What is really needed is a good lobbying group.  Right now it is the  
hunters controlling all of the hunting laws in CT.  They are an  
extremely well-funded and well-organized group.


On Jul 15, 2010, at 4:16 PM, Christine wrote:

> There are not a huge amount of active ar people on the meetup list,
> but from our protests I can tell you who on the ct animal matters site
> and the connecticut animal rights network is the real deal.
>
> Trolls are always out there, but you have to weigh the importance of
> getting more public support for us. At least 95% of the population do
> not hunt and we need to get them involved. Many are not in our small
> network, but there are concerned citizens who are opposed to hunting
> for a myriad of reasons. We need to reach them!
>
> the fact is there are not enough of us who know about or are doing
> this and we need to spread the word! What we are doing is perfectly
> legal and thet can't stop us anyway.
>
> By the way, this is Christine, we met yesyerday at the protest in  
> new haven.
>
> On 7/15/10, Suzy <[address removed]> wrote:
>> Thanks, but since hunters are also on FB I think that's probably  
>> not the
>> wisest move.  Social media is great but not if you don't want the  
>> opposition
>> to know what you are planning before hand!!!!!!
>>
>> I know there are a lot of animal rights people who buy trapping  
>> rights
>> regularly so I was hoping some of them happened to be on the  
>> meetup list.
>>  They would likely already be licensed to hunt and able to sign up  
>> for the
>> lottery area.
>>
>> Thanks for the offer, though.
>>
>>
>> On Jul 14, 2010, at 10:46 AM, day moore wrote:
>>
>>> suzy...
>>> I'd like to help. I'm in Milford CT but I was wondering if we/ 
>>> you/ me/
>>> anyone could post this on facebook to see if we can get some  
>>> support?
>>> I cannot do anything financially but I'd be willing to help out  
>>> with the
>>> social media thing...
>>> Best,
>>> Day
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>>> On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:06 PM, Suzy wrote:
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>>> Hi, everyone.  Speaking of "tormenting & killing animals"...
>>>
>>> If anyone is involved with purchasing hunting/trapping rights  
>>> before the
>>> hunters buy them, please consider
>>> Deer Lottery Area 28.  This is listed on the DEP web site as   
>>> Naugatuck
>>> State Forest - Quillinan Reservoir Block.
>>>
>>> The property is partly in Seymour and partly in Ansonia.  They  
>>> just opened
>>> this area up to hunting last year with no notice to any residents
>>> surrounding the property.  The DEP claims environmental damage by  
>>> the
>>> deer, but I've known this woods my entire life and see no  
>>> evidence of this
>>> whatsoever.  After just one season I am seeing many very small  
>>> fawns on
>>> their own so I'm guessing the hunters have killed the does.
>>>
>>> If anyone is involved with attempting to secure the hunting lottery,
>>> please try to get some of the spaces open here.
>>>
>>> In addition, I noticed that in order to get a hunting license,  
>>> the DEP now
>>> requires a safety class.  Several for this season are already  
>>> full but if
>>> anyone else is interested in getting a license (which you need to  
>>> purchase
>>> hunting/trapping rights and to apply for the lottery areas) and  
>>> taking a
>>> class, please let me know.  I'd find it easier to sit through one  
>>> with a
>>> buddy!!! LOL
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help!
>>> Suzy
>>>
>>>
>>>
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