Hunters’ Groups Ask Limbaugh to Cease Humane Society Support

Twenty-eight organizations that represent gun owners and hunters have asked the broadcaster Rush Limbaugh to cease his public support of the Humane Society of the United States, according to The Washington Times.

Mr. Limbaugh, a conservative radio commentator, is featured in public-service announcements on behalf of the Humane Society that began airing earlier this month; the spots endorse the charity’s efforts to prevent animal cruelty.

Ducks Unlimited and the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance were among the groups signing a letter to Mr. Limbaugh, asking him to stop helping the Humane Society “to mainstream their image in the minds of reasonable people.”

“Despite a few programs designed to attract support from the general public, HSUS is in fact an organization that opposes hunting, fishing, and trapping,” the letter said. Mr. Limbaugh did not answer the Times request for comment on the dispute.