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September 2010 District Meetings. Joe & Henri McClees will meet with our members in each WRC District close to the time of the WRC Public Meeting in each District. Watch for details on these private meetings to be held before the Public Meetings.
2010 Legislature adjourned July 10, 2010. We won! There is no "puppy mill" bill, no anti-tethering law, and no ban on wildlife pens. Despite the biggest push by animal rights activists in NC history, we prevailed. Responsible dog hunters joined with responsible animal owners, breeders, the NRA, AKC, UKC, agribusiness interests, and others to defend our rights against the assault of animal rights radicals. Thanks to all who worked and supported us during this battle.
2010 Legislative Count Down: The NC Senate & House agreed on a budget on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Their intent is to finish their budget on time and present it to Governor Perdue before the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2010. Typically, only a couple of weeks of work remain after the budget passes in the "Short Session". There are several animal rights-inspired bills pending. We are fighting to keep all such bills from becoming law.
2010 County Commissioners Watch Watch the actions of your county commissioners. They can hinder dog hunting in your county. We are working with the clubs in Richmond County to counter a recent hostile action by the Richmond County Commissioners. They banned dog hunting in a large area of the county with no warning, no notice, and no opportunity for dog hunters to be heard!
Preserve Wildlife Pens in North Carolina The legislative initiative to protect wildlife pens in North Carolina is entitled "Preserve Wildlife Pens in North Carolina" and is a part of the NC Sporting Dog Association, Inc. Contact James Ray, W.A. West, or call Pete Warren directly at (252) 286-9808.
Spring Membership Drive 2010 Contact our office for more information or join online. Click on "Join Now".
January 22, 2010 Click here to read our attorney Henri McClees's written comments submitted in opposition to H9 and H11.
January 2010
Henri attended all nine of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Public Hearings across North Carolina. We had an especially heavy turnout in District #3 in Rocky Mount to oppose H9 and H11. Always let your voice be heard!
September 14, 2009 The NC Sporting Dog Assn. and the Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance joined forces for the first time in Richmond, VA. Facilitated by Reg Cook, Joe & Henri McClees met Kirby Burch at the VA General Assembly to discuss strategies to protect dog hunting in Virginia and North Carolina.
August, 2009 The NC General Assembly adjourned on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Of the dozen or so bills supported by the animal rights wackos, three bills survive. In 2010, we will defeat the bills regarding "Puppy Mills", tethering, and fox pens. The Humane Society of the US (HSUS) touts the "Puppy Mill" bill as their priority for 2010. Read the latest version of Senate Bill #460 to know why we must fight! Read our formal comments to Mr. Gordon Myers, Exec. Director of NC Wildlife Resources Commission regarding the Bill.
June, 2009
There are several bad dog bills waiting for hearing. These include commercial dog breeders bills, tethering bills, and other animal rights inspired legislation. For more information, email henriatmccleesconsulting.com.
May, 2009
Those of us concerned about the deluge of animal rights bills filed in the NC General Assembly breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday, May 14, 2009. With the passing of the "crossover" deadline, many of the bad bills died. To be exact, a bill dies unless someone makes the effort to change the bill to make it conform with the requirements of crossover. This sounds like a technicality, and it is. But, it is important to know that it is technically possible to change a bad bill and move it. So, we must stay vigilant.
Spring 2009
For detailed information about the difference between animal welfare (good philosphy) and animal rights (bad philosophy), we recommend materials posted on the North Carolina Responsible Animal Owners Alliance website.