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Location: Bunn, NC (Near Raleigh)
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http://www.wral.com/wildlife-activi...-pens/11931488/

2013 has started with the animal rights groups targeting fellow hound hunters in NC.
We need to stand with the Fox hunters on this issue; it is a vital issue and if you know or have any connections to a state level politician please make this a talking point.
Currently we are still in "watchdog mode" for this one. However if this issue gets a written piece of legislation we will activate and begin an education campaign for all legislatures who would have a vote.

Why do we support fox pens, 2 quick reasons?
1 - The pens have escape areas made with pipe and fencing that allows the fox/coyote to escape into a hole that the dogs cannot enter. In the wild the fox/coyote have to hope to find a log or other hole that often still allows the dogs to enter. Therefore mortality rate among wild fox hunts is higher, the pens are actually safer for the fox/coyote.
2 - Trespass in NC is a major issue for landowners and hound hunters. Wild fox hunts result in landowner/fox hunter confrontations. The pen provides clear boundries for the dogs and hunter which eliminates landowner/hunter trespass conflicts. Outlawing the pens will not stop the sport from occurring in an uncontrolled manner.

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WE NEED TO KEEP A WATCH FOR THE PIN OWNERS THEY ARE THE FIRST TO HELP WHEN WE NEED HELP

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Originally posted by Alex Schaefer
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pe...fornia/qDKjP9PB

Help your fellow houndsmen and women in California by signing this online petition against the ban of bear and bobcat hunting with hounds that passed here in September. It has a long way to go to reach the goal amount of signatures, but it certainly cant hurt to try. Thank you!

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BTT Just signed mine gotta long ways to go!

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