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UK Hunting Ban Could Be in Jeopardy

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It's been five years since the hunting ban was passed in Britain. It bans fox hunting, hare coursing, and stag hunting. You can still flush a fox out with dogs, but you can't kill it. Tags: UK fox hunting hare coursing stag hunting. If the Tories take over, it could be in real jeopardy.

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Humane Society Puts Pressure on South Carolina's Bear Baying

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A declawed, defanged bear is chained to a stake as hunting dogs bark and snap, trying to force the bear to stand on its hind legs. Hunters say the exercise popular in the state's hilly northwestern corner helps them train their dogs on what to do when they come across a bear during a hunt. From the AP.

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Irish Senator Complains of Animal Welfare "Cabal"

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The dog breeding legislation, intended to outlaw “puppy-farming”, was prepared by Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment John Gormley. The draft Bill proposes a new regime of annual inspections and fees for dog breeders. They also want an exemption for hunt kennels which do not breed dogs for commercial purposes.

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Prince Edward Investigated for Animal Abuse

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The RSPCA is investigating whether Prince Edward beat his dogs while hunting. He alleges that he was merely trying to break up a fight between the two dogs. Tags: animal abuse. Here is a link to the Daily Mail , complete with pictures.

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Decoy: Cabernet Sauvignon (2016)

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Originally, a decoy was a closed-ended wickerwork tunnel used to catch grounded wild ducks by driving them into this trap with dogs. Decoy wines are notable in being made to enjoy upon release, along with a modest price tag that belies the good quality of these young vintages.

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Does Vick Deserve a Second Chance?

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Is fighting and killing dogs the same thing? Is what he did like hunting? Is it the dogs that are at issue? Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters. Is Vick a special kind of creep for what he did? Like skinning a mink? Like clubbing a seal to death? Like "producing" foie gras? Like eating foie gras?

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Great Gray Owl: Seeing the Ghost

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We arrived at Maclay Flat just in time to see three men unloading the sort of heavy-duty optics and camera equipment that signals serious birders on the hunt. Not only did they, but they invited us to tag along with them. Despite our best efforts, the snow crunched and the ice crackled.

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