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TOM MARTINEAU / THE RAW SPIRIT ( COVER ); ADOBE STOCK ( ABOVE , FAR RIGHT ); HOWARD COMMUNICATIONS ( RIGHT )
18 The Damaging Truth About Feral Horses They pound native wildlife habitat into the dust , yet federal policies afford invasive feral horses protection to the detriment of Western landscapes . By Ron Spomer
20 Tearing the North American Model to Pieces Demanding unscientific and impractical protections for predators , animal-rights supporters seek to replace hunters with carnivores , even as they claim to champion conservation . By Brian Lynn
The FRONT LINE
2 President ’ s Message 4 Lower 48 Wolves Relisted 6 Protecting the National
Wildlife Refuge 8 Hunters ’ Economic Impact 10 Heros & Villains 12 Sunday Hunting Updates 14 Legislative Wins for
Schools and Tools 16 Argument Worth Making
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FEATURES
26 How Anti ’ s Pick Our Pockets in Court Environmental activist groups with millions of dollars in assets exploit the Equal Access to Justice Act to fund their court cases with taxpayer money . By the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
32 The Chase is On ! Bawls and chops of hounds in full cry echo through the Idaho backcountry as hunters pursue black bears with a method that puts tradition and ethics at the forefront . By Brian Lynn
ALLIES
38 Member Spotlight 40 Member Photos 41 Event Calendar 42 In Memoriam 44 New Faces at
Sportsmen ’ s Alliance 45 Progress Report :
Conservation Science 46 Gear Guide 48 On the Table
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