Post by Hardcase on Feb 6, 2008 20:06:04 GMT -5
February 6, 2008
Sportsmen Action Needed
Washington sportsmen are being called to take grassroots action to protect the rights of houndsmen and fox hunters whose sports are threatened.
“No matter what kind of hunting you enjoy, sportsmen simply cannot let the animal rights people begin to erode the proud heritage of the outdoors in Washington,” said Rob Sexton, vice president of government affairs for the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance.
House Bill 2547, recently introduced by Rep. Hans Dunshee, D- Snohomish, would criminalize fox hunters and those who chase coyotes with hounds. The measure would prohibit the fighting of a dog with another canine, which the bill defines as coyotes, fox, and wolves, but not domestic dogs.
“House Bill 2547 makes the unjust association of hunting with hounds and illegal dog fighting,” said Sexton. “Sportsmen support strong anti-dog fighting laws, but classifying hunting as dog fighting is absurd.”
HB 2547 does nothing to the current laws regarding dog-on-dog fighting, instead it misplaces its aim at lawful, fair chase hunting practices. The bill was passed by the House Judiciary Committee on February 5th, and was referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration.
This bill will put hunting with hounds out of commission while setting a dangerous precedent for the rest of the country.
Take Action! Washington hunters and houndsmen must contact their Representatives today. Urge them to oppose HB 2547, which criminalizes lawful, fair chase hunting practices and will kill hunting with hounds.
To find your legislator, call 800-562-6000 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organization 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.
Sportsmen Action Needed
Washington sportsmen are being called to take grassroots action to protect the rights of houndsmen and fox hunters whose sports are threatened.
“No matter what kind of hunting you enjoy, sportsmen simply cannot let the animal rights people begin to erode the proud heritage of the outdoors in Washington,” said Rob Sexton, vice president of government affairs for the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance.
House Bill 2547, recently introduced by Rep. Hans Dunshee, D- Snohomish, would criminalize fox hunters and those who chase coyotes with hounds. The measure would prohibit the fighting of a dog with another canine, which the bill defines as coyotes, fox, and wolves, but not domestic dogs.
“House Bill 2547 makes the unjust association of hunting with hounds and illegal dog fighting,” said Sexton. “Sportsmen support strong anti-dog fighting laws, but classifying hunting as dog fighting is absurd.”
HB 2547 does nothing to the current laws regarding dog-on-dog fighting, instead it misplaces its aim at lawful, fair chase hunting practices. The bill was passed by the House Judiciary Committee on February 5th, and was referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration.
This bill will put hunting with hounds out of commission while setting a dangerous precedent for the rest of the country.
Take Action! Washington hunters and houndsmen must contact their Representatives today. Urge them to oppose HB 2547, which criminalizes lawful, fair chase hunting practices and will kill hunting with hounds.
To find your legislator, call 800-562-6000 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organization 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.
