Starting Monday, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again allowing Maryland’s black bears to be trophy hunted in Western Maryland. Like last year, there will be no quotas
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Wildlife is the heart of Maryland. The region has a diverse fauna that needs to be protected from over exploitation and preserved. MVFA fights to ensure that our wildlife populations remain healthy and in balance.
Five New Laws Mean Progress for Maryland’s Animals
Maryland’s animals will be benefiting from five new laws that go in effect this Saturday, October 1st: 1. Possession of Dog Fighting Implements with intent to engage in dog fighting
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Great Strides for Maryland’s Animals in 2016
A Terrific Session for Animals in Maryland!! Here are the bills that passed in 2016 and will be making their way onto Governor Hogan’s desk: Dog Fighting Implements SB 283
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Dear MVFA Members, We are almost halfway through the Maryland General Assembly Session! I have enjoyed seeing many of you in Annapolis for Voices for Animals Day and look forward
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Sport Killing of Maryland’s Black Bears
After hunters killed practically all of Maryland’s black bears, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) closed bear hunting season in the early 1950s, and placed our state’s black bears
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Maryland’s Deer and How to Protect Them
Whitetail Deer In Maryland Where did our whitetail deer come from, who brought them, and why? While for decades, seeing a whitetail deer in Maryland was a rarity, it isn’t
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2014 ELECTION RESULTS – Maryland Votes For Animals Humane Candidate Endorsements
Maryland Votes For Animals extends a Warm Congratulations to the 61 Humane Candidates on their Victory in the 2014 Elections for the Maryland General Assembly! Ninety-one percent (91%) of MVFA-endorsed candidates Won! Please
Continue readingSteel-Jawed Leg-Hold Traps
Legalized Landmines for Animals What is a steel-jawed leg-hold trap? The steel-jawed leg-hold trap, technically called a “foothold” trap, is a steel trapping device with powerful clamping-type jaws (see photo)
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