Wild tetrataenia

[PINJOHN]

Why would posting photo's of endangered creatures be in any way illegal :confused

[brain]

Why would posting photo's of endangered creatures be in any way illegal :confused

Cheese heads

[ConcinusMan]

Why would posting photo's of endangered creatures be in any way illegal :confused

It's not if it's done right. Photographing the SF garters, even on public or protected habitat is perfectly legal. People have been doing this for decades. It's not doing any harm. Also, I keep hearing people saying you shouldn't give away locales and I even got chastized for giving up the location of my favorite spot for finding SF garters. Well, that's ridiculous because it's not a secret. The spot is very well known already and lots of people do get photos there. It doesn't appear to be having any effect on the snakes. Also, there are plenty of officers keeping a watchful eye in those areas to keep people from doing harm or walking out with snakes. Believe me, in those prime SF garter areas, you are being watched.

What they don't like is people that engage in destructive behavior, such as flipping, or other harmful activity in their quest for photos. I don't see how the DNR can force anyone to take down pictures. Sounds like someone is overstepping their authority.