March 14, 2014
New USSA Office in California Is a Plus for All Hunters
The Columbus, Ohio-based U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA), a national organization dedicated to protecting the rights of hunters, anglers, and trappers, has opened an office in Sacramento, California, the state capital. “Expanding our operations is a natural progression…as we plan to move more effectively to protect the interests of sportsmen across the country,” said Nick Pinizzotto, USSA president and CEO. The Sacremento office will be led by Michael Flores who has a long and productive history of serving California on outdoor-related issues. Flores is a past president of the California Fish and Game Commission, former chairman of the California Wildlife Conservation Board, and has held numerous other prestigious roles, including Secretary for Foreign Affairs for California. Animal rights organizations have long focused on liberal-leaning California as a juicy target in which to pioneer and polish their anti-hunting initiatives. A resident first line of defense in such a state is a plus for pro-hunting interests all across North America. Posted March 14, 2014
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Horse Country to Launch John Anderson’s New Novel
The Prophet of Paradise, J. Harris Anderson, 2014, 487 pages, Soft Cover, $22.95J. Harris Anderson’s new novel, The Prophet of Paradise, will by launched Thursday, March 20, 2014, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Horse Country Saddlery in Warrenton, Virginia. Anderson’s byline, which appears regularly in the pages of In & Around Horse Country, may be familiar to foxhunters across North America, but the tenor of his first novel, written for a mature audience, may be less familiar! In Anderson’s new book, tradition-bound foxhunting society becomes threatened by a radical concept: The Church of Foxhunting. The promo blurbs tell us that “a current of titillation flows” among the true believers, from teenagers to grandparents, and the “two meanings of venery—pursuits both sporting and erotic—happily blend into a single drive,” creating conflict and tension in the hunting community. Anderson will discuss his work and sign copies of his book. Refreshments will be served. RSVPs will be appreciated (540-347-3141 or 800-882-4868). Posted March 14, 2014 Save
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