FRIENDS
A Midwestern reader has written the following to me while I was away on a fishing trip:
"I have some friends who are either non-hunters or anti-hunters. I haven't figured which yet. Last night at dinner they were complaining about hunters who hunt over feeders saying it's unfair, not really hunting, etc. I said it's not much different than raising a cow to be killed for food and pointed out they eat meat, at least he does, not her..I don't have a problem with hunting over feeders but didn't have much in the way of a defense..I have never hunted over a feeder, but I would if I had the opportunity..I am tempted to just let it go because I know I won't persuade them to view it any differently...Any thoughts on it?"
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A SAOVA message for sportsmen, pet owners and farmers concerned about protecting their traditions, avocations and livelihoods from anti-hunting, anti-breeding, animal guardianship advocates. Forwarding and cross posting, with attribution, encouraged.

SEN. DURBIN INTRODUCES SA 3723 (New PAWS AMENDMENT)
 
On November 15th Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced an HSUS supported amendment to the Senate version of the 2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419). The amendment is a re-enactment of the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS) supported by Santorum/Durbin/HSUS/AKC/AVMA that failed in 2005.
 
HSUS is relentless in its mission to bury breeders, animal owners, and hunters in endless regulation and red tape until our traditional use and enjoyment of animals rests on the verge of extinction. 
 
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