Coverage dated February 28, 2023

19 wild cows killed in US aerial shooting operation

Headline from WHEC Rochester

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A specialized team of wildlife managers has killed 19 wild cows in the Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico as part of a contested project to rid the area of the unauthorized animals.

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Fox News
19 feral cows killed in NM in aerial operation that used high powered rifles (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 28, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Almost two dozen wild cows were fatally shot from a helicopter in a federal project designed to rid New Mexico areas of unauthorized animals.
WHEC Rochester
19 wild cows killed in US aerial shooting operation (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Feb 28, 2023
WHEC Rochester's feed description
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A specialized team of wildlife managers has killed 19 wild cows in the Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico as part of a contested project to rid the area of the unauthorized animals.
Washington Examiner
Federally ordered aerial hunting eliminates 19 feral cattle in New Mexico (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 28, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
At least 19 feral cattle in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness were shot to death from helicopters.
KEYT Santa Barbara
19 wild cows killed in US aerial shooting operation | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Feb 28, 2023
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
19 wild cows killed in US aerial shooting operation

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