitat is like throwing a party in a burning house.
@greenleymaskvax.bsky.social:
“By opening more areas to hunting and outdoor recreation, we’re helping drive tourism, create jobs, and generate revenue for local communities, all while promoting responsible stewardship of our natural resources.”
Personal responsibility [downcast face]
Refer also to:
2025: What’s destroying life on earth? Human overpopulation.