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World’s Largest Convention On Wildlife Trade Rejects Polar Bear Trade Ban

March 7, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

Bangkok, Thailand – A six month diplomatic initiative by the U.S. State Department and the Department of the Interior to list the polar bear as an endangered species under Appendix I of CITES failed today. The 178 nations that are Parties to the CITES Convention decided that the U.S. proposal lacked the necessary scientific basis for such a listing and was merely a political move requested by the highest levels of the US government. The stakes involved included the right of indigenous peoples to trade in polar bear and to sustainably use the species as a critical wildlife resource. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife polar bears

Anti-Hunters Gather Signatures to Prevent Wolf Hunt

March 7, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

Keep Michigan Wolves Protected – an animal rights activist group linked to the Humane Society of the United States – claims to have gathered more than 100,000 signatures aimed at qualifying its proposal for the ballot to prevent wolf hunting in Michigan. More here…

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife hsus, Keep Michigan Wolves Protected, wolf, wolf hunting, wolves

DNR to host series of public information meetings on wolf management

March 6, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host a series of public meetings in March to provide information to the public and answer questions regarding wolf management and the possibility of a future wolf hunting season. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife wolf, wolf management, wolves

Tom Gresham Gives NRA a Big Boost

March 5, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

Mandeville, LA – In less than two months, radio and TV host Tom Gresham delivered 16,630 new Lifetime Members to the National Rifle Association, amounting to more than $4.9 million dollars in membership dues. Gresham announced a special $300 Lifetime Membership deal with the NRA on Thursday, January 10th, via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Guntalk, complete with a special direct phone number. The deal ended last Thursday. Read more

Ammunition, Animal Rights, Firearms, General, Gun Control, Self Defense, Wildlife gun talk, nra, tom gresham

QDMA Heads to South Carolina for POMA Conference Next Week

March 2, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) will attend and participate in the annual business conference of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) in Columbia, S.C., March 6-9. Read more

Ammunition, Animal Rights, Firearms, General, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense, Wildlife Professional, Professional Outdoor Media Associaiton, qdma

Washington Times Publishes Special SAF Section on Gun Rights

March 2, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

BELLEVUE, WA – Thursday’s edition of the Washington Times includes a special 12-page section focusing on gun rights paid for and sponsored by the Second Amendment Foundation. Read more

Ammunition, Animal Rights, General, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense gun rights, second amendment, second amendment foundation, washington times

Anti-Trapping Bills Introduced Across Country

March 2, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

Anti-trapping bills have been introduced in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Oregon. Sportsmen in these states need to contact their legislators and ask them to oppose the bills. Details are below. Read more

Animal Rights, Wildlife trapping

Massachusetts Bill Allows Animal Rights Activists to Sue Sportsmen

March 2, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

Massachusetts State Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) recently introduced a bill that would allow private individuals to file lawsuits for the “protection and humane treatment of animals.” This is of great concern for all sportsmen, farmers, and dog owners. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife massachusetts

New Mexico Anti-Hunting Bill Defeated

March 2, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

On Tuesday, February 26th the New Mexico House of Representatives shot down House Bill 316, a measure banning “coyote killing contests,” by a 38 to 30 vote. Sponsored by Representative Nathan Cote (D-Las Cruces), it would have prohibited holding or participating in organized competitions with the objective of killing coyotes for prizes or entertainment. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife coyote hunting

Montana Wolf Hunt Improves

March 1, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

As of Feb. 25, hunters and trappers reported killing 219 wolves during the state’s third season and first that allowed trapping, which was 53 more than last year’s total. More here…

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife wolf, wolf hunting, wolves

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