NPR reports
Sandhill cranes were once on the verge of extinction. That influenced the U.S. to implement laws in 1916 to protect the species. But now that these migratory birds have made a steady comeback in recent years, Alabama has decided to permit hunters to kill three sandhill cranes each.
Read news story at Sandhill Crane Hunting Returns To Alabama For The First Time In 103 Years : NPR
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