May 2008 - Letters to the Authors

• Publication year: 2008
• Pages: 55
• Citation: Vol. 37 No. 5 Pg. 55

37 Colo.Law. 55 Colorado Lawyer 2008.

2008, May, Pg. 55. May 2008 - Letters to the Authors

The Colorado Lawyer
May 2008
Vol. 37, No. 5 [Page 55]

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Dear Mr. Low:

I currently practice law in Michigan, but am a member of the Colorado Bar, as well (inactive status). I am not always blessed with time to peruse the CBA journal but did this month, and took in your delightful article, "Clearly and Manifestly."(fn1) Even after twenty-eight years of trial practice, it's nice to have gentle and relevant reminders that old dogs can (and should) be open to revisiting the basics. Good advice, well-spoken. Thanks for sharing

Regards

Joe Engel, Attorney

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Note

1. Low, "Clearly and Manifestly," 37 The Colorado Lawyer 65 (March 2008)

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Dear Mr. Gibbard:

I read with interest your article "When Doves Died."(fn1) You may not be aware, but many bird-dog trainers use live pigeons and quail in traps. Trainers use these animals to train dogs to point, hold, and retrieve downed (shot) game.

Moreover, in Colorado, "canned hunt" opportunities abound. A sportsman pays to shoot recently released and relatively tame birds pre-placed for maximum shooting enjoyment. Assuming people follow regulatory law, the Colorado Department of Wildlife (DOW) licenses the killing of farm-raised (gooney) birds. As one example, please review the DOW regulations regarding dog trials and field training.(fn2)

So, who trumps whom? With the possible exception of Boulder County (I know, I know, cheap shot), I cannot imagine a district attorney going after sportsmen training their dogs.

My point, though I've taken some time getting there, is that there is a more direct analogy to the Frank Waters matter(fn3) than hunting. Indeed, dog trials and canned hunts are almost directly analogous. This is an emerging area of law in the United States. However, England, over...