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Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

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Americans are very fortunate that our government decided many years ago to create special places all across the United States where everyone can enjoy wild lands and the wildlife that call these places home. It’s about putting the Federal Government back into the confines of the law.”. Are you kidding me?

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CA Wildlife Official Photographed with Dead Mountain Lion

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Hunting mountain lion is legal in Idaho, but illegal in California. On Monday, some animal rights advocates said Richards appears to be sending a message about his feelings on California law: The photo, marked "courtesy" appears to have been provided by either him or one of his hunting companions to the Western Outdoor Press.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

4 The Love Of Animals

Led by professionals who have experience with organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the group is definitely not new to the issues surrounding animals worldwide. Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Disgusting but Not Illegal ” (editorial, Aug. In United States v. Stevens , the Supreme Court last year overturned a 1999 law banning depictions of animal cruelty on the grounds of overbreadth. The justices were legitimately concerned that the law could impede valid speech.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

We then switch to Andy McWilliam, a genial investigator with the National Wildlife Crime Unit, who combines the skill of a life doing police work with a deep appreciation for the importance of Great Britain’s wildlife laws. And, some background on those laws, both in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Will Environmental Laws Prevent a Wall Through Santa Ana NWR?

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The short answer is that Congress passed NEPA, ESA, and all of the other federal environmental laws and it can modify and create exceptions to those laws by passing subsequent legislation. More than 20 years ago, Congress passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA).

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Bird Litigation: Eagle Tails and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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Shane also agreed to cooperate, and he conceded that he knew it was illegal to sell hawk and eagle parts. The appellate case turned on a narrow issue of law that is not particularly relevant for these purposes. Details can be found here and a report with numerous photos of the illegal feather trade can be found here.

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