March April 98
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Canine Legislation News
Many of you have probably heard the upsetting story concerning the death
of the Golden Retriever puppy on a flight returning from the national specialty.
The puppy was apparently placed in the wrong section of the plane, without
sufficient ventilation. Several people have inquired about what they should
do, and if the current regulations for air shipment of animals are sufficient.
The Animal Welfare Act regulations, administered by USDA through their
Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) division, covers they air
shipment of animals. The current Animal Welfare Act regulations already
prohibit shipping animals in the manner in which the airline apparently
did with the Golden Retriever. There is already a mechanism in place to
penalize the airline.
The American Kennel Club offers a brochure on travel with your dog,
offering tips on how to make travel both an enjoyable and safe experience
for you and your canine companion. The stock number for AKC's Canine Travel
Tips brochure is GDTRVL. It can be ordered by calling AKC Customer Service
at 919-233-9767. There is no charge for the brochure.
USDA/APHIS has also recently come out with a transportation tips brochure,
with helpful information on all kinds of animal shipments, foreign and domestic.
You can order the brochure by calling any of the APHIS regional offices
around the country, or by calling or writing to the national office:
USDA/APHIS/Animal Care, 4700 River Road,Unit 84,Riverdale, MD 20737,
301-734-7833
OHIO
This week , the full Senate voted 32-1 to pass SB 103, a measure removing
the prohibition to hunt on Sundays. SB 103 now moves to the House Agriculture
and Natural Resources Committee for consideration. Members are encouraged
to contact their State Representatives and urge them to support SB 103 when
it comes before them on the senate floor.
USGS to have satellite photos on the internet
The U.S. Geological will soon have satellite images available on the
internet. What does that mean? Well, if you are on the internet, or know
of a neighborhood kid who is, you will be able to get a satellite image
of the area you are planning to hunt. Maps are great, but we are talking
about an aerial photograph to show all the hills, trees and bushes for a
buck or two and never leave your house. Ain't technology great. We'll keep
you informed.
Gun Laws Going Our way (Finally)
COLORADO: On Monday, February 2, the NRA-backed range protection bill,
HB 1170, was reported out of the House Local Government Committee unanimously.
This legislation would safeguard firearm training facilities from being
forced to close due to noise ordinances and nuisance actions. HB 1170 now
heads to the House floor for consideration. Also, on Tuesday, February 10,
the House State Veterans and Military Affairs Committee will consider HB
1260. This measure, known as the Uniform Firearm Law Enforcement Act, would
prevent a patchwork of local gun laws throughout the state which could easily
trap unwary law-abiding citizens, citizens who could face criminal prosecution
and confiscation of personal property, if they unknowingly violate an obscure
local law. And on Wednesday, February 11, the Senate Judiciary Committee
will consider SB 164. This legislation would essentially ban all private
sales of semi-automatic firearms.
Not only would hunters be prohibited from privately trading or selling
their semi-automatic hunting rifles, pistols and shotguns without going
through a federally licensed firearm dealer, but it would even outlaw private
transfers within families. Please contact your state lawmakers at 303/866-2904
for House members, and 303/866-2316 for Senators, and encourage them to
support HB 1170 and HB 1260, and oppose SB 164.
WISCONSIN
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin has blocked the introduction of an ill-conceived
Puppy Lemon Law proposal, the terms of which were ineffective and, in some
cases, would have actually proven detrimental to puppies.
CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR AKC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CLASS OF 2002.
Pursuant to Article VIII of the Bylaws of The American Kennel Club,
the nominating committee appointed on August 11, 1997, has chosen the following
Delegate as candidate for such vacancies on the Board of Directors. These
vacancies are to be filled at the next annual meeting of the Club on March
10, 1998.
Class of 2002 included:
Kenneth A. Marden, Titusville, NJ Delegate of the German Shorthaired
Pointer Club of AmericaWELCOME TO NAGANO
The 1998 Winter Olympic Games got under way today in Nagano, Japan,
and while many will celebrate, there are some whose joy and excitement has
been a bit tainted by some gun-related stipulations. Competitors in the
biathlon, a grueling, solitary sport that combines cross-country skiing
and target shooting, are not being allowed to keep their rifles with them,
but must store them, as well as their ammunition, at a holding area. According
to the Feb. 4 edition of the Washington Post, in order to obtain their firearms
for practice, they must undergo a retinal scan to verify their identity.
According to a CBS SportsLine wire report on Feb. 3, even their ammunition
had to be completely documented, and the team must "count the shells
it takes down to the last one, and shoot them all" when they practice.
U.S. biathlete Stacey Wooley commented, "What you miss here is the
Zen with your rifle... it's a part of your equipment. You (normally) bring
it around with you, you pull the trigger 100 times a day. It's only going
to make you feel more comfortable." Also according to CBS , "...each
and every one of them (U.S. biathlon team members) is a bona fide believer
in the Second Amendment." When asked if they would like to see Japanese-style
gun laws in the U.S., they responded with a resounding, "No way."
A heartfelt "Way to go," is expressed to our U.S. Olympic biathlon
athletes, and we wish all competitors good luck!
From HAARM Hunters Against Animal Rights Morons
Brainwashing with our Tax Dollars
That's what it will boil down to if the Fund for Animals (FFA), a radical
anti-hunting organization, gets their way. The FFA has applied for a $142,000
grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to distribute their anti-hunting
video tape labeled: What's Wrong With Hunting starring pro-football's Marv
Levy of the Buffalo Bills. The tape is targeted at our children, especially
grade school children, in an attempt to turn them off to hunting and on
to anti-hunting and animal rights life-styles including veganism.
If you are as concerned about this as we are, then we urge you to do
one of the following: Call, Write, or E-Mail the USFWS and urge them to
reject the FFA grant request. Public Affairs Office - U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service 1849 C St., NW, MIB 3012 Washington, D.C. 20240 Telephone (202)
208-4131 Fax (202) 208-696
Breeding Restriction Legislation
ARIZONA - Bernalillo County is considering a new comprehensive animal
control ordinance. This proposal contains many restrictive provisions relating
to breeding and owning intact dogs and cats. For more information, contact
the New Mexico Dog Owners Group or Norman Wilson of Karing Keeshond Rescue
at 505-662-9544.
OHIO BILL MAY BAN DOG BOXES
Substitute Bill 437, introduced by Rep. Patrick Tiberi and now in the
Criminal Justice Committee, is an anti-cruelty bill aimed at companion animals.
As with all legislation, it's the little things that can jump up and bite
the law-abiding citizen and it is these types of things that make a vigilant
attitude on behalf of animal owners an absolute must.
There are two provisions in SB 437 that should be particularly troubling
to coon hunters.
Section C: "No person who keeps, or harbors a companion animal
shall fail to provide the companion animal with any of the following necessities:
(g) Adequate space in which the companion animal may stand up to its
full height, stretch out, turn around, and lie down comfortably.
Section D: "No person who owns, keeps, or harbors a companion animal
shall abandon that companion animal.
Section E: "A law enforcement officer or a humane officer may impound
a companion animal if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the
companion animal is the subject of a violation of this section. The officer
may continue the impoundment during the pendency of charges filed under
this section against the owner or person having custody of the companion
animal."
Hunters especially, know its not safe to transport a dog in a box in
which it can "stand up to its full height." The dog can easily
be slammed around as you negotiate curves in the road, etc. Its time for
all Ohio hunters to get on the horn and contact their legislators to oppose
SB 437. The legislative hotline to call is: 800-282-0253.
SCAN has contacted the Ohio State Coon Hunter's Association. We have
advised them to get the word out on this bill. They would do well to contact
all the dog box manufacturers who sell to the vast number of coon hunters
in Ohio for assistance as well. Internet users may e-mail their representatives
by accessing The Electronic Activist link found on the SCAN page at the
U.K.C. site - www.ukcdogs.com.
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