The Massachusetts bill to legalize ferrets is coming before the Natural Resources Committee this Thursday. Unlike other years, this year they are only taking written testimony. It is important that as many people as possible write or FAX their support for the bill. The bill is House Bill 4293 and it is VERY important to stress that you are supporting the redraft of the bill that Don Tewksbury and Beau Bannerman are submitting. We had to write a redraft because a extremely brief and weak bill was mistakenly submitted by Don. Right now we have the support of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife so we stand a good chance with this if lots of support can be generated. The info on writing is: Representative Steven Angelo (he is the committee chairman) Natural Resources Committee State House, Room 473F Boston, MA 02133 FAX: (617) 722-2897 Also, if you are a resident of Massachusetts DO NOT pass up this opportunity to help yourself. It is fantastic and very helpful to get letters and FAXes in from all over the country, but support from within the state is the most crucial of all! Those of you in-state can hand deliver your testimony (or mail/fax it) to room 2A in the state house at 10:30am on Thursday, March 19. This would make the biggest impression, but anything that you do is a help so be sure to let the Natural Resources Committee know that you support the redraft of this bill!! Beau [Posted in FML issue 0232]