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Anti's again attempt to ban trapping in Maryland (2/6/2004) Anti-trappers have found friends in the Maryland legislature and are again scheming to topple the state's trapping heritage. Sen. Sharon Grosfeld, D-Montgomery, and Delegate Barbara Frush, D-Prince George's, have been persuaded by animal rights fanatics for the third consecutive session to introduce anti-trapping legislation in their respective houses. Senate Bill 279 and House Bill 498 would make it illegal for a person to use, set, place, or maintain a leghold trap to capture an animal. A hearing for SB 279 is scheduled for February 10 in the Senate Committee on Education, Health, and Environment Affairs. House Bill 498 is currently in the House Committee on Environmental Matters and is scheduled for debate on February 25. In the past, the animal rights movement had the support of former Gov. Parris Glendening. In 2001, Glendening was labeled by the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance as the most anti-hunting governor in America for his opposition to pro-hunting bills and his staunch support of the animal rights agenda. The anti's clearly still have friends in the legislature and sportsmen must act now to protect their outdoor heritage. Take Action! Maryland sportsmen should contact their Delegate and Senator today. Tell them to oppose SB 279 and HB 498. To find your legislators and for contact information, call (800) 492-7122 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org. Senate Bill 279 is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Committee on Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs on February 10 at 1:00PM. Call these committee members today to stop the bill:
HB 498 is scheduled to be heard in the House Committee on Environmental Matters on February 25 at 1pm, call the members of the committee today and ask them to oppose this bill:
CopyrightÓ U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance- www.ussportsmen.org
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