Executive Order Takes Wind Out of Antis' Effort to Ban Hunting

[LifeNRA]

Executive Order Takes Wind Out of Antis' Effort to Ban Hunting

Anti's Want Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Eliminated on Refuge

September 7, 2007 (National)

Anti-hunters are pressuring federal officials to ban hunting, fishing and trapping on a New England wildlife refuge; however, President Bush’s recent Executive Order trumps the demands of the anti’s.

In Defense of Animals, the Animal Protection Institute and other national anti-hunting groups are insisting that officials abandon plans to institute trapping and enhance hunting at the Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. The antis’ actions are in response to recommendations put forth this summer by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in its Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the refuge, which is in New Hampshire and Maine.

“The President of the United States – through a recently issued Executive Order - has directed federal agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting opportunities,” said U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance President Bud Pidgeon. “The order, coupled with the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act that the USSA helped pass in 1997, mandates the enhancement of hunting opportunities on refuges and don’t leave the anti’s with much of a leg to stand on.”

Animal rights groups have initiated similar campaigns in recent years, demanding that refuge officials change long-term use plans for refuges throughout the Midwest. They have also tried to ban outdoor traditions on refuges via the courts.

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[stevebeilgard]

well, i guess bush did something right...

[wtnhunt]

Anti-hunters are pressuring federal officials to ban hunting, fishing and trapping on a New England wildlife refuge; however, President Bush’s recent Executive Order trumps the demands of the anti’s.

For sensible folks, that would be the end of the argument right there.

Animal rights groups have initiated similar campaigns in recent years, demanding that refuge officials change long-term use plans for refuges throughout the Midwest. They have also tried to ban outdoor traditions on refuges via the courts.

They will continue to try whatever they can, unfortunately just dont see that changing.