"the challenge was appropriate simply because you challenged RSB's credibility based on the fact he is from law enforcement and not a biologist."

I didnt challenge his credibility. I simply flatly stated it was no more thanmany others.... And thats a fact. I stated the obvious. Hes not a biologist. sorry you have a problem with that, maybe he can take some night classes?

"I simply contend that you have no ground to challenge his observations as your qualifications to comment are far less than his."

He has very few. I have as many or more. YOu have no proof of my knowledge level, my credentials or anything else. As for a "challenge" I challenge you to make one post that makes sense with no whining involved. This is getting tiresome.[:'(]

"My challenge stands."

And myrefusal stands. You arent talkingto a kid, though Im starting to believe I may be. Yourlack of acceptance of the word "no" is reminiscent of my 6 yr old nephew when he wantscandy andasks every five minutes.

"Please prove that I'm wrong "

You are wrong. I dont need proof. My posts speak for themselves. If the person making my posts were an unemployed vagrant, that wouldnt make them any less accurate. The facts are the facts. They prove themselves as posted. When something is as cut and dried when posted as saying 100-50=50, does it REALLY matter who made the deduction?(LOL)

"when I say that if you can claim that RSBis notqualified to answer your claims then you have an obligation to demonstrate your qualificationsto dispute hisobservations. "

I have no obligation to you or anyone else. Its not in my best interests to divulge my "qualifications".

"BTW I don't personally know RSB, I have never met himnor corresponded with him other than in this forum but I have known enough of his peers over the years to know thatWCO's are far more than just law enforcement personnel. "

Yes. Since their duties encompass more than simply catching poachers a I hear they are gonna fire the biologists since one of the wcos disagrees with their data of the last few years.[8D]