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Show Wildlife Society Opposes Firearm Restriction Laws The Wildlife Society has declared de-clared its opposition to legislation legis-lation "... that impedes or prohibits the legitimate use or acquisition of sporting firearms fire-arms and ammunition." The Society, with headquarters headquar-ters in Washington, D.C., is for professionals in biological or related fields of wildlife conservation. Their statement outlining their position said that ". . . restrictive measures which discourage the American hunter's hun-ter's pursuit of his sport will not only curtail wildlife conservation con-servation and game management manage-ment programs but will also reduce present opportunities for outdoor recreation." Sportsmen's license fees and excise taxes paid on guns and ammunition provide most of the funds for wildlife conservation con-servation and game management manage-ment in Utah. Critics of hunters hun-ters and hunting seasons should be willing to 'put their money where their mouth is' and instead of criticizing the sportsmen, join with them in wildlife conservation and protection pro-tection of the environment. |