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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 HSUS

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Animal Rights Cacus formed in Calfornia State Legislation….More proof of how strong the animal rights groups are becoming!

Sportsmen in CA and across America must stand up and fight against these groups and politicians.

“Importance of COHA Reaches New Heightened Level

In a move that further validates California as the front line in the nationwide fight to protect the future of hunting, the California State Legislature has laid claim to the first ever Caucus formed solely to push an animal rights agenda. According to a press release issued by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the new “Animal Protection Caucus” – co-chaired by Senator Dean Florez (D-Shafter), Senator Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks), Assembly Member Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita), and Assembly Member Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) – will serve to highlight important issues affecting animals and to educate legislators and their staff on the need for “sensible” animal protection legislation.

This bold move by certain members of the California Legislature and the animal rights community clearly demonstrates their focus on California and their increased priority of passing legislation in our state that directly challenges your freedom to hunt.

“Although it may be unfathomable, hunters and other conservationists have just been served serious notice that California will now face even greater challenges to our outdoor traditions,” stated California Outdoor Heritage Alliance President, Bill Gaines.

California’s outdoorsmen and women simply have no choice but to ensure their voice is loud and united in the halls of the State Capitol by supporting the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) and COHA’s Political Action Committee (COHA PAC). Do your part – unite with COHA and help meet this challenge by joining COHA at Join COHA. Support COHA PAC and enter to win great prizes by purchasing tickets for the COHA PAC raffle at COHA PAC. COHA PAC funds are only used to help elect pro-hunting candidates for statewide public office”

Here`s what the HSUS had to say about the new animal rights cacus. Wayne Pacelle (president of the HSUS) will be present at the CA state capital in Feb to kick off this new cacus click here

Please send your support to the COHA – outdoorheritage.org (California Outdoor Heritage Alliance) and voice your opinion in opposition to this new animal rights cacus and the people behind it:

Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Thousand Oaks, and Assembly members Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, and Pedro Nava, D-Santa Barbara, Jim Moran, D-Va., and Elton Gallegly, R-Calif.

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