Unexpected Backlash

Believe it or not, when he called his friends, Plucas was “met with hostility and contempt,” as he told the Dodo. It seems that they simply could not get behind their friend’s decision.

Instead of offering to help, Plucas’ friends said things like “that’s illegal, so you shouldn’t do it” and “you should have let nature take care of it!” Instantly, it became quite clear to Plucas that his so-called friends would not come over and help the farmer any time soon. Still, despite their warnings and chastisements, Plucas couldn’t give up on the moose. So, instead, he focused on getting the baby moose to eat something. The farmer understood it would be a long, lonely night, and he needed to start somewhere…