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Tell Congress To Fully Fund The Land And Water Conservation Fund

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As a result, America’s national parks are now at a higher risk of private development within their borders, we will have fewer tools to protect access to hunting and fishing spots, and local parks and open space projects in all 50 states may face delays or cancellation in the year ahead.”

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Listening to Falcons: The Peregrines of Tom Cade

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Done properly, a young hawk is curtailed in a growing compulsion to fly greater distances and hunt for herself by a process sometimes called “manning.” ” Cade was later to comment, “1951 was when I first saw the high-flying style of hunting performed by the wilderness-inhabiting Peregrines of Alaska.”

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Essentials For Packing When Birding Anywhere In The World

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I remember years ago when one of my sisters came with me on a birding trip to Idaho. Even if your birding trip is June, even if you’re going to be in Central America–always pack a pair of gloves. Hunting sections will always have gloves, wool socks, bug spray–all sorts of handy tools. Hats are a must.

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