With the recent of push of trying to ban lead fishing tackle, Congressman Bobby Rush decided to add to it by introducing a legislation that would ban all traditional lead ammo.
Bobby Rush is a U.S. Representative out of Illinois and is famous for introducing the anti-gun legislation H.R. 45 (Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act).
This House Resolution 5820 would amend the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) by removing the exemption included in the law for traditional ammunition. It was that specific exemption that forced the EPA to deny the ammunition portion of a petition filed by several groups seeking to ban both traditional ammunition and fishing tackle.
At the same time Bobby Rush introduced this bill that would ban lead ammo and fishing tackle another bill was introduced (S. 3850) that would protect all lead fishing tackle. This bill was introduced on September 28 by Senator Blanche Lincoln (D- AR).
”If the petition is accepted as presented, all lead in all fishing tackle would be banned, which would substantially increase the cost of recreational fishing and negatively impact angler participation across the country,” said American Sport fishing Association (ASA) Vice President Gordon Robertson. ”Senator Lincoln’s legislation will help to ensure that future regulations on fishing tackle are established in response to scientific data instead of unjustified petitions.”
All sportsmen should oppose the 5820 legislation by voicing your opinions to your state’s U.S. Representative. This bill will raise the prices of ammo and fishing tackle 3 to 5 times higher and will have devistating effects on the hunting and fishing industry.
Sportsmen should also contact their U.S. Senators immediately and ask that they join Sen. Lincoln in sponsoring this legislation (S. 3850) so it will go through protecting our rights.
http://www.HuntersAgainstPETA.com
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Hunting and The New York Times
A few days ago the New York Times posted an article in their newspaper talking about why it's important to preserve our heritage. Not only was I shocked to see this article posted in the New York Times, I was very impressed and happy to see this.
If you don't know this already public opinion has a lot of sway in how our laws are decided and whether they are passed or not. If the majority of Americans decide they don't like hunting or fishing because they think it's cruel and inhumane and it should be banned. How long do you think our hunting and fishing rights will last? Public opinion is very important and is overlooked most of the time.
Seeing a major publication like this publish a pro hunting article is very promising and a great step forward in the preservation of our hunting rights. I'm sure it had the anti's squirming in their seats. Every hunter and sportsman should rejoice and look at this as a positive step in the right direction.
When you think about the New York Times, publishing a pro hunting article is not the first thing that comes to mind. I know it was definitely a great surprise to me when I read it in the Sunday morning paper. It's not often that a major publication publishes a pro hunting article like this one. Hunting is our heritage and something that we must preserve for all time so generations of kids can make the same great memories we did growing up.
I recommend every sportsmen to check out that article when you get a chance.
It sure brought a smile to my face.
Be safe and good hunting.
http://www.HuntersAgainstPETA.com
If you don't know this already public opinion has a lot of sway in how our laws are decided and whether they are passed or not. If the majority of Americans decide they don't like hunting or fishing because they think it's cruel and inhumane and it should be banned. How long do you think our hunting and fishing rights will last? Public opinion is very important and is overlooked most of the time.
Seeing a major publication like this publish a pro hunting article is very promising and a great step forward in the preservation of our hunting rights. I'm sure it had the anti's squirming in their seats. Every hunter and sportsman should rejoice and look at this as a positive step in the right direction.
When you think about the New York Times, publishing a pro hunting article is not the first thing that comes to mind. I know it was definitely a great surprise to me when I read it in the Sunday morning paper. It's not often that a major publication publishes a pro hunting article like this one. Hunting is our heritage and something that we must preserve for all time so generations of kids can make the same great memories we did growing up.
I recommend every sportsmen to check out that article when you get a chance.
It sure brought a smile to my face.
Be safe and good hunting.
http://www.HuntersAgainstPETA.com
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Hunting and The New York Times
Working to Keep a Heritage Relevant
This article was pulled directly from the New York Times.
HAMBURG, Pa. — To millions of Americans, autumn means not just N.F.L. games and the World Series but also the start of hunting season — a few months packed with chances to stalk deer, bear, ducks and doves with rifles, shotguns, bows and even black-powder muskets.
“Hunting is one of those sports where you can’t have too much stuff,” said Dan Gechtman, 46, one of many customers streaming into Cabela’s, a hunting and fishing megastore here, on a balmy afternoon. “This store is on steroids,” he said while trying on a camouflage suit that fluttered with artificial leaves and taking in the dazzling array of products, stuffed animal dioramas and a laser-shooting arcade.
In some rural areas, hunting is still so universal that schools close on the opening day of deer season. President Obama, in a ritual White House act requested by sporting fans and manufacturers, proclaimed Saturday National Hunting and Fishing Day. But as the hunters revel in their preparations for their annual forays into the wild, hunting enthusiasts are gearing up to reverse the long-term dwindling of their ranks.
As the nation becomes more urban and teenagers seek other recreation, the popularity of hunting is declining. The latest federal survey, in 2006, found that 12.5 million people hunt each year, down from 17 million in 1975. Other studies suggest that perhaps 18 million people hunt occasionally, but in any case, hunters represent a shrinking part of the population.
The graying ranks and the impulses that have sustained stores like Cabela’s, even in the recession, are typified by Gerard Dick, 72, who has hunted since childhood and through a career as a high school science teacher. He owns plenty of weapons, he said, but on Thursday afternoon he was checking out a small rifle with a camouflage-covered stock.
“I’ll use it on turkeys and groundhogs,” he said.
The decline in hunters is a concern for state fish and game agencies, which are financed through licenses and excise taxes on sporting goods, as well as for pro-hunting conservation groups and advocates like the National Rifle Association.
“We’re concerned that in the future we aren’t going to have adequate dollars to manage our wildlife resources,” said John E. Frampton, director of South Carolina’s Department of Natural Resources and president of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. “We also want to preserve an important part of our heritage.”
Mr. Frampton serves on a new federal advisory board intended “to help promote and preserve America’s hunting heritage for future generations,” in part by drawing in more youths and women.
While declining interest and shrinking wildlife habitat may be the main threats to the pastime, hunting and gun groups are worried by the occasional efforts to restrict it, like the ban on mourning dove hunting in Michigan that was promoted by animal rights advocates.
South Carolina is one of four states, along with Arizona, Arkansas and Tennessee, that will vote this fall on adding the right to hunt and fish to their constitutions. Ten states already have such provisions, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
None of these long-term worries were on the mind of Victor Hakes, 53, as he wandered in Cabela’s on Thursday afternoon with his wife, Shawna, and their grandson after making a two-hour drive from northern Pennsylvania. Mr. Hakes, who builds custom trailers, bags deer and turkeys every year but has not yet shot a bear, “although I passed over two cubs,” he said.
On this trip he was just buying boots, but his eyes shifted toward the gun racks. “I’ve got 10 rifles and shotguns, and she won’t let me buy any more,” he said, nudging his wife with a laugh.
Their 3-year-old grandson, Aiden Jaeger, looked with wide eyes at a huge stuffed moose. “He’ll be a hunter and a fisherman,” Mr. Hakes said, expressing a hope that Aiden would buck the national trend and carry on a family tradition.
http://www.HuntersAgainstPETA.com
This article was pulled directly from the New York Times.
HAMBURG, Pa. — To millions of Americans, autumn means not just N.F.L. games and the World Series but also the start of hunting season — a few months packed with chances to stalk deer, bear, ducks and doves with rifles, shotguns, bows and even black-powder muskets.
“Hunting is one of those sports where you can’t have too much stuff,” said Dan Gechtman, 46, one of many customers streaming into Cabela’s, a hunting and fishing megastore here, on a balmy afternoon. “This store is on steroids,” he said while trying on a camouflage suit that fluttered with artificial leaves and taking in the dazzling array of products, stuffed animal dioramas and a laser-shooting arcade.
In some rural areas, hunting is still so universal that schools close on the opening day of deer season. President Obama, in a ritual White House act requested by sporting fans and manufacturers, proclaimed Saturday National Hunting and Fishing Day. But as the hunters revel in their preparations for their annual forays into the wild, hunting enthusiasts are gearing up to reverse the long-term dwindling of their ranks.
As the nation becomes more urban and teenagers seek other recreation, the popularity of hunting is declining. The latest federal survey, in 2006, found that 12.5 million people hunt each year, down from 17 million in 1975. Other studies suggest that perhaps 18 million people hunt occasionally, but in any case, hunters represent a shrinking part of the population.
The graying ranks and the impulses that have sustained stores like Cabela’s, even in the recession, are typified by Gerard Dick, 72, who has hunted since childhood and through a career as a high school science teacher. He owns plenty of weapons, he said, but on Thursday afternoon he was checking out a small rifle with a camouflage-covered stock.
“I’ll use it on turkeys and groundhogs,” he said.
The decline in hunters is a concern for state fish and game agencies, which are financed through licenses and excise taxes on sporting goods, as well as for pro-hunting conservation groups and advocates like the National Rifle Association.
“We’re concerned that in the future we aren’t going to have adequate dollars to manage our wildlife resources,” said John E. Frampton, director of South Carolina’s Department of Natural Resources and president of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. “We also want to preserve an important part of our heritage.”
Mr. Frampton serves on a new federal advisory board intended “to help promote and preserve America’s hunting heritage for future generations,” in part by drawing in more youths and women.
While declining interest and shrinking wildlife habitat may be the main threats to the pastime, hunting and gun groups are worried by the occasional efforts to restrict it, like the ban on mourning dove hunting in Michigan that was promoted by animal rights advocates.
South Carolina is one of four states, along with Arizona, Arkansas and Tennessee, that will vote this fall on adding the right to hunt and fish to their constitutions. Ten states already have such provisions, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
None of these long-term worries were on the mind of Victor Hakes, 53, as he wandered in Cabela’s on Thursday afternoon with his wife, Shawna, and their grandson after making a two-hour drive from northern Pennsylvania. Mr. Hakes, who builds custom trailers, bags deer and turkeys every year but has not yet shot a bear, “although I passed over two cubs,” he said.
On this trip he was just buying boots, but his eyes shifted toward the gun racks. “I’ve got 10 rifles and shotguns, and she won’t let me buy any more,” he said, nudging his wife with a laugh.
Their 3-year-old grandson, Aiden Jaeger, looked with wide eyes at a huge stuffed moose. “He’ll be a hunter and a fisherman,” Mr. Hakes said, expressing a hope that Aiden would buck the national trend and carry on a family tradition.
http://www.HuntersAgainstPETA.com
Monday, September 20, 2010
New York Troops Need Our Help
We recently received an email from a gentleman by the name of George Wooden stating that a group of troops out of Ithaca, New York who happen to be sportsmen are being attacked by animal rights groups for wanting to go hunting and fishing. There's a lodge that provides free fishing and hunting for our troops in Ithaca. It's titled the "Liberty Lodge". This is a great place for these troops to go and relax and forgot about everything they saw in the Middle East and now these animal rights groups are attacking them.
It boggles my mind that some people and groups have absolutely no shame whatsoever. These troops put their lives on the line so we can all enjoy our lives and be able to be free to pursue whatever it is we desire. Troops allow us to live in a free country that in my opinion is the best country in the world.
I would like to encourage members of these groups to hang out with some wounded and disabled veterans for a day. And then try to continue to bash and attack them merely because they want to pursue a love and passion that 13 million Americans share.
We as sportsmen must ban together and stop these hateful, negative groups from taking away something that we all love and enjoy all year long.
It's up to us if we want to keep our rights and stop things like this from happening again and again.
Please show your support.
Be safe and good hunting.
http://www.HuntersAgainstPETA.com
It boggles my mind that some people and groups have absolutely no shame whatsoever. These troops put their lives on the line so we can all enjoy our lives and be able to be free to pursue whatever it is we desire. Troops allow us to live in a free country that in my opinion is the best country in the world.
I would like to encourage members of these groups to hang out with some wounded and disabled veterans for a day. And then try to continue to bash and attack them merely because they want to pursue a love and passion that 13 million Americans share.
We as sportsmen must ban together and stop these hateful, negative groups from taking away something that we all love and enjoy all year long.
It's up to us if we want to keep our rights and stop things like this from happening again and again.
Please show your support.
Be safe and good hunting.
http://www.HuntersAgainstPETA.com
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Samsung Gets Award From PETA
Samsung recently released a web based video that attacks hunters and insults us, putting us in a very bad light.
On August 26th PETA released a statement stating they would be bestowing their “GOODY” award to Samsung for their viral video.
Here`s what PETA’s Executive Vice President, Tracy Reiman had to say, “Samsung’s ad reflects society’s evolved attitudes towards animals and shows that compassion is a far better marketing tool than cruelty.” Reiman then went on to say that hunting should not be part of a modern society.
Here are the video’s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maUfx2iUThY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRuXBxuEanY
We urge all sportsmen to stop buying Samsung products, if you do you’re fueling the anti’s fire.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Wolf Petition
Wolf Petition -
We will call on Congress to:
1. Immediately and permanently delist wolves in America.
2. Place a stop on further wolf reintroductions.
We will call on the Western States to:
1. Immediately reduce wolf numbers to the levels that were originally agreed upon in reintroduction areas.
2. Manage wolves in states that were never supposed to have wolves reintroduced into them and address the serious threat and disappearance of our big game animals.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
California Sportsmen- Tell Your Senator to Vote NO on Gun Registry Bill
“A gun registry bill in California is dangerously close to passage.
Assembly Bill 1810, sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D- LA), would require the state to keep registration information for all firearm transfers, including from transfers of commonly used hunting rifles and shotguns.
Current California law requires the state to keep a database containing information acquired from handgun transfers only. The information kept by the state includes the owner’s name and address as well as a description and serial number of the handgun. Under AB 1810, this same information would be kept for all firearms transfers.
“It’s bad enough that the state keeps personal information from handgun transfers,” said Jeremy Rine, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance associate director of state services. “There is no compelling reason for Californians’ Second Amendment rights being further infringed through this legislation.”
Earlier this year, AB 1810 passed the California Assembly and, on August 12, the bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill could now be voted on by the full Senate at any time.
Take Action! California sportsmen should immediately contact their state senators and urge them to oppose AB 1810. Tell them there is no justification for expanding the state’s registry to include all firearms transfers by law abiding gun owners.”
To find your state senator’s contact information, please visit www.ussportsmen.org/LAC.
For more information, contact the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance: email info@ussportsmen.org
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
801 Kingsmill Parkway
Columbus, Ohio 43229
614-888-4868
www.ussportsmen.org
info@ussportsmen.org
Please support our brothers at the USSA in this fight by clicking on the links and taking action.
Hunters Against PETA
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Good Words From Ted Nugent!
With the beautiful Atlantic Ocean whitecapping out my hotel window on Fort Lauderdale Beach this fine American rock ‘n ‘roll summer morning, the only thing more beautiful is my handsome, oh-so-utilitarian Glock Model 20, 10 mm semi-auto pistol and 12 loaded high-capacity magazines sitting on the little table next to me. I am such a man for all seasons. Can you say cocked, locked and ready to rock, doc?
I’m on my 47th annual blitzkrieg rock ‘n’ roll tour across America. I have many guitars, oversized amplifiers and plenty of guns and ammo. The American Boy Scout lives. Prepared is good. Unprepared is for losers. Know it.
By all intellectually honest considerations, my gift of life qualifies as supreme, and not only worthy of defending, but clearly demanding to be defended by all moral beings.
And speaking of losers, sadly and frighteningly, some weasels made their way onto the Supreme Court who apparently do not agree with me. Fortunately, I am a self-made man, have a firm grasp of logic, self-evident truth and its history, and I wait for no one to authorize my pure instinct to defend myself and loved ones. When in doubt, I whip it out.
Like many real Americans across this great country, while we are relieved and pleased with the McDonald v. Chicago ruling of five Supreme Court justices, I am appalled that any clear-thinking human being, much less an American sitting on the Supreme Court of the United States, could possibly believe that individual Americans have no right to self-defense. That four of the nine justices believe this is a monumental indictment against the very precepts of the American experiment, the premise of God-given individual rights and a cruel bastardization of our sacred U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
If anyone thinks for one minute that I am waiting for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg or anyone else to give me the green light to practice the religion of my choice or to speak my individual mind or to write what I damn well please in song or on the pages of newspapers, magazines or websites, he has another painful thing coming.
Heads up, black-robers. I am in charge of my life, survival, thoughts, statements, writings, religious practices and, without a shadow of a doubt, my God-given individual right to keep and bear arms to defend myself from evil in any shape or form. With all due respect, I see and know clear and present evil in tyranny, dictatorships, emperors, kings, despots, slave drivers and the history of abuse of power. And I defy it out of hand.
If ever there was an abuse of power, it would be most egregious when people are voted into public office by “we the people” of America and those elected people have the audacity to attempt to deny me the right to self-defense, then have the unmitigated pomposity to steal more of my hard-earned tax dollars to hire their own armed security detail with my money while forcing me into unarmed helplessness. It must stop now. Know it.
With the Mao Zedong fan club in the White House, a clueless, rookie president hellbent on spending like a maniac as unprecedented debt piles up all around him, and every other imaginable indicator of an America turned upside-down, it comes as no surprise that this insane level of madness has metastasized into a Supreme Court where the Bill of Rights is being trashed by clueless, dangerously insulated old people intentionally disconnected from the real world, where the possession of a firearm often means the difference between life and death for good, innocent Americans every day of the year.
Whose side are these “justices” on?
To dismiss this self-evident truth is literally to side with a failed court system and the evil perpetrators of its insidious, engineered recidivism, virtually guaranteeing stacks of dead victims at the hands of released monsters, while the supreme black-robers go about their professionally protected little lives.
Tell me these four Supreme Court justices don’t know this. Tell me they qualify to have any variation of the term “justice” associated with their names in any way, shape or form. Tell me you believe in forced unarmed helplessness of good American families. Tell me you care. Ask me if I do.
We’d better get crackin’, America. The Supreme Court indecision on the Second Amendment (and I don’t want to hear about the close call) is further proof that the American way is being attacked like never before. I hope all Americans are raising hell like I am, letting elected officials know that we are deeply offended by the course America is on. Fedzilla in all its ugly forms is beyond out of control. The Mao Zedong fan club is moving forward at a breakneck pace to disassemble fundamentally the American dream. It must be stopped.
This blatant disregard for the most basic human right and instinct to self-defense is as bad as it gets. It is time to clean house. Time for real hope and change. I hope we change back to the real America as fast as possible. My life is worth protecting, and my American dream is worth fighting to get back.
“To keep” means it’s mine – you can’t have it. “Bear arms” can only mean one thing: I’ve got some on me right here, right now. “Shall not be infringed” also needs no interpretation, unless you just don’t get it. Get it. And get it right.
Ted Nugent
“What better way to kick off the 4th of July then to read something like this from someone who cares more about our rights as Americans than anyone alive I know. You have our full support Ted Nugent.” – Jason Fackrell
Happy 4th of July America!
Freedom Is Not Free.
Jason Fackrell – Founder of Hunters Against PETA
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Toby Bridges Update Regarding Serious Wolf Problem
Dear Shooting & Hunting Industry Member;
The following e-mail went to Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle yesterday, in regards to the fast growing wolf populations in those states - and the now declining deer populations in those areas where wolves have a strong presence.
While hunters are now beginning to feel the bite of the wolf…the residents of these states have only seen the tip of that iceberg.
The following includes two LOBO WATCH links, to a two-part report written by former USFWS Chief of Operations for the National Wildlife Refuge system, Jim Beers - and it takes a hard look at what lies ahead.
When is the shooting & hunting industry going to organize and get involved with a strong, unified stand against the idiocy of allowing wolves to continue spreading into other wildlife rich regions of this country? Hunting opportunities are now beginning to dry up in Montana, Idaho, and northwestern Wyoming. And wolves are now moving out of these areas and into Washington, Oregon and Colorado…just as they moved out of Minnesota and into Wisconsinand the UP of Michigan.
And as it has everywhere wolves are allowed to establish strong population levels, the amount of huntable big game quickly crashes.
Is the shooting and hunting industry going to sit on its ass and watch the past hundred years of conservation efforts simply be lost? Many of those who live in the West have witnessed the loss of 60- to 80-percent of some very fine elk herds to wolves, and they already feel as if the industry has deserted them.
Toby Bridges
LOBO WATCH
100 Parker Court
Missoula, MT 59801
Jim Beers retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after 32 years of service, during which he filled positions as a wildlife biologist, a special agent, and even as the Chief of Operations for the National Wildlife Refuge system, among others.
He has seen USFWS at its best, and at its worst.
In a two-part report published on the LOBO WATCH website, he shares the true reason why wolves are being reestablished as the primary predator, wolf impact, their spread, and the danger they pose to all Americans.
Whether you are for or against having wolves among us, these eye-opening reports share details about wolves that most Americans have not been told by those who are forcing us to accept them. If we’re going to be faced with living with wolves, here is the start to the education every one of us will require.
Part 1 – Wolf Country in 2010
http://www.lobowatch.com/WhyWolves.html
Part 2 – Wolves, A Deadly Threat Coming To Urban America
http://www.lobowatch.com/WhyWolves2.html
Ironically, as I was building the page for Part 2 of Jim Beers’ report on LOBO WATCH yesterday, I received a phone call from a local predator controller who had just been alerted that 15 wolves had been spotted on a mountain side only about 3 miles from where I sat. The pack had crossed just above the big white “L” (Loyola Sacred Heart High School) on Mount Jumbo…right at the edge of Missoula.
It’s happening.
Toby Bridges
LOBO WATCH
Friday, May 21, 2010
PETA Makes A Phone Call And Gets DA-Richard Smothermon Out Of ‘Chandler, Oklahoma’ To Press Charges Against A Hunter For Legally Killing A Wild Hog!
Dear Fellow Sportsmen,
I have some disturbing news and I’m asking everyone that wants to keep hunting and fishing to fight for our rights now and to take action on something I’m about to tell you.
Recently Hunters Against PETA was contacted by a fellow sportsman by the name of Ryan J Carretero out of Chandler, Oklahoma – Lincoln County. Ryan indicated to us that he had recently been charged with animal cruelty for hunting, trapping then killing a wild hog with a knife.
Ryan posted the video of the hunt on youtube causing PETA to see it, then PETA in return called the DA of Chandler, Oklahoma – Richard Smothermon to press charges of “animal cruelty” on Ryan Carretero. Ryan posted bail last Friday, May 14th.
Ryan is a law abiding citizen who has never been arrested before and is a stand up citizen. What Ryan did was completely legal and he was within 100% of his rights. He was hunting, trapping and killing a wild animal. He did absolutely nothing wrong. He posted the hunt on youtube which gave PETA a reason and ammunition to call the Sheriff and DA of Chandler Oklahoma and get them to press charges on Ryan.
In our eyes this is a very important case. If PETA can simply make a phone call to the DA and Sheriff’s office and get them to press charges for trapping, hunting and killing a wild animal then what’s next for sportsmen’s rights?
This is proof of just how strong animal rights groups like PETA are becoming and how dangerous they are to our rights as sportsmen.
We’re urging every sportsman who reads this to contact DA-Richard Smothermon and Judge Paul Vassar and pressure them to drop the charges against Ryan Carretero. Also we’re asking that you spread the word to as many people as you can to contact these people as well.
Strength is built in numbers.
We must make a stand now or we won’t have any rights left to fight for.
District #23
Richard L. Smothermon
District Attorney
Pottawatomie County Courthouse
331 N. Broadway
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
Phone: (405)-275-6800
Fax: (405)-275-3575
Lincoln County Courthouse
811 Manvel Ave., Suite 8
Chandler Oklahoma 74834
Phone: (405)-258-1674
Fax: (405)-258-3136
Send an Email: http://www.ok.gov/triton/contact.php?ac=92&id=92
Paul Vassar – District Judge
Lincoln County Courthouse
811 Manvel Ave., Suite 8
Chandler Oklahoma 74834
Phone: (405)-258-1399
Mayor Tom Knight
Chandler City Hall
414 Manvel Ave
Chandler, Oklahoma 74834
Phone: (405)-264-5000
Fax: (405)-264-5099
Sincerely,
Jason Fackrell
Founding Member of Hunters Against PETA
Join The Fight For Our Rights!
We’ve been asked many times for a link to the video. The video was taken off of youtube therefore no one can see it. However it doesn’t matter what’s on the video he was within his rights of taking wild game. The sheriff of Lincoln County has also stated after watching the video that he did absolutely nothing wrong and obeyed the law. It was the decision of DA-Richard Smothermon to press these charges due to a high amount of pressure from PETA.
Animal rights groups think and say any form of killing or consuming any animal is “animal cruelty.” As hunters there needs to be no gray area when it comes to legally taking a wild animal, it’s black or white you’re on one side or the other. Every little victory for these animal rights groups big or small and whether we agree with the way the animal was killed or not puts another bullet through our rights as sportsmen and gets them closer to their goal.
When animal rights groups start dictating to us how we can take wild game and which legal weapons we can use to take them then our rights are already gone.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Firearm Ban In Illinois
Currently in Illinois there’s a pending “assault weapon” ban that would prohibit many commonly used hunting rifles.
The measure, House Bill 5751 was introduced by Representative Edward Acevedo (D-Chicago), it would prohibit the manufacture, delivery, sale, purchase or possession of semi-automatic “assault weapons.” This bill defines assault weapon to include many firearms that are commonly used for hunting such as semi-automatic shotguns that have either a pistol grip or a thumb hole stock.
This bill does allow for the continued possession of banned firearms that are owned before the ban takes effect but would not allow the purchase or transfer of new firearms that are on the list. Additionally, HB 5751 includes an exemption for the possession of a banned firearm if it is used solely for hunting. However, this exemption does not provide adequate protection for sportsmen who might also use that same firearm for recreational or target shooting.
We at Hunters Against PETA are sending out an alert to all fellow sportsmen in the Illinois area warning them to fight this to the end as we will be doing also.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The HSUS Buying Up Stock
The HSUS Continues To Buy Stock To Push Their Agenda
The largest and richest anti-hunting organization continues to buy up stock in food companies. They do this so that they will gain control over what these companies use to make their products and in the end to ultimately accomplish their goal which is to stop all consuming and killing of animals.
A press release that was sent out by the HSUS indicated that they bought stock in Flower Foods Inc., which is a company based out of Georgia that manufactures baked goods. The HSUS intends to use their power to make Flower Foods to stop using egg suppliers that don't act to the exact standards that the HSUS thinks they should be.
One of the standards being the size of the cage where the hens are stored.
As some may recall the HSUS bought stock in 'Jack In The Box' and the 'Steak and Shake' chains back in February under the same intentions.
Hunters Against PETA will continue to keep an eye on the HSUS and do what we can to combat them. The HSUS is the biggest threat to us sportsmen, they are extremely rich and powerful. They have many friends in Hollywood and in Washington.
http://www.HuntersAgainstPeta.comSunday, April 4, 2010
Kinesys Sunscreen Company Friends With PETA
We received an informative email the other day from one of our friends DIYBowHunter.com informing us of an email that they received from the large and popular sunscreen company Kinesys. Kinesys is a very large sunscreen manufacture. Here is the email that Kinesys sent to DIYBowHunter.com
“Hi Al,
Thanks so much for your email. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide a
free sample for you to test.
Our promotional efforts focus mainly on efforts to help prevent sun damage,
especially in the area of skin cancer prevention. While we certainly can
appreciate how your readers would have significant need for an undetectable
sun protection product while hunting, I am sure you can also appreciate how
a company such as ours must be careful in choosing our alignment partners.
We have a significant number of retailers, end-users and stakeholders who
would prefer we stay focused on an educational-only message.
As I am sure you have heard before, your sport is considered controversial
by some and we consider any possible promotional opportunities to be
inappropriate for our mainstream family-oriented messages. Additionally, as
you will see in our website we have deliberately formulated our products to
be cruelty-free to animals and we are a partner of such groups as Caring
Consumer, an affiliate of PeTA. Obviously, sport hunting is highly
inconsistent with this stance.
We did have the opportunity to view your website and we believe it to be
well-done and your hard work in presenting it does show. However, for both
business and ethical reasons we thank you for your interest but decline any
future involvement.
We wish you and Eric success with your website and blog and should you wish
to purchase KINeSYS products, we always welcome new customers.
Sincerely,
Rob Takeuchi
KINeSYS Inc.”
We at Hunters Against PETA encourage everyone to stop buying this company`s products, if you do you`re supporting PETA.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Wolves Update From Montana
PRESS RELEASE
March 27, 2010
For Immediate Release.
Contact: info@markformontana.com
Montana Congressional Challenger Calls for Immediate Reduction of Wolf Population in Montana
Paradise, Montana (Mar. 27, 2010) – Montana Congressional challenger, Mark French, is calling for an immediate reduction of the wolf populations in Montana, citing four main points. First is the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) policy of eradicating a species that represents an “emerging threat” to a native endangered species, as has become apparent with the current non-native wolf species introduced in the state. Secondly, the presence of a harmful parasite enhanced in Montana through introduction of this non-native wolf subspecies. Third is the direct threat of domestic predation as seen last week with the miniature horses near St.Regis and the recent killing of a healthy female jogger in Alaska. Lastly is the obvious and severe decline in the wild game populations linked directly to wolf predation.
French noted the MFWP’s policy for eradicating “emerging threats” practiced during the purposeful poisoning of the Blossom Lakes and Creek Fisheries in August 2009 near Thompson Falls, Montana as well as other locations in the state. To be consistent with the MFWP’s philosophy where the “emerging threat” of the brook trout was potentially harming the viability of the native endangered bull trout, French says the state must take a studied look at the current wolf issue here in Montana. The introduced wolf is roughly twice the size of the resident endangered wolf, and comes from a Northern wolf population that is far from endangered. “Montanans suspect they have been sold a lie. They are taking action into their own hands because their government has failed them while their game herds are disappearing before their eyes,” French exclaimed.
There are many subspecies of wolves in America. Wolf advocates have classified the many wolf subspecies into 5 groups: two of which are Canis lupus nubilus (CLN), considered the category for the small “native” Montana wolf – and Canis lupus occidentalis(CLO), a far northern subspecies category for the much larger wolf that was introduced into Montana over a decade ago. It is important to note that the CLN subspecies is considered threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), whereas the CLO subspecies is not.
“Introduction of the CLO subspecies is not justified under the ESA,” states French, when recognizing that these wolves have a much harsher impact on the Montana environment and other native big game species than the CLN subspecies would have had. Of the greatest immediate concern is the impact of this larger more aggressive subspecies on game herds. “How can we protect this subspecies under the ESA, when it is the smaller native CLN subspecies that has qualified for threatened species protection in our state?” French asks.
In addition to the Endangered Species Act concerns, there has emerged a potentially significant public health hazard due to the parasite, E.granulosa, enhanced in our environment through introduction of the non-native wolf subspecies. This foreign parasite can potentially have incalculable negative economic impact in addition to a direct threat to domestic herd animals, pets and human health. This parasite has the potential to infect all persons involved in the handling and consumption of domestic and game animals. “Is Montana’s ranching industry prepared to weather this potentially huge economic threat? In addition, are we willing to have our people and pets threatened by attack when going out alone? asks French, a rancher, outdoorsman and medical scientist.
As the invasive brook trout was an “emerging threat” to the threatened bull trout and decisive action was taken by MFWP to remove the “emerging threat”, decisive action must be taken by MFWP against the invasive CLO wolf subspecies in order to protect the ESA threatened CLN wolf subspecies. The declining herds, domestic threats and the parasite problem seal the urgency of this decisive action.
A public meeting on this subject called by Senator Hinkle, will be held at the Thompson Falls gymnasium on 3/29/10 from 6-8 PM. Regional wolf experts will take questions.
French asks any concerned citizen to contact Joe Maurier, Director of MFWP, through Phone: 406-444-9089 ext. 2535; Email: jmaurie@mt.gov; or Fax: 406-444-4952.
Express your thoughts and request the following actions be taken immediately:
1. Immediate public hearing on this issue called within 2 weeks.
2. Open season for all legal hunters.
3. State sponsored aggressive helicopter hunting.
4. State sponsored trapping.
Once the immediate threat of this non-native wolf species is significantly reduced, Montana must retain complete wolf management responsibility as authorized under the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution.
We at Hunters Against PETA will definitely be expressing our opinion on this matter and we urge everyone who reads this to follow suit and do the same.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Minnesota Fights To Manage Wolves
Minnesota has recently asked the U.S. Fish and Game to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list again up in the Great Lakes Region. If the petition is successful it would allow the wolf population to be managed there once again.
However groups like the HSUS and the Defenders of Wildlife are going to fight tooth and nail to see that this doesnt happen.
The petition was filed on March, 17th by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and asked that the feds respond within 90 days.
The first delisting was in 2007 and was challenged by the HSUS but was struck down by a federal court and they were put back on the list in 2008.
Then on May, 4th 2009 the wolves in the Great Lakes Region were taken off of the Endangered Species List thanks to a good move by Bush. However groups of anti`s fought to have them put back on the Endangered Species List citing that Bush`s administration didn`t follow proper procedure during their final weeks in office. This put them back on the list on Sept, 16th 2009.
Hunters Against PETA fully supports Minnesota`s decision to get the wolves removed off of the Endangered Species List in the Great Lakes Region and we will lend our full support in anyway we can to see that this happens.
http://www.huntersagainstpeta.comWednesday, March 24, 2010
Please support our brothers - USSA
USSA Unveils Exciting New Program
to Defend Sportsmen’s Rights
(Columbus) – Today, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) officially unveiled a dynamic new initiative aimed at building an army of sportsmen from coast to coast to protect America’s outdoor heritage for future generations.
The USSA’s Sentry Program is free to join and represents the most intense effort ever focused on attracting sportsmen to become active players in the fight to preserve hunting, fishing and trapping rights whenever they are threatened.
By becoming a Sentry, sportsmen gain access to instant email communications about local and national threats to their outdoor rights as they happen. They will also be given specific instructions on which public officials to contact and when as these threats emerge. This communication network will enable sportsmen to mobilize quicker and more effectively than ever before.
In addition to getting sportsmen engaged in advocacy, the Sentry Program offers additional benefits, giving sportsmen a “one stop” web site for key information including state hunting regulations, information on where one can find a shooting range and other hunting and fishing tips from recognized leaders in the outdoor community.
“There are many anti-hunting organizations seeking to do away with what we love,” said Bud Pidgeon, USSA president and CEO. “By coming together under the Sentry Program, sportsmen will enhance our ranks and collectively stand tall against those groups.”
There is no cost to join the Sentry Program and requires only a minimal amount of information from those interested. For more information, please contact 614-888-4868, visit the USSA’s website at www.ussportsmen.org/BeASentry, or e-mail info@ussportsmen.org.
You can also view a video describing the program by clicking here.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.
Monday, March 15, 2010
New Document From Administration Could Be Trouble For Sportsmen
A memo that was leaked from the Department of Interior states plans to set aside millions of acres of federal land that currently are open to sportsmen. They`re going to name this land "National Monuments." These millions of acres will become federal land if Obama makes it so, all this needs is Obama`s pen stroke and it`s done.
The memo states about 13 million acres across nine western states that will be set aside as "National Monuments."
The 1906 Antiquities Act allows the President to make these designations without Congressional approval or local input.
We are very concerned about this having learned from past history, Monument designations have caused trouble for sportsmen. One example is President Carter created millions of acres of National Park Service Monuments in Alaska which were immediately closed to all types of hunting. It took an act of Congress to undo many of these hunting closures.
President Clinton took similar action at the end of his term.
We know that a Monument designation does not automatically limit hunting or other uses, however experience has shown that this type of designation can have a negative impact on access and conservation efforts.
We at Hunters Against PETA believe that all sportsmen and American citizens should have the right to voice their opinions on this matter and we`ll be sending our opinion to the White House expressing our disapproval.
We`ll be watching this matter very closely and make sportsmen aware of any changes regarding this matter.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Anti-Hunter To Be Named Key House Committee For Sportsmen
U.S. Representative Jim Moran (D-VA) who has long apposed hunting and trapping and who has cosponsored multiple anti-hunting, anti-trapping bills during his political history made be nominated to a key position (Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies) that will have a negative impact on sportsmen.
If nominated Moran would oversee the funding for the Department of Interior and its various agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This position would give him access and high power over decisions made regarding public lands which sportsmen hunt on. So he would have the power to close access to public lands or keep them open to sportsmen.
The HSUS supports Jim Moran and his efforts.
Here are some examples of the anti-trapping laws he cosponsored:
HR 3710- which would prohibit the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System; and
HR 2480- “Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009” which would enforce more restrictive labeling requirements on fur.
In February, 2009, he helped form the “Creature Caucus” in order to promote animal rights issues in Washington.
Moran has also supported anti-gun legislation earning himself the number four position on the NRA’s 2006 Top Anti-Gun representatives.
Jim Moran is a serious threat to sportsmen and gun owners, we will be keeping a close eye on him and making the public aware of his actions every step of the way.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Defenders of Wildlife Attack Cabela`s
The Defenders Of Wildlife – being one of the biggest anti-hunting groups in America have set their sites on two of the biggest and best outdoor stores` – Cabela`s and Sportsman`s Warehouse.
The Defenders Of Wildlife posted this on their site action alert accusing these companies for sponsoring what they call “wolf killing competitions,” in Idaho.
The group has also attacked Cabela’s for the decision by the local paper in Sidney, Nebraska to not run an inflammatory ad against Cabela’s that Defenders had produced. It then went on to solicit funds to run the ad in other papers throughout the state.
Cabela`s did not sponsor any “wolf killing competition” and if they had we`d be thanking them. What they did though was give $150 worth of products as a donation to the Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife-Idaho organization. The Sporstmen for Fish and Wildlife group organized and conducted three local predator hunts in 2009. The hunts complied with all state and federal laws. Additionally, all available information indicates that no wolves were killed during the hunts.
The Defenders of Wildlife have been long time advocates for keeping the wolf on the endangered species list, which are now wiping out our elk herds in the Rockies.
We urge everyone who stops in a Cabela`s or Sportsman`s Warehouse to let them know of your support for their efforts and give them a pat on the back.
Friday, February 19, 2010
The HSUS Gives “Humane” Ratings To States!
For years now the HSUS has issued what they call “report cards” to Congress rating each state according to how much support they give to the HSUS and animal rights.
Now the HSUS is giving ratings according to the laws each state has on it`s books.
This February 8, the HSUS announced it was releasing its first “Humane State Ranking.” This is what the groups press release is intended to be “a comprehensive report rating all 50 states on a wide range of animal protection laws dealing with pets, animal cruelty and fighting, wildlife, animals in research, horses, and farm animals.”
No surprise that California came in at number one. You can`t even hunt on Sunday in CA…whoever heard of such a thing?
If your state is not high on their list be thankful.
Click here to see how your state ranks according to the HSUShttp://www.huntersagainstpeta.com
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