Why the U.S. Government Is Shooting Cows From Helicopters in New Mexico.

The article discusses the U.S. Forest Service's approval to conduct aerial shooting of 150 feral cattle in southwestern New Mexico's Gila Wilderness to address public safety and environmental concerns. The decision follows previous efforts to manage the feral cattle population, which have been deemed ineffective and have led to habitat degradation and erosion. The plan has faced legal challenges from local cattle ranchers, who argue it threatens their livestock, but environmentalists support the action, citing the significant damage caused by the feral cattle to native wildlife and river habitats. The article also references broader trends in wildlife management, including the use of aerial methods to control other non-native species. [Extracted from the article]