Not sure if this has been circulated yet. This isn't going away and although the lawsuit was filed in Montana this will effect every trapper in the country.
Below is a partial reading of Chris' report, in the latest BOD report for the NTA.
An update on the case filed in Montana District Court, by WildEarth Guardians, against USFWS, seeking to require USFWS to complete a NEPA Environmental review before allowing the export of Bobcat, Wolf, Otter, and Brown Bear, or any other Appendix II species.
NTA Legal Counsel has prepared the necessary motions and plans, to file for intervention, this week.
We have received calls from Legal Counsel representing various State DNRs. These attorneys agree, that this suit represents a serious threat to the States, and is far more reaching than just the few furbearer species listed in the complaint. We are hopeful that a group of State DNRs will intervene alongside us.
I have taken calls from several State Directors and Affiliate Presidents. At this time, we are asking affiliates to contact your DNR, to insure they are aware of the suit. If they would like to have their attorneys visit with NTA Legal Counsel, we can arrange that. Simply give them my contact information.
Several States Associations have already committed to help fund this fight. I would hope that every affiliate Officer and Director reading this, will recognize the threat this case represents, to the trappers in your State, and likewise commit to this effort.
