Released on: October 3, 2007, 12:35 pm

Press Release Author: John Muldoon

Industry:

Press Release Summary: Local fishermen and PETA clash over hunting and fishing on
public forums.

Press Release Body: On a local Minnesota fishing website, many fishermen are
expressing their outrage at PETA's aggressive anti-fishing campaign. In response to
recent posts on My Fishing Pals\' message forum (www.myfishingpals.com), anglers from
across Minnesota are showing a united front against the efforts of PETA. People for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals and other animal rights groups are aggressively
attempting to inhibit all hunting and fishing in Minnesota and other states. These
groups are intently focusing their attack on sport fishing, a traditional Minnesota
pastime. PETA\'s message is that recreational anglers cause extreme and needless pain
to fish and bait. Their agenda is to heighten the public\'s awareness to the killing
of any fish or animal. In addition, they desire to promote animal rights at the
grassroots level, spreading awareness in communities and making sure their message
is visible and heard.

To spread their animal rights agenda on a public fishing forum, though, is a slap in
the face to all who enjoy hunting and fishing, especially in a state like Minnesota.
Known as the "land of 10,000 lakes," Minnesota offers some of the best hunting and
fishing in the nation and these traditions are considered Minnesota's heritage,
recreation, and a vital part of the State's economy. Regular members of the forum
are expressing their rights to hunt and fish and the positive role they play in
wildlife management. They are telling PETA to ".go home, we don't want you here."

My Fishing Pals (www.myfishingpals.com) originated in 2003 as a hobby-fishing site
that welcomes Minnesota fishermen to share fishing reports, information, and other
items related to fishing. In 2005 a controversial forum was created on the site so
that Minnesota fishermen could address fishing and hunting issues. These
controversial forums have become an avenue for hunters and fishermen to voice their
opinions and concerns and, at times, defend traditional Minnesota values.
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Contact Details: If you would like more information about this topic, please contact
John Muldoon at 651-468-7850 or email John at webdude@cipromo.com