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What’s Up with the ABA?

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The ABA encourages birders to apply their skills to help conserve birds and their habitats, and we represent the interests of birders in planning and legislative arenas.”. Some tasks appear to be performed inconsistently or not at all ( e.g. , “represent the interests of birders in planning and legislative arenas”).

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California Legislators Call for Wildlife Official's Resignation

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The wildlife official in question is the President of the California Fish and Game Commission. He is a proponent of trophy hunting and was photographed with a dead mountain lion in Idaho. Full story here.

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Parks and Public Lands Win at the Polls

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Legislative Requirements to Transfer State Properties Amendment. Amendment 2 changed the process for passing conveyance legislation in Connecticut. Election Results = PASSED with 59%+ voter support. Northern Harrier. Photo by © Robin Edwards. Connecticut.

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What is the State Bird of Minnesota?

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Minnesota legislators named the loon their state bird in 1961, as their state has more Common Loons than any other barring Alaska. Unintentional fishing litter can also hurt the birds. Once a fish is hooked, the loon snatches the snared fish right off the line – much to the chagrin of the fishermen and women!

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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.” Future generations deserve nothing less.”

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San Francisco Considers Banning Pet Sales

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Pet sales would be banned altogether, except for the sale of pet fish. I can't believe the pet industry would allow such legislation without a fight. Tags: california san francisco legislation pets. If it passes, San Francisco residents would have to go to a shelter or rescue group to adopt an animal.

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Senator Maria Cantwell Receives Award for Animal Welfare Work

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Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) received the Humane Society’s Legislative Leader award for her leadership in protecting animals. The Humane Society of the United States cited Senator Cantwell’s efforts to improve marine mammal rescue capability, including such challenges as disentangling marine mammals from fishing nets.