An axis deer mother and fawns, surrounded by abundant wet season grasses. By September, deer will graze most of this to within a few inches of the ground, reducing fire fuel while recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. Click here for the audio version. When the Lahaina fire tore through West Maui in August 2023, … Continue reading Axis Deer and Wildfire Management, the Connection Hawaii is Missing
Conservation and Environment
I have a PhD in Aquatic Science, and am interested in conservation of wildlife and fisheries, especially as it relates to habitat management, fishing and hunting. In Genesis 1:28, God commands us to be in charge of managing His creation. In fulfilling this command, Christians must avoid the two “ditches” of being either an environmental extremist wanting to “protect” everything but human life, or a polluting, overexploiting fool.
The War on Humans
Killer whales suing Sea World for slavery. Laws against the humiliation of plants. University professors, politicians, and environmental extremist groups like Sierra Club advocating for human population control. What's going on?! I know all this sounds really weird (or I hope it does!), but certain self-appointed important people think YOU (they would never think this … Continue reading The War on Humans
Do we need the Endangered Species Act?
A complex story about trout and people My first experience catching cutthroat trout was in 1989 while fishing in Grand Teton National Park. Since then, I've been blessed with opportunities to fish for trout as far away as Eastern Russia, and as close to home as our family's pond. Because trout are both fun to … Continue reading Do we need the Endangered Species Act?
Studying His Word and His Works 