There's a citizens initiative on the ballot in Denver County Colorado which puts at risk the sale of many fly tying materials (e.g. rabbit, deer, elk, any natural dubbing) and flies made from those materials. One of the initiative's supporters is quoted as saying there are plenty of synthetic fly tying alternatives. I love the irony of a save the animals vegan urging the use of more plastics.
A ballot initiative facing Denver voters would ban the trade of natural furs in Denver county and could hurt the fly-fishing industry.
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Colorado TU is urging its members and supporters in the City and County of Denver to vote no on Initiated Ordinance 308 this year, the proposed Denver Fur Ban. While farming of fur bearing animals and sale of luxury fur apparel are not coldwater conservation issues, the proposed fur ban is written b
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