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Legislative Update Blues? Tradition Official Newsletter of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance & U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation Sportsmen’s Monthly LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR USSA WINTER CONTINUING THE BLUES? TRADITION HOW-TO KEEP YOUR DOG IN TRAILBLAZER WRAPS UP RECORD YEAR SHAPE THROUGH WINTER GETTING THE MOST DELAWARE AND OUT OF YOUR TRAIL HIRES FORMER MORE CAMERA DURING HSUS EMPLOYEE THE RUT November 2013 President’s Message hen you received your copy of Sportsmen’s Monthly we believe will increase our effectiveness and national Wyou undoubtedly recognized a significant change. If visibility while allowing us to attract new members who you have been watching closely over the last several issues, can help us achieve our mission. you likely noticed a few subtle tweaks here and there that we hope are adding up to a fresh and exciting new look for In order to take important steps forward, we need your our signature publication. We hope you like what you are help. We need you to help us attract new members and seeing. spread the word “...I AM COUNTING about the attacks While recognizing the on the outdoor evolution of Sportsmen’s sports that we Monthly is obvious, ON YOU TO HELP US work to thwart on there are many other a daily basis. Those things happening within ACHIEVE GREATNESS.” organizations who the organization that we hope will enhance our ability to oppose us continue to grow and it is paramount that we protect our hunting, fishing and trapping heritage. We are do the same in order to be effective. As sportsmen we leaving no stone unturned as we evaluate our journey over share this responsibility and I am counting on you to help the last 35 years and use that experience to chart a course us achieve greatness. Our outdoor heritage depends on it. forward. We are working on exciting new initiatives that Nick Pinizzotto, President and CEO Identification Statement Did you Know? Donations to the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, Sportsmen’s Monthly is published by a 501c3 organization, may entitle the donor to a tax The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance & deduction this year? The USSAF is responsible for The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation education, research, the Trailblazer Adventure Program 801 Kingsmill Parkway Columbus, OH 43229 and the Sportsmen’s Legal Defense Fund. Ph: (614) 888-4868 If you donate before December 31, 2013: Fax: (614) 888-0326 1. You may be able to lessen your tax burden for 2013. E-mail: [email protected] 2. You will be funding the efforts to stop attacks on our Information may be reprinted with credit to the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance hunting, fishing and trapping heritage. 2 Sportsmen’s Monthly November 2013 Sportsmen’s Monthly November 2013 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SPORTSMEN IN THE CROSSHAIRS he winter months for many people mean a period of were removed from protected status by the U.S. Fish and Thibernation, or a slow-down in their workload. This, Wildlife Service after greatly exceeding population goals set however, is not the case for the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance to signify their recovery. (USSA) as your rights to hunt, fish and trap are squarely in the crosshairs of the animal rights lobby, and show no In Michigan, out-of-state animal rights groups are raising signs of slowing down. Here are some examples of issues in funds to stop wolf management efforts. A group operating which we have been or are currently working: under the name “Keep Michigan Wolves Protected” initially raised more than half-million dollars to put the issue on the For example, Maine sportsmen continue to feel the heat 2014 ballot. As is the case in Maine, HSUS has been a major from anti-hunting forces as their ability to bear hunt with out of state contributer to the campaign. bait and dogs, as well as bear trapping is being threatened. The group “Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting” has reported In California, Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a raising $85,000 in its quest to send the issue to the ballot statewide ban on traditional lead ammunition for hunting. in 2014. Despite their saying this is being led by Maine As the first state in the nation to take such unnecessary citizens, only $881 has been contributed from anyone other action, California continues to be number one in working to than the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the strip sportsmen’s rights to hunt, fish and trap. country’s largest animal rights organization. Across the country, the USSA will continue to work as the Wolf management in the Great Lakes continues to see “sportsmen’s watchdog”, dedicated to fight any legislation pressure from animal rights groups, as the HSUS and a that threatens your outdoor heritage. litany of other anti-hunting organizations have an ongoing lawsuit to overturn the delisting of the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act. Wolves in the Great Lakes region Delaware Hires Former HSUS Employee as Director of Animal Welfare portsmen and women of the state of Delaware are According to an HSUS biography about Brown, she was the Sexpressing concern after a former employee of the co-founder of Delaware Voters for Animals and lobbied Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) was appointed for a variety of federal and state animal welfare legislation as the Director of the newly formed state office of Animal including anti-tethering laws, laws banning shark finning, Welfare. and coyote-hunting bills. Hetti Brown, the former HSUS Delaware State Director and HSUS is the largest anti-hunting organization in the U.S. and registered professional lobbyist for the group, began her is number one on the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Dirty Dozen new position November 4th. She was first appointed to the list of animal rights groups. special task force led by Sen. Patricia M. Blevins, D-Elsmere, to evaluate the state’s animal control and welfare issues. Currently, HSUS is behind efforts aimed at banning bear hunting in Maine as well as overturning the delisting of Upon recommendation by the 22-member task force, the gray wolf in Michigan despite the animals having far the state office of Animal Welfare was created under the exceeded recovery goals. Division of Public Health. Sportsmen’s Monthly November 2013 3 GET TO KNOW the USSA STAFF Jeff Watkins Director of Field Services Entering hunting season out of shape and overweight can be dangerous WINTER for all breeds. It could lead to heat exhaustion, illness, drowning and BLUES: more. Keeping Your Dog Running is the best physical activity you can do for your dog before and in Hunting Shape after hunting season according to s the fall hunting season reaches Lynn. He recommends the use of ATVs Aits peak, all those hours of if available and also resistance training Preferred hunting implement: summer training are hopefully paying to build muscle mass and endurance. Recurve Bow off for you and your favorite hunting Favorite species to hunt: companion. But how can you keep Resistance training can come in the Whitetails & Grouse your dog in peak hunting shape form of turning your pet into a “sled Why I love USSA: throughout the late winter months dog” for the winter. Sled dog harnesses I love USSA because of the great people I work with and because I believe when all of us, including your pet, feel can be purchased for less than $50 and strongly in our mission. like going into hibernation? you can turn an old tire into a cheap and easy resistance trainer by simply Brian Lynn, Gun Dog blogger for attaching it to your dog’s harness. Frank Price Outdoor Life and an expert on dogs and training, recommends working There are also some unconventional Director of Education your canine friend two to three days methods you can use to keep your dog a week throughout the winter months in top shape when not hunting. to keep them in shape. Jeremy Moore, owner and founder “You have to train like you hunt,” of Dog Bone - a shed antler retrieving explains Lynn. “Giving your dog a system, says the winter months can couple of sprints in the backyard, also be a “new season” for your dog by a few retrieves, calling it good, and training them to hunt dropped antlers. expecting your dog to run 10 miles over a course of a day for upland “Shed hunting keeps them in tune with hunting is just not going to work.” using their nose and making retrieves,” said Moore. “But it also keeps them in Preferred hunting implement: Being in great physical shape is not shape physically because they cover a Remington 870 Wingmaster only important, but also a necessity lot of ground. It’s similar to pheasant Favorite species to hunt: Dove when it comes to man’s best friend. hunting only with different terrain.” Why I love USSA: I have a passion (Cont. on page 5) and drive to protect and advance our outdoor heritage for future generations. 4 Sportsmen’s Monthly November 2013 GET TO KNOW USSA STAFF THE Getting the Most from Trail RUT Cameras During the Rut or whitetail hunters, there is no more exciting time to be in effort to meet up with estrous does (those in heat). Fthe woods than during the rut. As you are reading this, the northern latitudes are approaching the peak of the rut and there Unlike early season scouting, you should check your cameras is a chance that some of you are actually reading this from your during the rut as much as possible.
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