New Poll: HSUS Continues to Dupe Donors

GW:  A corrected version of a previous post is here from humanewatch.org

CapitolSouth6Evidence continues to mount that the Humane Society of the United States is betraying its donors’ trust. Last week we reported that HSUS internal polls showed the vast majority of HSUS donors believe their contributions to HSUS are used to fund local animal shelters. Now this week, new polling data reinforces our assertion that HSUS is knowingly misleading its donors.

We recently asked 1,051 HSUS donors why they support the Humane Society of the United States, and the results of the survey are very revealing. Over 80% of the HSUS donors said that the primary reason they support HSUS is “to help HSUS care for homeless dogs and cats in animal shelters” and to “reduce the number of animals put down in shelters each year.” We then asked the logical follow up question—“were you aware that HSUS gives just 1 percent of its budget to local pet shelters?” Over 87% of HSUS donors answered “No.” Also, HSUS does not run a single pet shelter of its own and is not affiliated with similarly named local humane societies.

Download the survey in PDF format here.

And that’s not all. After learning that HSUS only gives 1% of its budget to local animal shelters, 75% of HSUS donors are less likely to support HSUS. Lastly, 95% of HSUS donors agreed that HSUS should be required to disclose the fact that is not affiliated with local humane societies in its advertising.

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Animal Rights

Don’t miss the chance to hunt wild turkey this spring

With spring turkey season right around the corner, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters who haven’t purchased a license yet that spring turkey licenses are still available.

spring turkey video thumbnail“Michigan has been ranked in the top 10 in the nation for turkey harvest on an annual basis by the National Wild Turkey Federation,” said Al Stewart, DNR upland game bird specialist. “The DNR’s goal for the spring turkey season is to maximize hunting opportunities and maintain satisfactory hunting experiences. Over the years, Michigan has consistently exceeded turkey hunter satisfaction goals.”

Spring turkey hunters may purchase a Hunt 234 license throughout the entire spring turkey season (through May 31). Hunt 234 is a statewide license valid for all open areas except public lands in Unit ZZ (southern Lower Peninsula). Turkey hunters also have the option to purchase a leftover license for units where licenses are still available. Hunt 301 in Unit ZZ is another great option, with many leftover licenses that can be purchased over the counter.  For a list of available licenses, go to www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more

Hunting

Seven recipients will share $1.25 million from DNR’s Aquatic Habitat Grant Program

The Department of Natural Resources has approved the second round of projects under its Aquatic Habitat Grant Program. A total of 18 applications seeking $3.4 million were received and evaluated. The DNR has approved the following seven projects totaling $1.25 million:

Applicant Name Project Name Applicant County Grant Amount Recommended
Huron Pines Houghton Creek Fish Passage Improvement/Flynn Road Crossing Restoration Ogemaw $85,000
Battle Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage District Battle Creek River Stream Restoration Eaton $260,000
Conservation Resource Alliance Free Span the Maple River Connectivity Initiative Emmet $75,000
Michigan Trout Unlimited Schwartz Creek Fish Passage Improvement Dickinson $65,000
Friends of the Shiawassee River Shiatown Stream Restoration Shiawassee $365,000
City of Rochester Paint Creek Habitat Restoration – Phase II Oakland $100,000
Ionia Conservation District Grand River Restoration at Lyons Ionia $300,000

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Fishing

New NWTF Website Takes Flight

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) launched its new website, www.NWTF.org, the web’s undisputed one-stop-shop for all things related to wild turkey conservation and hunting.

Website visitors will immediately notice the visually appealing interface and navigation options to the topics that receive the highest amount of web traffic.

“We are very proud to give our website a more modern look with several interactive resources,” said George Thornton, NWTF CEO. “It provides easier access to the most important information related to the NWTF Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative.”

The new website provides turkey hunting articles and tutorials from basic to advanced experience levels, and numerous wildlife and habitat conservation related articles. The site also outlines the NWTF Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative while highlighting the organization’s success in helping restore wild turkey populations from historic lows. Read more

Hunting

Walker’s® Game Ear Offers The New

Walker’s® Game Ear®, the shooting and hunting industry pioneer in hearing protection, introduces three new versions of their most popular muff. The PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs, previously available in black only, are now available in Mossy Oak Blaze, Mossy Oak Break Up Country, and Pink.

The ultra-light Walkers PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs provide complete protection with outstanding comfort whether in the field or at a shooting range. To ensure comfort, these muffs feature low profile contoured cup, a padded headband and soft PVC ear pads all in a compact folding design. With a noise reducing rating (NRR) of 31db, the PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs help protect your hearing from sustained or loud sounds. Other uses of the PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs are yard work, operating heavy machinery and any other tasks where noise causes irreversible hearing damage.

Walker’s Game Ear PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs Features:

  • Low Profile Contoured Cup
  • Padded headband
  • Soft PVC ear pads
  • Ultra-lightweight
  • Compact folding design
  • 31dB NRR
  • ANSI S3.19 Rated
  • Available in Mossy Oak® Blaze, Black or Pink

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Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Deer Talk Now Reveals 10 Best Deer Hunting States

Iola, Wisconsin – Hunters from across the country have varied opinions on what makes their state among the best or worst for whitetail hunting. When it comes to discussing the best and worst states for deer hunting, don’t rely on anecdotes and coffee shop chatter when you can get the facts in cold, hard numbers.

From North to South, Deer & Deer Hunting Editor Dan Schmidt reveals the Top 10-plus deer hunting states in the latest episode of Deer Talk Now, and he explains why they’re that strong in this epic episode of Deer Talk Now. Learn more about deer behavior, distribution and hunter success rates for the top states.

Is your state on the list? Do you think it should be? Bonus: The Worst Deer Hunting States in America and the Top 3 Underrated States. Also, what happened in Texas in 2009 that drastically changed deer harvest records?

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Hunting

Arizona Files Motions Today to Protect State’s Interest in Mexican Wolf Recovery

PHOENIX — The State of Arizona, on behalf of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, today filed two motions aimed at protecting the state’s interest in the Mexican wolf reintroduction program and successful recovery of the endangered wolf subspecies that inhabits east-central Arizona and New Mexico.

Arizona filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit Center for Biological Diversity v. Sally Jewell. The suit concerns the recently-revised 10(j) Rule that governs the management of Mexican wolves in Arizona and New Mexico. The state filed the motion to intervene to defend its trust authority over wildlife conservation in Arizona and its involvement in the revision of the 10(j) Rule.

The state also filed a motion to dismiss the suit based on the court’s lack of subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that their interests have suffered due to the revised 10(j) Rule.

“Given that the new rule governing Mexican wolf recovery provides more habitat and potential for population growth than the rule and permit it replaced, the plaintiffs cannot demonstrate that their interests have suffered as required by law,” said Arizona Game and Fish Commission Chair Robert Mansell.

The revised 10(j) Rule increases the Mexican wolf population objective from at least 100 animals to a range of 300 to 325. It also eliminates the previous recovery area where wolves could live to a three-zone area that eventually expands their range ten-fold. Read more

Wildlife

Funky Nests in Funky Places Contest Underway

Using spider web to affix its nest to a single bulb in a strand of holiday lights, this tiny Anna’s Hummingbird successfully hatched two chicks. 2014 entry by Kathy West, California.

Ithaca, NY—Spring is nesting season and some birds have a flair for the funky when it comes to finding the right real estate to lay their eggs and raise their chicks. The annual “Funky Nests in Funky Places” contest hosted by the Celebrate Urban Birds project at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is underway. Look for another entertaining collection of nests in old boots, barbecue grills, motorcycle helmets, traffic signals, rakes, old tires and who-knows-what.

Participants may send in a photo, video, story, poem, or even some form of dance or artwork. Entries may be submitted in categories such as “cutest,” “funniest,” “funkiest,” or “most inconvenient.” Celebrate Urban Birds is offering a free, downloadable flyer showing some of the places you can look for funky nests in urban locations. Read more

Wildlife

Thompson/Center Reintroduces G2 Contender in Complete Rifle and Complete Pistol Systems

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Thompson/Center Arms makes it easier than ever for sportsmen and women to experience the versatility and performance of an interchangeable firearms platform through the reintroduction of the venerable G2 Contender. Now, T/C enthusiasts can take home a G2 Contender rifle or pistol as part of a complete rifle or complete pistol system.

Utilizing the longtime choice of serious hunters around the world, the G2 Contender, the complete rifle and complete pistol systems easily transition from plinking to big-game hunting. Chambered in .30-30 Win. (Complete Rifle System) as well as .22LR and .357 Magnum (Complete Pistol Systems), the new T/C G2 Contender rifle and pistol come complete with barrel, stock and forend. As needs arise, hunters and shooters have the freedom to customize their G2 Contender complete rifle with barrels in blued or stainless and in seven different calibers ranging from 17 HMR to 30-30 Win. An additional 11 different calibers from 17 HMR to 45 Colt/410 Bore are available as an accessory barrel to compliment the G2 Contender complete pistol. Read more

Firearms
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