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The Importance of Nurturing Young Birders

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Kelly Preheim was talking about the large numbers of Snowy Owls on the nearby National Wildlife Refuge. Tyson looked forlorn and Samantha had moved to her Grandparents house in Nebraska, at least for now. The second responded as I would- with immediate concern and compassion. I asked her to keep me appraised of her progress.

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The Nonessential Whooping Crane

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Fish and Wildlife Service tells states when they may propose a hunting season on cranes, and has ultimate jurisdiction over whether the states get their seasons. So we can squawk at the state wildlife departments all we want, but the USFWS has the final say. Now, it’s time to go to the top. Street, N.W. Mail Stop 7060 Washington, D.C.

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett has indicated that if enough people write in protest, the proposed hunting season–due to start this December– will be reconsidered. Hunting is on a steady downturn, and nonconsumptive wildlife pursuits are on a tremendous upswing. We can fight them back in Kentucky, too.

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