WASHINGTON — If politicians preying upon your attentions this season fail to inspire, you might seek common cause with the beasts — the four-legged variety rather than those running for office. Ballot initiatives aimed at protecting bears and wolves from hounding, trapping and other inhumane hunting practices are up for a vote in two states, Maine and Michigan. Oh, be still thy twitching trigger finger.
Parker: Bears and wolves have a spot on fall ballot
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