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Anti-hunters tout fictitious alliance with sportsmen (1/22/2004)

The most outrageous anti-hunting group in the United States is promoting a working relationship with the nation's leading sportsmen's advocacy group when, in fact, none exists.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) published a report yesterday stating "...the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, a national lobbying and advocacy group for hunters, has added its voice to PETA's call for a boycott of pet food maker Iams." The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance is encouraging sportsmen to contact the Iams Company, but the call to action is in no way related to the antis' objection to the company's testing of pet food on animals.

Sportsmen are urged to oppose Iams' sponsorship of Pet Fest America, a series of animal shows developed by the country's largest anti-hunting group, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

"Every dollar HSUS receives to fund programs represents money that is freed up for use in campaigns to end hunting, trapping and fishing," said Bud Pidgeon, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance president. "We continue to encourage sportsmen to participate in campaigns to educate corporate decision makers about the dangers of affiliating with animal rights organizations and causes."

Sportsmen can contact Iams to educate the company about HSUS's goals to end hunting, fishing, trapping and other forms of animal use. Contact President Jeffery P. Ansell, The Iams Company, 7250 Poe Ave., Dayton, OH 45414. Phone (937) 898-7387. Fax (937) 264-7264. Toll Free (800) 675-3849.

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