FUR TAKERS OF AMERICA

Gentlemen,

The Anti's have "again" launched an attack on coyotes.

We believed the issue was resolved last year and the IDNR got what they wanted. (Shutting down the live market in our state) that was a tool that kept the coyote population in check.

But, that wasn't enough for this radical anti group.

The anti's are after anyone using dogs in Indiana to chase, track, decoy, etc fox and coyotes.

This isn't a pen issue anymore. This is a sportsmen issue as one of the main things they want is to stop the use of dogs in the field.

Some of the sportsmen groups were against the FTA/Trappers last yr. because of the "Fair chase" issue.

Well, this ISN'T a "fair chase" issue anymore (imagine that).

Coyote callers using dogs as decoys could be a thing of the past.

Trappers using a dog to track a coyote on a drag would be a thing of the past.

Fox & Coyote hunters using dogs (outside of pens) to take coyotes would be a thing of the past (even though it is fair chase).

The list goes on and on and when this falls they may go after coon hunters using dogs, and rabbit hunters, etc.

This issue is an ALL SPORTSMEN ALERT!

Use their links below to email your concerns.

You can see they are doing mass emails to our Gov. Mitch Daniels.

FTA Indiana State Organizer

Tim Rose

812-343-9066

HELP BAN LIVE BAIT

DOG TRAINING IN INDIANA

ETHICALLY INDEFENSIBLE

ECOLOGICALLY RECKLESS

COUNTER TO SOUND SCIENTIFIC WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Current loopholes in Indiana ’s wildlife regulations allow the capture and killing of coyotes and red foxes by dogs in the wild. Moreover, no rule or law exists prohibiting the trapping and selling of coyotes and foxes in state or across state lines to “penning” facilities where these wild canines are then used to “train” hunting dogs in “running pens.” Operators of the running pens often charge a fee for individuals to “train” their hunting dogs on the captive coyotes and foxes. Penned wild canids are often killed by being torn apart by the dog pack. Other States are moving away from such barbaric activities such as the use of “running pens”.

As a society we have decided that dog and cock fighting are ethically indefensible and we have banned these practices nationwide. Setting dogs onto wild animals has no place in a civilised society.

Does Indiana want to be known worldwide as supporting and facilitating such cruel ‘sports’?

PLEASE TAKE ACTION TODAY TO HELP STOP THE BARBARISM!

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED AHEAD OF A CRUCIAL MEETING OF THE INDIANA NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION ON MARCH 16 2010. A DECISION WILL BE MADE ON TWO CITIZEN’S PETITIONS. ONE IS TO DISALLOW RUNNING PENS IN INDIANA AND THE OTHER IS TO STOP THE KILLING OF FOXES AND COYOTES BY DOGS.

PLEASE CONTACT THE NRC OFFICIALS LISTED BELOW AND THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA IN SUPPORT OF BOTH PETITIONS.

Your comment must include your address.

· Email Jennifer Kane jkane@nrc.in.gov

· Email Sandra Jensen sjensen@nrc.in.gov

· Email or call Governor Mitch Daniels mdaniels@gov.in.gov telephone 1-317-232-4567

You may also write the Governor at:

Office of Governor Mitch Daniels

200 W. Washington St #206

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2731

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!