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Letter to the editor: Keep all ammo away from all species

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion December 02, 2022

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Re: “Lead hunting ammo is on the way out at Rachel Carson refuge” (): Hunting? In wildlife refuges? We looked up “refuge” and found this: “A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger or trouble” – as in “He was forced to take refuge in the French embassy.” SIMILAR: “Haven,” “safe haven,” “shelter,” “sanctuary,” “retreat,” “asylum,” “something providing shelter” – “The family came... + full article



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