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Virginia Fox Smuggler Gets Six Months

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pleaded guilty in March to five counts of trafficking in wild animals. Attorney Julia Dudley said Blevins had bought animals for several years from trappers in different states and brought them to Virginia to sell to the owners of "fox pens." Tags: wildlife trafficking blood sport fox hunting us. A statement from U.S.

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What Happened This Winter

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Not only did the pandemic eliminate the possibility of traveling to see different biozones, it also temporarily removed the most heavily-trafficked sites from my list of favorites. It was, obviously, a most unusual season. Considering these challenges, this winter was a surprisingly good one for birding.

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