mike rossi

Everything is "protected" unless it is designated as "unprotected". Only a handful of wildlife are unprotected. Whitetail deer are "protected". Skunks are "protected". There is nothing unique to mourning dove's status that requires any unusually difficult procedural hurdles. The hurdle is either pressure from anti hunting organizations or the Legislature uses dove initiatives as a "bargaining chip" or something to "grandstand" on. AKA: "Playing Politics". It only takes 1,500 ink signatures to run in the primary, I think I get get on the ballot. Then they can debate me, lol....

Any retriever seminars? Calling?

I think I will run for office.... Just for kicks..... http://www.nysenate.gov/press-release/senator-gallivan-announces-senate-passes-bill-allow-moose-hunting-ny

Notice we deleted the DEC event in Avon. We did this because there is a rumor that this event will not take place this year. Because the information we are getting is second hand and unclear, we also deleted the event on Long Island because it is also held on DEC property. We have not heard any rumors the Long Island event is cancelled, but we do not want to get caught up in any confusion later if there does happen to be any changes. If you are interested in either of these two events, do not depend on our website to update any changes; as we do not plan to update any changes.... Furthermore, we indicated this was a "rumor". We did not verify any information received.

Whether conservation volunteers or students, once arrived at the point they can see hunting is exciting for reasons other than some so-called blood lust then what? You do not automatically have a hunter. Some will say "I can do all that without killing". First of all it is not possible or desirable for EVERYONE to hunt, but the goal is to get the public majority to accept hunting without necessarily participating in it. I would settle for an agreement that the claim hunting is easy, or blood lust is false.... I would also point out the excitement the non hunter felt has been inferred by anti hunting organizations as a trait in common with serial killers. I would ask if they consider themselves to have the same tendencies as serial killers because of the excitement they felt.... However, if I could get more than the above agreement, I might try this..... I would ask (not assume) if they celebrate Thanksgiving with a meat dish. I would suggest that for just ONE meal they harvest their own wild game for the next Thanksgiving. Yes, go through it all to get a hunting license and all else and obtain Thanksgiving meat from hunting. Make it clear you do not necessarily mean go out on the morning of the holiday and obtain meat that very day as the story goes... But start legal hunting anytime before the day for meat. You can suggest that the person would be proving his own meat for just ONE day - what could be wrong with that? In other words, if you already eat meat, especially on Thanksgiving, why not provide your own just ONE time?

Just thought some people would want to attend these DEC meetings, that's all. Here is the germane part: At the meetings, DEC staff will introduce CRRA and present scientific information being considered relative to the regulation establishing sea-level rise projections. Participants will have opportunity to provide additional input for consideration. Public meeting dates and locations are as follows: Tuesday, June 23 - 1:00 p.m. at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 340 Smith Road, Shirley, Suffolk County Tuesday, June 23 - 7:00 p.m. at Operation Splash, 202 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport, Nassau County Wednesday, June 24 - 10:00 a.m. at Hunter College, West Building, Room 511, 67th St. and Lexington Ave., New York City, New York County Thursday, June 25 - 2:30 p.m. at DEC headquarters, Room 129, 625 Broadway, Albany, Albany County Individuals planning to attend the June 25 meeting in Albany are asked to pre-register with the Office of Climate Change at [email protected] or by phone at 518-402-8448. Failure to pre-register may result in delayed entry to the meeting. Those attending must present photographic identification. For additional information on CRRA and the sea-level rise projection regulation, contact the Office of Climate Change. The June 25 meeting will be accessible via WebEx webinar service Meeting Number: 642 587 387 Meeting Password: tides1 To join the webinar Go to https://meetny.webex...59b1bfe099c73d9 If requested, enter your name and email address. Enter the meeting password: tides1 Click "Join." To view in other time zones or languages, click the link: https://meetny.webex...c03b16aabc45929 To join the audio conference only Provide your number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call one of the following numbers: Local: 1-518-549-0500 Toll Free: 1-844-633-8697 Alternate Toll Free (For callers not able to call the 844 Toll Free Number): 1-866-776-3553 Follow the instructions that you hear on the phone.

Source: http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/100236.html Climate Change Adaptation in New York A big gap in the road by the shore of a waterbody that was washed out Higher sea levels intensify storm surges. Superstorm Sandy's ferocious surge damaged this road in Mount Loretto unique area, Staten Island. New York's climate is becoming wetter and warmer. Scientists project greater weather variability, with intense storms becoming more frequent and floods more damaging. Precipitation is likely to increase somewhat, but between wet periods we may endure several weeks when no rain falls. How much our climate actually changes will depend in part on how successfully, and how soon, nations are able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But some climate change is already unavoidable. New York is working to estimate likely risks and help communities and businesses adapt to a changing climate. Sea-level rise projection meetings June 23-25 To strengthen New York's preparedness for climate change, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently signed into law the Community Risk and Resiliency Act (CRRA). CRRA requires DEC and other state agencies to adopt by January 1, 2016 official State sea-level rise projections that willl serve as the basis for State adaptation decisions and will be available for use by all decision makers. Before DEC proposes a draft regulation adopting sea-level rise projections, four meetings, including a webinar, will provide an opportunity for public input. Later in 2015, a draft rule will be made available for formal public comment. At the meetings, DEC staff will introduce CRRA and present scientific information being considered relative to the regulation establishing sea-level rise projections. Participants will have opportunity to provide additional input for consideration. Public meeting dates and locations are as follows: Tuesday, June 23 - 1:00 p.m. at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 340 Smith Road, Shirley, Suffolk County Tuesday, June 23 - 7:00 p.m. at Operation Splash, 202 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport, Nassau County Wednesday, June 24 - 10:00 a.m. at Hunter College, West Building, Room 511, 67th St. and Lexington Ave., New York City, New York County Thursday, June 25 - 2:30 p.m. at DEC headquarters, Room 129, 625 Broadway, Albany, Albany County Individuals planning to attend the June 25 meeting in Albany are asked to pre-register with the Office of Climate Change at [email protected] or by phone at 518-402-8448. Failure to pre-register may result in delayed entry to the meeting. Those attending must present photographic identification. For additional information on CRRA and the sea-level rise projection regulation, contact the Office of Climate Change. The June 25 meeting will be accessible via WebEx webinar service Meeting Number: 642 587 387 Meeting Password: tides1 To join the webinar Go to https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=md76e33d4a7d61457259b1bfe099c73d9 If requested, enter your name and email address. Enter the meeting password: tides1 Click "Join." To view in other time zones or languages, click the link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m2c3946e751a0f3d69c03b16aabc45929 To join the audio conference only Provide your number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call one of the following numbers: Local: 1-518-549-0500 Toll Free: 1-844-633-8697 Alternate Toll Free (For callers not able to call the 844 Toll Free Number): 1-866-776-3553 Follow the instructions that you hear on the phone. Extreme events threaten resources and people Extreme weather and floods make headlines -- they kill and injure, disrupt entire regions, contaminate water and promote insect borne diseases. Cleanup and restoration consume scarce public- and private-sector resources, often for months or years. For New York's coastal and estuarine areas, the greatest climate risk is flooding from the combination of more frequent severe storms and rising seas. With more than half of the state's population, and infrastructure worth many billions of dollars, our coastal areas are vulnerable to widespread suffering and loss from floods. For upland areas of the state, projections show more frequent heavy precipitation events. Torrential rains and heavy snow or ice create risks to life, health and infrastructure. Such storms can disrupt not only travel, electric power and communication, but also agriculture, tourism and other vital economic sectors. Everyday climate risks also raise vulnerability Snowy scene of trees weighted down with snow next to power cables also covered in snow Heavy ice events disrupt electric power, communications and transportation. Not only extreme events, but also any change from the predictable and moderate conditions of the past can interfere with accustomed activities and create new risks. The changes discussed below have been observed in New York and are projected to continue. Rising sea levels: Mid-range projections (25 to 75 percent likelihood) of sea-level rise along New York's coast are 18 to 50 inches in this century. Such high levels would greatly intensify the danger and damage from storm-related flooding. Warmer temperatures: Long, intense heat waves raise health risks for human and animal populations. Warm winters and hot summers will likely lower the productivity of temperature-sensitive agricultural products like maple syrup, apples and dairy. Warmer weather also favors disease carriers and pests. New precipitation patterns: Heavy precipitation is expected to fall more frequently, and there may be a trend toward longer-lasting events that compound the damage. Similarly, persistent shortages of precipitation can be expected more often. Such shortages can lower field crop yields and reduce the amount of water available for drinking, irrigation and hydropower. Weather variability: Unusual weather not only inconveniences people, but also disrupts natural cycles. For instance, warm spells in late winter can make plants bud and bloom early. Young leaves and flowers are vulnerable to severe damage if temperatures later swing back below freezing; early blooms may be gone before the arrival of birds or insects that pollinate and feed on them. Setting up for resilience Climate change impacts already are testing New Yorkers' ability to survive problems and come back better. These impacts are likely to intensify, increasing the value of resilience measures adopted now. As climate change progresses, more New Yorkers are likely to confront physical disasters like Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy. What is more, most of us will encounter impacts that are less dramatic but still costly or disturbing - more dying trees, lower crop or garden yields, our favorite catch missing from the creel. Recent experiences, accumulating data and current projections are revealing how climate risks threaten different areas of New York. Knowledge of these risks enables businesses, governments and individuals to plan for resilience. Community Risk and Resiliency Act (CRRA) Stream and collapsed bridge This bridge over Stony Clove Creek in Ulster County is an example of the extensive damage to inland New York's infrastructure by ten days of record rainfall from Hurricane Irene (2011). CRRA includes two key provisions to advance New York's climate change adaptation: First, applicants to certain State programs must demonstrate that they have taken into account future physical climate risks caused by storm surges, sea-level rise or flooding. Second, DEC must establish in regulation State-adopted sea level rise projections, which will be used as the basis for State adaptation decisions and will be available for use by all decision makers. CRRA applies to specific State permitting, funding and regulatory decisions, including smart growth assessments; funding for wastewater treatment plants; siting of hazardous waste facilities; design and construction of petroleum and chemical bulk storage facilities; oil and gas drilling, and State acquisition of open space. Sea-level rise projections New York State has sponsored a statewide study of the impacts of climate change on our population and resources. Titled ClimAID, the study was completed in 2011; a 2014 supplement updated its sea-level rise projections and incorporated data from recent severe storms and updated climate modeling. Cows outside barn behind electric wire fence with heads poking through Dairy cows produce less milk in very hot weather, so as temperatures warm New York will see impacts on one of its prime agricultural sectors. An additional sea-level rise study, limited to Nassau and Suffolk counties, has been released by the New York State Resiliency Institute for Storms and Emergencies (RISE). The reports and supplement are available through the ClimAID and RISE links at right. Post-Disaster Recovery: Next Generation The American Planning Association's Hazards Planning Center worked under an agreement with FEMA to develop Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery: Next Generation. This updated manual offers an explanation of the benefits and limitations of planning for unpredictable events (see link at right). Protecting families and communities People sometimes raise concerns about the cost to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate resilience. The preliminary analysis of ClimAID 2011 shows that failure to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change in a timely fashion may prove more costly than the supposed "savings" from delaying a response. The high cost of doing nothing It is important to compare outlays for adaptation measures with the costs of doing nothing, and to take into account the importance of climate change losses to society. ClimAID 2011 (link at right) initiated these comparisons with a statewide analysis of limited data on eight economic sectors. This study concluded that unless resilience measures are put in place, by mid-century the total costs of climate change for key economic sectors in New York State each year may approach $10 billion (in 2010 dollars). The study projected the largest likely direct impacts and costs of climate change in coastal areas, chiefly impacting transportation, energy and other infrastructure, and natural resources. However, it concluded, all economic sectors and all parts of the state will feel impacts like lower agricultural crop yields and dairy production, or declining winter recreation tourism. Aerial view of flooded buildings and parking lot Extensive power outages or flood damage to roads can disrupt a wide area for many weeks. For one or more elements in each sector analyzed, the projections show the following mid-century (2050s) annual costs of climate change impacts: water resources, $116-203 million; ocean coastal zones, $44-77 million; ecosystems, $375-525 million; agriculture, $140-289 million; energy, $36-73 million; transportation, $100-170 million; communications, $15-30 million; and public health, $2,998-6,098 million. These figures probably understate the aggregate expected costs, especially for heavily developed coastal areas. Improving resilience: cost-effective common sense As the global average temperature rises, New Yorkers already are seeing more extreme precipitation, heat and storms. Making our properties and communities more resilient in the face of these changes is common sense and good business. Before DEC drafts a proposed regulation, four meetings, including a webinar, will provide an opportunity for public input. Later in 2015, the draft rule will be made available for formal comment.

Interesting comments. As I said Turkeys are full of bugs and so are very other mammal and bird we hunt. Ever get a turkey with a full crop and it smells like livestock manure? That is because it is manure. I am pretty sure woodchucks or any other free ranging animal won't let other animals urinate or defecate on them, and more sure woodchucks spend their nights in a borrow rather than under the legs of cattle. They are in the squirrel family by the way and I have not heard anyone cringe about eating squirrels. No comments on hear indicate anyone has any experience working or being around slaughter houses and/or dairy farms, stockyards, or where livestock is raised for meat - beef cattle, hogs, whatever. If you want to see animals covered with urine and feces, those are the places to see it, Interesting someone would worry over a ground hog being dirty, but probably eats grocery store meat.

Rob, I don't really agree with what you are saying, nor do I believe in protesting. However, NY Dove Hunting is developing a National Hunting and Fishing Day Strategy, We hope to get volunteers into booths all around the state. The interest has been weak. As a matter of fact, it is even a challenge to get show organizers or other host sites to respond to us. We will probably have to harp on this initiative for two years before we get hunters to accept the idea and participate. A lot of that harping will be done by key board - you betcha. We are also creating a Power Point presentation. We will be traveling around to as many audiences as we can. We also want to train others to give this presentation.

You will change your mind when I take you duck hunting. Bello is coming with us, he wants to try out his new crossbow.

We are getting off topic here, but geese aside, we (me and my wife) get well over 50 pounds of mallard, wood duck, pheasant, grouse, and woodcock. Our worst year on doves was around 100, and that alone would yield about 11 pounds of meat. Last month, one jake turkey, plucked and dressed whole, including the wings and legs, fed me and my wife for a week.

When we discuss the pros and cons of the defense of hunting by virtue of eating wild game, keep in mind, even though it is not a 100% foolproof argument, survey after survey of non-hunters, all show that non hunters are most accepting of hunting when it is done for food.

I dont know about that. The average buck yields 50 pounds of meat, and that is if your shot is perfect, a little off and subtract ten pounds. We kill a lot of snow geese and Canada geese, but even the mourning doves add up. Regarding the pheasant, grouse and woodcock we get many meals each year.

I now consider my penance for diverting others threads served, I am a free man now, guilt free....

And you never found bugs on turkey? You are not very observant if you have not.

I already responded to him in this thread in a way that was a little rude, and I don't want to join in on this, but his M.O. is not unique to him. Many others in the world of hunting are just like him. This topic already has got off track, but I think this subject needs to be addressed at some point, and since the ball is rolling I am using it as an excuse to tell about a current event (five minutes ago). Yesterday, I posted on a NY waterfowl hunting group about Assembly Bill 7220, which pertains to hunting dogs. Well, I get this reply from this dude, who upon viewing his profile I learn that he does not live in NY, (from Wisconsin) does not hunt waterfowl, is some sort of energy troll with all these ultra conservative posts to his face book wall. His reply to my post about hunting dog legislation was " Was the unsafe act repealed?" "Was the pistol permitting reformed?" Now, this was on a waterfowl hunting group mind you. You all need to wise up to this.

That would stand for the minority of the population that hunts? Because many people claim we hunters are catered to, and to an extent, they are correct.

I once had a survival job teaching. I had the kids bring cameras. Before the "hunt" I asked if there was a consensus about turtles being slow and small brained. I got that consensus, and then asked if that is established, do we agree turtles would be easier to hunt then this or that. They agreed so. I took them to some log jams I suspected turtles would be basking. I chose a location were the stalk wasnt too easy, like a cliff... I divided up the class into threes. I told the biggest, loudest boys that my estimation is that they will make the worst hunters, to which they scoffed. Of course when the photos were compared, I was dead on. The girls, who were less egotisical and more inclined to follow instructions, were able to get good photos. The bigger the boy the worse, bumbling around like a bull , two not even able to get one reptile on film... So now I got these photos and a captured audience. I winded off about everything from the ability of small brained turtles to evade people to the excitement and challenge of stalking them for a photo. Then I hit on hunting again... That is a good way to preempt a lecture about hunting to kids...

Why hunt..... How to hunt, clean, freeze, cook.... Guns and Ammo, What equipment is needed.... Hunting Dogs.... http://nydovehunting.weebly.com/hunting-for-groceries-with-your-dog.html

I guess I dont know what land trusts are, I think I meant land conservancy. I dont know if the HSUS has a land trust per se or a conservancy. Interesting point raised by Growalot, but I am confused about how it applies to all that junk I posted, lol... ,

For years, the hunting community has taunted the HSUS about not conserving wildlife. Taunted one of the wealthiest organizations in the nation and they called the bluff and started buying land. Land Trusts are a great thing, and just because the HSUS now has one, doesn't mean all are bad or it is a bad concept. Most of them allow hunting, at least deer hunting....

1) B-ville woman to pay $200 for harassing Seneca River duck hunter (updated) http://saova.org EPA FINALIZES CLEAN WATER RULE EPA and the U.S. Army finalized the Clean Water Rule May 27. In its ruling release, the EPA states the rule does not create any new permitting requirements for agriculture and maintains all previous exemptions and exclusions. According to EPA the rules will apply only to those waters with a "direct and significant" connection to larger bodies of water that are already protected. Critics of the rule argue that it will unduly expand federal influence. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said the EPA’s original proposal “dealt more with regulating land use” than water quality, and that the farm organization is still reviewing the final rule, particularly as it addresses streams, ditches, small ponds and isolated wetlands. Congress is working on bills that will require EPA to withdraw the rule and to adhere to limiting principles that would ensure that any new proposal conforms to the jurisdictional limits set by Congress and affirmed by the Supreme Court. See S 1140 Federal Water Quality Protection Act http://tinyurl.com/q63cvnp and HR 1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 http://tinyurl.com/p8w9jyx which passed the House and has been received in the Senate. CONNECTICUT PASSES SUNDAY HUNTING BILL On June 3, the Connecticut Senate approved legislation that would allow Sunday archery hunting for deer on private lands in the Constitution State. Championed throughout the process by the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, HB 6034 now heads to the Governor for his consideration. The Sunday hunting ban in Connecticut originated from the American colonial era when puritanical “blue laws” were commonly enacted to encourage church attendance. With the passage of HB 6034, Connecticut now joins the 45 other states throughout the nation that allow for Sunday hunting in some capacity. Allowing Sunday hunting in Connecticut will fundamentally increase private property owners’ freedom to choose how to manage their land and its natural resources, and will provide an additional adaptive management tool for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to effectively manage wildlife resources within the state. Additionally, Sunday hunting will result in increased economic activity for the state and will increase access to the resource for Connecticut’s 21,000 archery hunters. Source: Sportsmen’s Linkhttp://tinyurl.com/q93nnnj NORTH CAROLINA PASSES PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT NC House and Senate voted to override Governor Pat McCrory's veto of House Bill 405, a law that supporters say protects private property rights but opponents say suppresses whistleblowers. Nicknamed an "ag-gag" bill, animal rights groups claim the measure will hide animal cruelty by preventing undercover investigations. “The Property Protection Act, a result of careful bi-partisan negotiations, balances the rights of business owners with the rights of their employees to strengthen North Carolina trespass laws”, stated Representative John Szoka (R-Cumberland), primary bill sponsor. Szoka continued, “The bill protects property owners against those who gain access to non-public areas of the owner’s property and then engage in activities that go beyond the permission given by the owner. The bill is narrowly focused on illegal activities not on infringing on the liberties of whistleblowers or press.” Bill Sponsor Senator Brent Jackson, a farmer representing Duplin County, says employees will not be liable for filming in areas where they are allowed to be. “This has to do with employees going to places they’re not allowed to go,” he said. “As long as they’re allowed to move in those facilities, they wouldn’t be liable.” PENNSYLVANIA SENATE PASSES ONEROUS TETHER, SHELTER BILL Senate Bill 373 to amend the state’s cruelty laws unanimously passed the Senate and will be sent to the House. The bill prohibits a dog from being tethered outside if a severe weather alert has been issued; or for more than 30 minutes if the temperature is below 32 degrees. Compliance with this requirement would be impossible for those who work and are not home should temperatures or weather change during the day. This would also have direct, negative impact on field trials and winter dog sports. The bill also sets specific standards for shelter and bedding for dogs that are kept outdoors. SB 373 requires dog housing to be moisture proof with a floor raised 3 inches from the ground, wind proof, and have an eight-inch overhanging roof to keep out rain. These requirements would force dog owners, breeders, and sportsmen who keep dogs outside in winter to virtually custom build new dog houses. The bill includes size requirements for dog houses and prohibits certain types of bedding such as hay. Current PA law already states that it is an offense “to deprive any animal of necessary sustenance, drink, shelter or veterinary care, or access to clean and sanitary shelter which will protect the animal against inclement weather and preserve the animal's body heat and keep it dry”. Look up SB 373 http://tinyurl.com/l3949q6 and contact your Representative now to oppose these burdensome and unnecessary regulation changes. http://tinyurl.com/mtsxsgt TENNESSEE ACTIVISTS COMPLAIN ABOUT NEW ABUSER REGISTRY Animal advocates are unhappy with the new registry claiming it is not strong enough. The original bill would have placed everyone who committed abuse, including hoarders and those convicted of even misdemeanor violations, on the TN Bureau of Investigation online registry. However, the bill was amended to only place felony convictions for animal cruelty on the registry. Activists are already considering campaigning to elevate some animal cruelty violations to felony charges which would then allow those convicted to be placed on the registry. Chattanooga Humane Educational Society Executive Director Bob Citrullo told reporters people who commit animal abuse progress onto other things like murders and serial killings. In May TN lawmakers passed the first statewide abuser registry in history. Should activists resurrect this issue, we can only hope this will be a lesson learned for lawmakers that zealots are never satisfied. TEXAS LAWMAKERS PASS RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH AMENDMENT Sportsmen’s groups are applauding members of the Texas state House and Senate for passing Senate Joint Resolution 22, a constitutional amendment to protect the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife in the state of Texas. Voters will have the opportunity to ratify the amendment on November 3, 2015. “Adoption of the Right to Hunt and Fish amendment will safeguard the hunters and anglers of Texas from extreme animal rights groups dedicated to abolishing America’s outdoor tradition,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action. “This important constitutional safeguard will protect wildlife and promote conservation.” Language for the amendment includes the following: “The people have the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, including by the use of traditional methods, subject to laws or regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.” Nearly 3 million people spend more than $4 billion dollars a year on hunting and fishing in Texas. That translates into $415 million raised in state and local tax revenue. Passage of the Right to Hunt and Fish amendment ensures that money, as well as the 65,000 hunting and fishing related jobs, will stay in Texas. Source: NRA A SAOVA message to 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. The message above was posted to North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas residents by the Sportsmen's and Animal Owners' Voting Alliance (SAOVA). SAOVA is a nonpartisan volunteer group working to protect Americans from the legislative and political threats of radical animal rightists. Visit our website at http://saova.orgfor this program's goals, methodology and list signup details. SAOVA PO Box 612, Spencer NC 28159 5) North Carolina and Connecticut Pass Sunday Hunting, here is info on Connecticut: CONNECTICUT PASSES SUNDAY HUNTING BILL On June 3, the Connecticut Senate approved legislation that would allow Sunday archery hunting for deer on private lands in the Constitution State. Championed throughout the process by the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, HB 6034 now heads to the Governor for his consideration. The Sunday hunting ban in Connecticut originated from the American colonial era when puritanical “blue laws” were commonly enacted to encourage church attendance. With the passage of HB 6034, Connecticut now joins the 45 other states throughout the nation that allow for Sunday hunting in some capacity. Allowing Sunday hunting in Connecticut will fundamentally increase private property owners’ freedom to choose how to manage their land and its natural resources, and will provide an additional adaptive management tool for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to effectively manage wildlife resources within the state. Additionally, Sunday hunting will result in increased economic activity for the state and will increase access to the resource for Connecticut’s 21,000 archery hunters. Source: Sportsmen’s Linkhttp://tinyurl.com/q93nnnj

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In suburban areas, you get a fine for not mowing your lawn - someday you will get jailed for mowing it. What we are waiting for is like why we are still using fossil fuels..... Mowing your lawn is a mental disorder anyway.... Then on top of it use fertilizer and herbicide.... But all that food you get from China and other places - ever hear of 'Pee Cycling"? Well its coming to the USA in time. And that water is not only used for agriculture, its drinking water too, yes pee cycled drinking water.... Not sure what the other cycling is called maybe brown cycling, but that is done as well. And that too will be done here as well... Call everything hippy dippy, but like the article I posted elsewhere said, all the rich fatty tatties will not be effected. NASA is already figuring out how to build houses and infrastructure on Mars. Next they will be printing out houses for Mars. Who do you think will get to these houses first, the rich who destroyed Earth or us peasants? Maybe we will be allowed to migrate later- then we can be under those "who got there first"... Bunch of crap.

Good article!