Responding to GCA’s Paradoxical Wildlife Conservation Efforts
In this assisted elk hunt, you will be given access to the beautiful Baden-Baden Ranch in Gallatin Gateway. John Baden and his wife Ramona Marotz-Baden are retired professors who own and operate the ranch, and they have graciously offered their ranch for this hunt.
Sold for $2,000 – Give butter, Oct 15, 2023
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In the quirky world of environmental conundrums, the folks at GCA (Gateway Contradiction Alliance, perhaps?) are leading the pack with a flair for the ironic. Picture this: they’re up in arms about the tragic demise of majestic elk along the perilous Highway 191 and our gravel pit, painting a scene straight out of a wildlife documentary. Cue the somber music and tearful interviews. But wait—plot twist! In a move that would make even the most seasoned scriptwriter do a double-take, they’re auctioning off an elk hunt. Yes, you heard it right. They’re saving elk, one bullet at a time!
It’s almost as if they attended a seminar titled, “How to Save Wildlife: A Paradoxical Approach.” Elk protection seems to have a “terms and conditions apply” footnote, with an exception clause for the highest bidders on our neighbor’s property. One wonders if the elk, in their forest meetings, discuss the oddity of being protected from cars and gravel pits, but not from hunters. “Watch out for cars, but if you see a person with a rifle, ask if they’re from GCA. They might just be here to ‘save’ you!”
In the end, all we can do is chuckle at these ironies. While the Gateway Conservation Alliance ponders over the intricate art of saving elk, we sit back, popcorn in hand, waiting for the next episode of “As the Elk Turns: The GCA Chronicles.” Their hearts are in the right place, but their strategies seem to have taken an ironic detour, perhaps down Highway 191.
At Gateway Rocks and TMC Inc., we are driven by a bold vision that promises a transformative impact on the lives of elk near Highway 191. Our strategy is twofold: initially, we aim to safeguard them from the potential dangers of the highway by using the gravel pit as a partition. Following this, we embark on an ambitious reclamation project, meticulously designed to do more than just provide shelter. This initiative will craft a much safer environment for wildlife of all kinds.