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    11 Attorneys General Called to Investigate HSUS

    HumaneWatch.org, a project of the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom, applauded the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments for passing a resolution calling on 11 state attorneys general to investigate the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The states...
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    Adams County Wisconsin DWA Ban Update

    We have been informed that the ordinance will be an ongoing process and that the department is open to alternative language. USARK and exotic pet owners will be presenting information and working with officials. A tri-county consortium committee discussion between Sauk, Adams, and Juneau...
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    YOUR Photo submissions needed!

    Call for Photos! Right now, the Madison Area Herpetological Society is working on a few things for publication. One is a reptile buyer's guide. Basically a step by step book to choosing the right pet for you, and what makes each one easier or more difficult and why. It's not a care guide but a...
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    Action Alert: No to Adding Species as Injurious

    Everyone needs to take only a few minutes to follow these two steps whether or not they keep the remaining 5 species. This only takes less than 5 minutes! http://usark.org/press-releases/action-alert-no-to-adding-species-as-injurious/ 1. Below is a link to contact your federal Representative...
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    Oppose CatX!

    *If CatX is enacted FWS can arbitrarily add any animal to the Injurious Wildlife list without due process under NEPA.* Please take 5 minutes to do this!!! http://usherp.org/2013/07/23/catx-threatens-entire-herp-nation/
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    Richland Center WI ordinance

    Richland Center WI Alert: On Tuesday, May 21st at 5 pm, the Richland Center Wisconsin Public Safety board will hold discussion on an exotic animal ordinance, which could potentially outlaw most reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Please take 2 minutes of your time to contact Judy Shireman...
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    USARK Hires New President Going Forward

    USARK Hires New President Going Forward The board of directors of USARK has unanimously hired Mr. Phil Goss as their new president. Phil is a longtime herper, having been active in the hobby and industry for over 15 years. Phil currently owns Goss Reptiles (www.gossreptiles.com) and has worked...
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    Some in Congress oppose wider ban on big snakes

    WASHINGTON -- The monstrous snakes that have invaded the Everglades and gobbled up some of its endangered wildlife are Florida's problem, not cause for a nationwide ban, some Republicans in Congress declared on Thursday. Their staunch opposition greatly diminishes the chances that Congress will...
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    HR 511 ‘Python Ban’ Goes To Hearing

    *UPDATE: HR511 'Python Ban' Hearing at House Natural Resources Committee scheduled for November 29th at 10:00am has been postponed 24hrs-- until November 30th at 10:00am.* HR 511 ‘Python Ban’ Goes To Hearing On Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 AM, the US House Natural Resources Committee will...
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    Is anyone in Central Wisconsin?

    If anyone on here is in the Central Wisconsin area, including the Wausau, Stevens Point, Waupaca, WI Rapids, Marshfield, Mosinee, Merrill, Antigo, Medford, or other areas within this region of WI, please contact me or let me know. Myself and a few others are in the early stages of discussing and...
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    Nevada Exotic animal ban

    Chimps' escape prompts push to ban exotic animals in Nevada Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Long before Buddy and CJ escaped from their cage at home in Las Vegas, moves were underway to ban private ownership of exotic animals in residential neighborhoods. According to State Senator Michael Roberson...
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    USARK Legal Action Against FWS Constrictor Rule

    USARK Legal Action Against FWS Constrictor Rule Approximately three months have passed since U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) took the unprecedented action of adding four constricting snakes to the Injurious Wildlife list of the Lacey Act. Never before have animals widely held by the...
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    HSUS: Lying is a Thriving Vocation

    By Erika N. Walsh “Those who are capable of tyranny are capable of perjury to sustain it.” ~ Lysander Spooner On June 8, 2012, I attended the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) 4th Annual Animal Law Conference in Chicago. This is an all-day event with a series of speakers on animal law...
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    USARK Call for Photos

    Call for photos: USARK is seeking photos for various materials and presentations that we are preparing. We are looking for three categories of pictures: 1) Positive, safe interactions between humans and reptiles; 2) Show us your set ups! Reptiles in great, well designed, SAFE, clean, and...
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    Dark Day in Ohio

    Exotic animal regulations head to Ohio governor By ANN SANNER The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Legislation that would tighten regulations on owning exotic animals in Ohio was headed Tuesday to the governor for his expected signature, months after authorities were forced to shoot...
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