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Iowa Dove Hunters Will Use Lead Shot

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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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What is the State Bird of New Jersey?

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The legislature named the goldfinch the state bird in 1935 , sharing the designation with Washington and Iowa. .” While certain New Jersey decisions may be dubious, their state bird, the American Goldfinch, is a beautiful choice.

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Push Land-Grant Universities Out of the Meat Industry

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consider pointing out to a few of the biggest and most influential (food-wise) LGUs -- Iowa State, Cornell, University of California-Davis -- the harm they're doing globally by continuing to promote meat despite the known dangers to animals, people, and the environment.