Iowa to Allow Hunting of Mourning Doves
10,000 Birds
JULY 15, 2011
For the first time since 1918 hunters will be able to hunt Mourning Doves in Iowa – but with one big caveat. Lead ammunition will not be allowed.
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Iowa Dove Hunters Will Use Lead Shot
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 26, 2011
A panel of the Iowa legislature decided to ignore common sense, wildlife professionals, and Iowa’s own Natural Resources Commission and allow lead shot to be used for the new Mourning Dove hunting season. This decision is just plain dumb. Hat-tip to John.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges
10,000 Birds
JUNE 17, 2015
Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today announced as part of Great Outdoors Month the agency is proposing to expand fishing and hunting opportunities on 21 refuges throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Service is committed to strengthening and expanding hunting and fishing opportunities,” said Ashe. “The
Farm Sanctuary Wary about Tom Vilsack for USDA
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JANUARY 6, 2009
Barack Obama has picked Tom Vilsack, former Governor of Iowa, to be the next Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). As Iowa’s Governor, Tom Vilsack took steps to protect animals, including vetoing a bill that allowed dove hunting. Bauer is the president and co-founder of the Farm Sanctuary.
I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?
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MAY 8, 2013
Turkey Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. Black Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. Vulture Hunts Down and Ravages Sea Turtles – Dale Forbes, 10,000 Birds. A Vortex of Turkey Vultures During Fall Migration – Larry Jordan, The Birders’ Report. Vulture Follies – Suzie Gilbert, 10,000 Birds.
All Three Populations of North American Trumpeter Swans Are Increasing
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 28, 2015
During the 1980s, the Pacific Coast Population swans became the source of eggs for several restoration programs in Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Iowa 2. The Trumpeter Swan Society lists these as: Lead Poisoning – occurs when swans ingest lead shot or lead fishing sinkers in wetlands and lakes.
Come@Me: Hunting Is Not Conservation
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JUNE 28, 2018
The definition of the word HUNT is “to chase or search for game or other wild animals for the purpose of catching or killing.” ” Obviously the dictionary does not equate hunting with conservation. If you have some insane idea that Hunting Is Conservation: I think we all remember the fate of the Passenger Pigeon ?
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