Post by: denali on August 25, 2011, 09:48:26 PM
HELENA - A federal appeals court on Thursday denied a request by environmental groups to halt wolf hunts that are scheduled to begin next week in Idaho and Montana.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request by the Alliance for the Wild Rockies and other groups. The groups were seeking to cancel the hunts while the court considers a challenge to congressional action in April that stripped wolves of federal protections in Montana and Idaho, and in parts of Washington, Oregon and Utah.
Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy in Missoula reluctantly upheld a budget rider that was inserted by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, and Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. It marked the first time since the passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973 that Congress forcibly removed protections from a plant or animal.
Molloy ruled that the way Congress went about removing endangered species protections from the Northern Rockies gray wolf undermined the rule of law but did not violate the Constitution. Meanwhile, the environmental groups argued Congress' actions were unconstitutional because they violated the principle of separation of powers.
"We lost the injunction, we have not lost the case," Mike Garrity, executive director of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies, said of Thursday's court ruling. "We will continue to fight to protect the wolves and enforce the separation of powers doctrine in the U.S. Constitution."
Meanwhile, John Horning, executive director for WildEarth Guardians, one of the groups involved in the case, said, "We are discouraged we didn't win a stay of execution for wolves, but we are cautiously optimistic that we will win our lawsuit to protect wolves from future persecution."
Wolf hunts are scheduled to begin Aug. 30 in Idaho and Sept. 3 in Montana.
Hunters in Montana will be allowed to shoot as many as 220 gray wolves, reducing the predators' Montana population by about 25 percent to a minimum of 425 wolves.
In Idaho, where an estimated 1,000 wolves roam, state wildlife managers have declined to name a target for kills for the seven-month hunting season. They say the state will manage wolves so their population remains above 150 animals and 15 breeding pairs, the point where Idaho could attract federal scrutiny for a possible re-listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Read more: http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_f8c54cf2-cf8c-11e0-a7e3-001cc4c03286.html#ixzz1W6i3iZAM (http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_f8c54cf2-cf8c-11e0-a7e3-001cc4c03286.html#ixzz1W6i3iZAM)
Good news ...for now :rolleyes:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 25, 2011, 10:14:00 PM
I'm ecstatic the hippies lost. I'm goin' wolf hunting.
Thanx for the update. :tup: :tup:
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Post by: seth30 on August 26, 2011, 06:31:54 AM
Fantastic news I will be heading over there this fall!!!!! :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:shoot one for me brother
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 26, 2011, 06:40:06 AM
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Post by: Dave Workman on August 26, 2011, 08:30:50 AM
:tup: :IBCOOL: :tup:
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco yesterday turned thumbs down on a motion from environmental groups to stop planned wolf hunts in Montana and Idaho, and in the aftermath, Washington hunters are cheering, and they are getting a quick education about what lies over their political horizon.
http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-seattle/ninth-circuit-rejects-motion-to-halt-mt-id-wolf-hunts (http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-seattle/ninth-circuit-rejects-motion-to-halt-mt-id-wolf-hunts)
Post by: bearpaw on August 26, 2011, 08:31:22 AM
Post by: mulehunter on August 26, 2011, 08:38:07 AM
Environmental Group........ :ban:
Mulehunter. :IBCOOL:
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on August 26, 2011, 10:26:34 AM
Contact Your Member in Support of the Legislation Today!
U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Vice Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus jointly introduced the Government Litigation Savings Act (H.R.1996 and S. 1061), legislation that prevents abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) by large environmental groups and others who frequently challenge the federal government in court. As you are no doubt aware, some organizations often sue to limit or eliminate even the most responsible access to public lands, and recoup litigation costs through EAJA.
EAJA was passed as a permanent appropriation in 1980 in order to help individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations with limited access to financial resources defend themselves against harmful government actions. EAJA allows for the reimbursement of attorney’s fees and costs associated with suing the federal government. When operating correctly, EAJA allows plaintiffs who sue the federal government to recover part of their attorney’s fees and costs if they “prevail” in the case. Unfortunately, lack of oversight has led to the program being abused and resulting in taxpayer funded lawsuits to restrict access to public lands.
H.R.1996 and S. 1061 would return EAJA to its original intent by instituting targeted reforms on who is eligible to receive EAJA reimbursements, limiting repeated lawsuits, and reinstating tracking and reporting requirements to make EAJA more transparent. Under the Government Litigation Savings Act individual enthusiasts would still be able to access the funds for suits provided they experienced “personal injury” which would include loss of access etc., but large tax exempt organizations with a net worth of $7 million or more, and individuals with a net worth of $2 million or more will no longer be able to access these funds.
Please click the Take Action link below to send an email encouraging your Representative and your Senators to sign on as a cosponsor this important legislation.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 27, 2011, 07:07:08 PM