On Target: State Animal Rights Caucus Formed 1-29-2010
gengberg January 28th, 2010
January 28, 2010 Bullseye BlogTop News:
PETA Hopes To End Use of Animals in Movies
Moviegoers have shelled out nearly $2 billion worldwide to watch Avator, the next leap in computer generated image (CGI) technology. For PETA, that technology represents a major turning point in movie history- no longer using animals in films.
First Animal Rights State Caucus Formed
Recent news from California shows how animal rights supporters are continuing to gain influence over elected officials. Several state legislators recently joined forces to create the first state based “Creature Caucuses.” These groups are meant to bring animal rights minded policymakers together in order to push legislation pleasing to groups like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and PETA.
Illinois Tethering Bill Guarantees Problems for Dog Owners
An anti-tethering bill in Illinois creates severe restrictions for sporting dog owners. All sportsmen and sportswomen are needed to help stop this misguided bill.
Proposed Missouri Amendment Would Protect Hunting Rights
A new legislative proposal in Missouri begins the process of amending the state constitution to make it more difficult for the animal rights groups to attack hunting, fishing, and trapping at the ballot box.
Bullseye Blog: Wisconsin is Latest Proof that Families Afield is Growing Our Ranks
By Rob Sexton, Director for Government Affairs
The Families Afield initiative continues to rack up impressive numbers that highlight just how important the program is to the future of hunting in America today. A recent news story in Wisconsin shows that the latest piece of Families Afield legislation that was passed there in 2009, authorizing mentored hunting licenses, has already yielded impressive returns, but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the program at large.
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