Minnesota State Fights To Get Wolves Off Endangered Species List

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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