Harman receives conservation award

State Sen. Tom Harman announced Monday he received an award from a pro-hunting and land conservation group, the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance.

Harman received the Leadership in Conservation Award for 2007 for his voting record in that year.

The award recognized a number of votes against perceived restrictions on gun ownership like mandatory micro-stamping of ammunition, banning lead ammunition, mandatory reporting of stolen or lost guns, and restrictions on ammunition sales.

He also scored points for opposing the mandatory spaying and neutering of pets, according to a news release.

“Sen. Harman emerged this past year as a leading voice against the continuous legislative attacks on individual’s hunting and 2nd Amendment rights,” said Mark Hennelly, the group’s vice president, in a statement.

— Michael Alexander