Bad journalism and bad practice

[Knight.54]

I just came across this. Seems like a very poorly worded headline and it also seems like not the best solution to the conflict…thoughts?

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/...epeatedly-mixing-with-cattle-near-sugar-city/

 

[Harrier]

No reason to blame journalism:
“The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.”

 

[Knight.54]

I guess.
The headline says diseased elk. It really doesn’t say anywhere there were actually any positive tests.
The part about game and fish is after the headline.
I think a journalist wrote the headline. I might be wrong.

 

[ClearCreek]

There are times when the "journalists" at a news paper will change things in a news release sent by a game and fish agency. I am not saying this is what happened here, just saying it does happen.

Sometimes this can cause some real issues.


ClearCreek

 

[westbranch]

Easy to find the F&G headline.

F&G begins harvesting elk near Sugar City due to disease concerns

Due to the potential spread of brucellosis, Fish and Game has begun removing elk from a group of around 30 that are consistently mixing with cattle in the Sugar City area. When wild ungulates and cattle intermingle, disease transmission to domestic cattle is of great concern and can have...

idfg.idaho.gov

 

[Knight.54]

Easy to find the F&G headline.

F&G begins harvesting elk near Sugar City due to disease concerns

Due to the potential spread of brucellosis, Fish and Game has begun removing elk from a group of around 30 that are consistently mixing with cattle in the Sugar City area. When wild ungulates and cattle intermingle, disease transmission to domestic cattle is of great concern and can have...

idfg.idaho.gov

Yeah. That headline has a slightly different meaning/implication.....


Thanks.

 

[Sytes]

Interesting subject. I'd say it's amazing though we know it's not an amazing means of "effective" through amplified drama to attract hits to a media release.

Hits are the qualifying factor for news outlets advertising opportunities. Ugly business though what used to be direct adverse correspondence has been replaced by internet hits/views.

I've seen BHA, RMEF, etc add spice to their headline for the intent to gain hits/interests. Fits for those drinking their Kool Aid and rationalized as a necessity to promote a "greater agenda".

I could present a few here though I don't think anyone is naive enough to believe this does not occur within our own favored journalism/conservation groups, etc.