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Animal welfare activists decry proposed buffalo 'hunt'
By JOSH NELSON, Courier Staff Writer
INDEPENDENCE --- Sportsmen around the state will have a crack at their own trophy buffalo at an auction today, but the prize animal's sale has created some concern from animal welfare activists.
A 1,600-pound buffalo is being sold at an annual sportsmen's auction put on by Emmett Donnelly Auctioneering and Appraisal Service in Independence. The auction also features several other items for sale, including shotguns and rifles, decoys, knives and other outdoors equipment.
Winners of the buffalo will get to shoot the animal and keep the meat, said Jeff Temeyer, the animal's owner.
"They get the whole critter," he said.
This is the second year the buffalo have been sold at auction, said Emmett Donnelly, owner of the service. So far, he said, it's been a pretty big hit.
Temeyer, who also runs Temeyer Guide Service, a local hunting guide service, said he was going to have two bulls originally, but he sold one of the bulls the same day the auction was first advertised. He said he's raised buffalo for about 20 years. His buffalo herd is down to about 10 head because of the high grain prices.
Temeyer said he decided on the shoot because the buffalo are difficult animals to transport.
"They're hard to deal with and hard to load," he said.
Animal welfare activists are panning the sale as a "canned hunt" that violates the spirit of hunting and sportsmanship. Diann Helmers, who runs the Agape Fosters animal rescue in Reinbeck, said she realized that the sale is legal, but she thinks the practice is reprehensible.
"There's just nothing ethical about it," Helmers said.
She said she doesn't think the practice shows the animals any dignity or respect. Helmers and other activists said they'd like to buy the animals and put them in a sanctuary instead of seeing them killed.
Andrew Page, director of the hunting program of the Humane Society of the United States, said similar events occur around the country. Several states have banned hunting preserves and similar operations. In some states, sportsmen have rallied to ban the preserves and similar hunts, because they see it as unsportsmanlike.
"Shooting a trapped buffalo and calling yourself a sportsman is like hiring an escort service and calling yourself a ladies' man," he said.
Temeyer said since he owned the animals, he could do anything he wanted with them. He didn't think that selling the buffalo to be shot was any different from doing the same with a steer.
Iowa law agrees. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Temeyer's animals are considered agricultural products, so they wouldn't have to have a special permit to sell them. Department officials said the auction can be treated as if cattle or other livestock were being sold.
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship officials echoed the DNR's statements.
Donnelly said he's had consulted with state wildlife and agriculture officials to make sure the sale is legal, and has even had some wildlife officials attend. Last year, a state veterinarian who was an avid outdoorsman showed up at the auction, he said.
"I wouldn't do anything that wasn't legal," Donnelly said.
The auction is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence.
Contact Josh Nelson at (319) 291-1565 or josh.nelson@wcfcourier.com.
A 1,600-pound buffalo is being sold at an annual sportsmen's auction put on by Emmett Donnelly Auctioneering and Appraisal Service in Independence. The auction also features several other items for sale, including shotguns and rifles, decoys, knives and other outdoors equipment.
Winners of the buffalo will get to shoot the animal and keep the meat, said Jeff Temeyer, the animal's owner.
"They get the whole critter," he said.
This is the second year the buffalo have been sold at auction, said Emmett Donnelly, owner of the service. So far, he said, it's been a pretty big hit.
Temeyer, who also runs Temeyer Guide Service, a local hunting guide service, said he was going to have two bulls originally, but he sold one of the bulls the same day the auction was first advertised. He said he's raised buffalo for about 20 years. His buffalo herd is down to about 10 head because of the high grain prices.
Temeyer said he decided on the shoot because the buffalo are difficult animals to transport.
"They're hard to deal with and hard to load," he said.
Animal welfare activists are panning the sale as a "canned hunt" that violates the spirit of hunting and sportsmanship. Diann Helmers, who runs the Agape Fosters animal rescue in Reinbeck, said she realized that the sale is legal, but she thinks the practice is reprehensible.
"There's just nothing ethical about it," Helmers said.
She said she doesn't think the practice shows the animals any dignity or respect. Helmers and other activists said they'd like to buy the animals and put them in a sanctuary instead of seeing them killed.
Andrew Page, director of the hunting program of the Humane Society of the United States, said similar events occur around the country. Several states have banned hunting preserves and similar operations. In some states, sportsmen have rallied to ban the preserves and similar hunts, because they see it as unsportsmanlike.
"Shooting a trapped buffalo and calling yourself a sportsman is like hiring an escort service and calling yourself a ladies' man," he said.
Temeyer said since he owned the animals, he could do anything he wanted with them. He didn't think that selling the buffalo to be shot was any different from doing the same with a steer.
Iowa law agrees. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Temeyer's animals are considered agricultural products, so they wouldn't have to have a special permit to sell them. Department officials said the auction can be treated as if cattle or other livestock were being sold.
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship officials echoed the DNR's statements.
Donnelly said he's had consulted with state wildlife and agriculture officials to make sure the sale is legal, and has even had some wildlife officials attend. Last year, a state veterinarian who was an avid outdoorsman showed up at the auction, he said.
"I wouldn't do anything that wasn't legal," Donnelly said.
The auction is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence.
Contact Josh Nelson at (319) 291-1565 or josh.nelson@wcfcourier.com.
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Get Real wrote on Jan 19, 2008 8:08 AM:
" They certainly did not describe the buffalo in the auction ad as meat they called it a trophy shoot. They now back pedal their statement and bring up the meat. Just their thought process of calling it a trophy shoot with it being in a small pen shows stupidity. But then what else they sell is quite disgusting as well, big guns, machine guns, big knives. The whole sale is creepy and disgusting. I can't even believe you can buy this stuff legally. "
Sweetdragn wrote on Jan 19, 2008 12:47 PM:
" To Get Real: I agree this should not be considered a "trophy shoot", but I don't see where they call it that. I also don't see any mention of "machine guns, big guns and big knives" generally at this kind of auction it will be rifles, shotguns and hunting knives which are generally used for cleaning the type of animal some people like to eat,( rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, and venison). These are just a few of the animals sportsman like to hunt and eat. The person who purchases this buffalo gets to keep the meat. Sounds good to me. Buffalo meat is very tasty actually. I personally don't hunt, but I have family that does, including my husband. It is never done just for "fun" and we teach our boys, " If you shoot it, plan on eating it." Would you feel better if they took it too a locker and had it's throat slit? "
Realist2 wrote on Jan 19, 2008 12:56 PM:
" Whether or not you agree with the sale of this animal, you must face reality. The ultimate outcome is not any different than if the animal were taken to the slaughter house. I don't have any experience raising buffalo, but imagine that getting one or more herded into a trailer for transport would be a difficult and potentially dangerous undertaking, so this seems like a more practical solution.
I would wager that the winner of the auction is not going to be bragging about the trophy buffalo that he/she shot, but rather wants to fill their freezer with meat.
All of that aside, as Americans we have the right to keep and bear arms for the protection of our families, homes, and property, as well as for hunting and recreational shooting. I am tired of people who don't know anything about guns trying to spread fear about about them. Look at the bill of sales for the auction, there are no machine guns. In fact, the majority of the guns listed are bolt actions, pumps or single shots, which are much different than the machine guns that have been villanized in politics and the news media.
If you don't want to own a gun, that is your choice, but you can't infringe on my right to own as many as I choose. These auctioneers are engaging in the legal sale of legal firearms and other items. If you do not like that, don't attend their sale. Also, don't pass judgment on those who do. "
I would wager that the winner of the auction is not going to be bragging about the trophy buffalo that he/she shot, but rather wants to fill their freezer with meat.
All of that aside, as Americans we have the right to keep and bear arms for the protection of our families, homes, and property, as well as for hunting and recreational shooting. I am tired of people who don't know anything about guns trying to spread fear about about them. Look at the bill of sales for the auction, there are no machine guns. In fact, the majority of the guns listed are bolt actions, pumps or single shots, which are much different than the machine guns that have been villanized in politics and the news media.
If you don't want to own a gun, that is your choice, but you can't infringe on my right to own as many as I choose. These auctioneers are engaging in the legal sale of legal firearms and other items. If you do not like that, don't attend their sale. Also, don't pass judgment on those who do. "
Realist2 wrote on Jan 19, 2008 1:23 PM:
" We have to face reality, the outcome of the sale is not much different than if the buffalo had been sold to the slaughter house. I have no experience raising buffalo, but I can imagine that getting one or more herded into a trailer for transport would be difficult and potentially dangerous, so this sale offers a practical solution.
All of that aside, as Americans we have the right to keep and bear arms for the protection of our families, homes, and property, as well as for hunting and recreational shooting. I am tired of people that do not know anything about guns trying to spread fear about them. If you look at the auctions bill of sale, there are no machine guns. In fact, the majority of the guns for sale are single shots, pumps, or bolt actions. These firearms are much different than the "machine guns" that have been villianized in politics and news media.
If you decide that you don't want to own a gun, that is your choice and your right. DO NOT infringe on my right to own one or many guns, as it is my right. "
All of that aside, as Americans we have the right to keep and bear arms for the protection of our families, homes, and property, as well as for hunting and recreational shooting. I am tired of people that do not know anything about guns trying to spread fear about them. If you look at the auctions bill of sale, there are no machine guns. In fact, the majority of the guns for sale are single shots, pumps, or bolt actions. These firearms are much different than the "machine guns" that have been villianized in politics and news media.
If you decide that you don't want to own a gun, that is your choice and your right. DO NOT infringe on my right to own one or many guns, as it is my right. "
6234 wrote on Jan 19, 2008 2:45 PM:
" A canned hunt has two common traits-they charge their clients a fee to kill an animal and they violate the generally accepted standards of the hunting community, which are based on the concept of fair chase.
The animals are easy targets so canned hunt operators can offer their customers a guarantee of "no kill, no pay.' The animals are guaranteed something as well--that there will be no escape. In some cases, animals may be shot in cages or within fenced enclosures. In others, they may be shot over feeding stations;some of the animals are tame and have little fear of humans, while others may be tied to a stake or drugged before they are shot.
The legislators are now in session, which makes it an ideal time to dialogue with them that Iowans don't want canned hunts! "
The animals are easy targets so canned hunt operators can offer their customers a guarantee of "no kill, no pay.' The animals are guaranteed something as well--that there will be no escape. In some cases, animals may be shot in cages or within fenced enclosures. In others, they may be shot over feeding stations;some of the animals are tame and have little fear of humans, while others may be tied to a stake or drugged before they are shot.
The legislators are now in session, which makes it an ideal time to dialogue with them that Iowans don't want canned hunts! "
Get Real wrote on Jan 19, 2008 6:15 PM:
" The Ad did state TROPHY SHOOT, and there was a machine gun listed, you need to look under added items on the web. I always like how humans explain away immoral, sadistic, cruel behavior as well, it's legal or it could have been worse or would you like it this way better, or it's just an animal? Yep, that's right a murder is worse then a rape I guess etc etc etc.
Love the logic. How about the plain fact that Temeyer, the owner of all this wildlife/livestock that he can't care for as it's getting to costly, so he so generously offered them in a trophy shoot manner because it's his to do what he wants with, the Auctioneer whom prides himself on his upstanding, honest business, the buyer if he bought it partially to mount the head, and those that live around them that think it OK to treat animals with a lack of dignity and respect because it's legal or it's just an animal. ... Moral, ethical, character issues mean nothing to far too many people and this is the way their kids are brought up and this is why our Country is going to (----).
And again why people would need all these big guns and ammo, and knives, there is something unbalanced about it, but it's legal so OK! Hopefully we get some brains in the statehouse that start making it illegal to Can hunt, and illegal to have all these automatic weapons and beyond. They are to dangerous, I mean Waterloo is looking at outlawing Pitbulls but you can own these weapons, unreal! "
Love the logic. How about the plain fact that Temeyer, the owner of all this wildlife/livestock that he can't care for as it's getting to costly, so he so generously offered them in a trophy shoot manner because it's his to do what he wants with, the Auctioneer whom prides himself on his upstanding, honest business, the buyer if he bought it partially to mount the head, and those that live around them that think it OK to treat animals with a lack of dignity and respect because it's legal or it's just an animal. ... Moral, ethical, character issues mean nothing to far too many people and this is the way their kids are brought up and this is why our Country is going to (----).
And again why people would need all these big guns and ammo, and knives, there is something unbalanced about it, but it's legal so OK! Hopefully we get some brains in the statehouse that start making it illegal to Can hunt, and illegal to have all these automatic weapons and beyond. They are to dangerous, I mean Waterloo is looking at outlawing Pitbulls but you can own these weapons, unreal! "
realist2 wrote on Jan 19, 2008 11:16 PM:
" I have looked at the added items and again there are no machine guns listed. Maybe I am confused as to the definition of a machine gun, but I doubt it. Further, there are already laws in Iowa such that a private individual can not own a automatic machine gun. As far as the city outlawing Pitbulls and not guns, guns are inanimate objects, they do nothing on their own. Dogs can get off chains or break out of fences without the help of a person. "
Get Real wrote on Jan 20, 2008 8:23 AM:
" Pitbulls and not guns, guns are inanimate objects, they do nothing on their own. Dogs can get off chains or break out of fences without the help of a person. "
And both are to be controlled by a responsible human, and too many are not. It says Thompson sub machine gun, maybe that means a little machine gun, I admit weapons are not my forte but I do know something about big guns that are not needed in a civilized society to protect ones self. They had a 357 Magnum, that's a big gun, semi automatic weapons.
For many it's an ego booster, rather like some Pit owners egos, and doesn't make for a great mix and why someone would need/want something like that is beyond me? Dogs shouldn't live on chains period, if they want to enact a Law they should start with an anti chaining Law. To be put out briefly is one thing to make your dog live on a chain is neglectful and cruel, and only creates a highly depressed and or aggressive dog. "
And both are to be controlled by a responsible human, and too many are not. It says Thompson sub machine gun, maybe that means a little machine gun, I admit weapons are not my forte but I do know something about big guns that are not needed in a civilized society to protect ones self. They had a 357 Magnum, that's a big gun, semi automatic weapons.
For many it's an ego booster, rather like some Pit owners egos, and doesn't make for a great mix and why someone would need/want something like that is beyond me? Dogs shouldn't live on chains period, if they want to enact a Law they should start with an anti chaining Law. To be put out briefly is one thing to make your dog live on a chain is neglectful and cruel, and only creates a highly depressed and or aggressive dog. "
realist2 wrote on Jan 20, 2008 9:05 AM:
" I agree that gun ownership is a huge responsibility, and there are some people that do not take this responsibility seriously enough, but they are a small percentage. For sale at the auction was a 1942 Army training video for the Thompson sub machine gun, not the gun itself. A .357 Magnum is a powerful handgun cartridge and that is exactly what you would want if you were planning on protecting your home. That being said the .357 magnum is not as powerful as it is portrayed in the movies, it will not throw a person across a room or blow up a car. These sorts of images/ideas are what cause people to hate guns and gun owners, but they are Hollywood movie magic, not facts. Just as you can judge a book by its cover, you can’t judge a gun by its caliber. A .50 caliber muzzleloading rifle sounds pretty ominous and big, but in reality is far from the firearm that most people imagine when they hear the term .50 caliber rifle. "
(return of) joe wrote on Jan 20, 2008 10:24 PM:
" I've hunted my whole life and this is just downright wrong, cowardly, and stupid. At least HUNT the derned animal. "
Brian B wrote on Jan 21, 2008 1:32 AM:
" Vote Republican. Things will work out, and America will thank you. "
ConcernedCitizen wrote on Jan 21, 2008 4:32 AM:
" This is just downright wrong.
I don't care if someone is getting the meat or if the animal is too hard to transport.
This person should have considered that before deciding to raise buffalo.
Buffalo were here with the Indians roaming the United States freely at one time.
Now they are few and far between.
Find a way to take it where it is free as it should be and should have been in the first place.
What a shame for such a beautiful animal to have to go. "
I don't care if someone is getting the meat or if the animal is too hard to transport.
This person should have considered that before deciding to raise buffalo.
Buffalo were here with the Indians roaming the United States freely at one time.
Now they are few and far between.
Find a way to take it where it is free as it should be and should have been in the first place.
What a shame for such a beautiful animal to have to go. "
slimqnn wrote on Jan 21, 2008 12:36 PM:
" What about the ugly animals like pigs and cows? They were once wild animals before we domesticated them. Should we let all of them go? "
hetfield wrote on Jan 21, 2008 12:53 PM:
" Let's see. Someone raises an animal for one reason, (meat and the income it provides), then offers to sell the animal for the benefit of the buyer(meat), and the libbies have a problem with that?
I guess they dont like farmers who raise cows(beef), turkeys(thanksgiving dinner)and hogs(hot dogs), for the same reasons.
It's ONE buffalo raised to provide income. Give me a break. "
I guess they dont like farmers who raise cows(beef), turkeys(thanksgiving dinner)and hogs(hot dogs), for the same reasons.
It's ONE buffalo raised to provide income. Give me a break. "
Steady wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:29 AM:
" ConcernedCitizen, are you saying it should be set free? Automobile insurance companies would love having buffalo roaming around again.
Things should be done in the most human way as possible, but to start talking about when Indians were here is a bit of a reach. As nice as it is to talk about nature, animals and the way things were in the past it doesn't mean we should live that way now. We used to go to the bathroom outside in an outhouse, doesn't mean we still should. Most people advocating it have the luxury of sitting upon a high horse complaining about stuff in order to make themwselves feal good knowing they won't ever have to make good on their comments. "
Things should be done in the most human way as possible, but to start talking about when Indians were here is a bit of a reach. As nice as it is to talk about nature, animals and the way things were in the past it doesn't mean we should live that way now. We used to go to the bathroom outside in an outhouse, doesn't mean we still should. Most people advocating it have the luxury of sitting upon a high horse complaining about stuff in order to make themwselves feal good knowing they won't ever have to make good on their comments. "
FedUp wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:32 PM:
" When I read this story, I just knew this was going to set some people off. Yes, I am a hunter and a gun owner. It seems that some folks think meat only comes from the grocery store only, all packaged and cooled for them. It is perfectly fine as long as some one else does the killing and butchering for them. I am reasonably sure this animal is being sold for the meat and hide. If the humane society would have just stayed out of it, this wouldn't have been a problem. They should talk; The humane society kills more animals in the U.S. each year than all the hunters. "
taxpayer wrote on Jan 24, 2008 5:20 PM:
" fed, I read your statement that the H.S kills more animals. They euthanize unwanted animals that are born of so called responsible breeders and people that get the animals and decide its ok just to get rid of them. Some say there are responsible breeders and I agree. They are responsible for the more than a million dogs and cats that are euthanized every year. They are responsible for all of them that are abused and neglected. And We Are ALL RESPONSIBLE FOR ALLOWING PUPPYMILLS TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE. WHAT WE TOLERATE WE WILL NOT CHANGE!!!!!!!!! "
rooster wrote on Jan 26, 2008 8:08 PM:
" Why don't those of you opposed to this go to the auction and buy them? Then you can do with them as you please. Put your money where your mouth is. "
Get Real wrote on Jan 27, 2008 9:48 PM:
" Hey Rooster, same to ya yakyakyak is all you do but outside of that what do you really do to make the world a little better for man or beast? NADA! And right on taxpayer. This rant from the conservies I guess as those that show compassion are libbies according to hetfield, all these pets would not have to be killed if they weren't overbred and now it's the horses, the breeders and traders all crying "what are we to do with all these horses now that we can't slaughter overseas?" Poor me, why were you overbreeding in the first place?? AGAIN for the 4th time, the buffalo were advertised as a TROPHY SHOOT, not to sell for the meat. Classless, nasty and ceratinly no respectable hunter would be within 100 yards of this auction with that being advertised. And that goes for the wonderful DNR, State Vet and the others that let this auctioneer get by with a fast one. Dirtbag behavior by the buffalo owner, auctioneer and those that allowed this to go on without a permit! "
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Get Real wrote on Jan 19, 2008 7:59 AM:
Get a real job guys! "