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What is the EU (European Union)? Nicholas K. Pederson Animal Legal & Historical Center

This paper briefly outlines what the EU is and what countries make up the association. It also discusses how and why the EU was formed as well as the legislative structure.

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Purpose of the ESA Chart Ryan Pellerito Animal Legal & Historical Center

The purpose of the chart is to provide Attorneys and lay persons a quick guide for use and research of state endangered species acts. The chart is broken down into nine columns providing information to what agency, listing criteria, prohibited acts, penalties, habitat protection, unique provisions, number of endangered species, links to agencies websites and the legal citation.

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State Endangered Species Chart Ryan Pellerito (updated by Rebecca Wisch) Animal Legal & Historical Center

This chart provides a link to each state agency responsible for enforcement of state endangered species laws. It also lists a summary of the criteria under the state statutes, the statutory citation, and a link to the US Fish & Wildlife Service's Threatened & Endangered Species System (TESS) database of listed species.

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Overview of Wildlife Services Rachel Pemberton Animal Legal & Historical Center This overview describes the role and function of Wildlife Services within the USDA. It briefly outlines the creation of the agency as the body that administers the Animal Damage Act of 1931. The document then outlines the methods of control of livestock, including lethal and non-lethal methods. Concern over two particular methods of wildlife control - "denning" and use of M-44 cyanide capsules - are included and how animal welfare organizations have responded to the controversy. Finally, the paper concludes with a description of the progress several counties in California have made to control damage by wildlife without resorting to WS policy and control methods. Article
Detailed Discussion of Wildlife Services Rachel Pemberton Animal Legal & Historical Center This detailed discussion examines the history and philosophy of the USDA's "Wildlife Services." This agency has a mission "to provide Federal leadership in managing conflicts with wildlife.” However, animal advocates have criticized the lack of science backing up the antiquated approach in managing wildlife and human economic conflicts. This paper explores the legal authorities and internal philosophies that guide WS’ activities; how WS selects and implements a variety of nonlethal and lethal methods for controlling wildlife; and contemporary challenges to WS’ practices. Article
Wildlife Services Rachel Pemberton

Brief Summary of Wildlife Services
Rachel Pemberton (2020)

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Brief Summary of Wildlife Services Rachel Pemberton Animal Legal & Historical Center This summary describes the role and function of Wildlife Services within the USDA. It describes management practices, both lethal and non-lethal as well as the concerns that have been raised with respect to WS methods. Article
The Federal Indian Trust Doctrine and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Matthew Perkins 30 ENTL 701 (2000)

This article discusses the implications of the court decision in U.S. v. Hugs, which denied Native American claims asserting infringement of First Amendment rights as well as treaty rights where eagle parts were sold. This author expresses that the holding in United States v. Hugs is limited to its facts, and does not absolve the government from its obligation under The Federal Indian Trust Doctrine, and that a valid trust doctrine argument remains to be made against the BGEPA.

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THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR: RESULTS FROM THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 105TH CONGRESS-1997 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY Nancy Perry 4 Animal L. 137 (1998) Ms. Perry outlines the actions taken on animal issues during the first session of the 105th Congress and discusses the weak consideration and lack of progress made in much of the legislative agenda in is this area. She also provides a current legislative update for each bill involved. Article
THE OREGON BEAR AND COUGAR INITIATIVE: A LOOK AT THE INITIATIVE PROCESS Nancy Perry 2 Animal L. 203 (1996) This article was adapted from remarks from Nancy Perry at a symposium held by the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund of Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College on September 23, 1995 regarding issues affecting domestic and captive animals. Article

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