Summary: A Thurston County judge dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, preserving the state’s Game Management Plan. Today, October 9, 2026,
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Government Affairs Archive
Safety Threats in Wis. Prove It: Gray Wolves Must Be Delisted
Legislative ActionSummary: After USDA officials lethally removed nine habituated wolves posing safety threats in Wisconsin, the Sportsmen’s Alliance is pushing to
Read MoreSAF and WDFW Ask Court to Dismiss Game Management Plan Challenge
LitigationSummary: SAF and WDFW hearing requesting the dismissal of Washington Wildlife First's lawsuit challenging the Washington Game Management Plan is
Read MoreOhio Approves $25 Million for Public Hunting Land Acquisition
OhioSummary: Ohio has finalized a $25 million funding approval to acquire 10,407 acres of public hunting and trapping land in southern Ohio. In early
Read MoreSAF and SCI Take Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to Court
LitigationSummary: The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (SAF) and Safari Club International (SCI) have sued the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission for
Read MoreSportsmen Urged to Comment on Proposed Roadless Rule Rescission
Public LandsSummary: The U.S. Forest Service has proposed three administrative alternatives—highlighted by a preferred option to completely rescind the national
Read MoreSportsmen’s Alliance Celebrates Extended South Atlantic Fall Red Snapper Seasons
FishingSummary: NOAA Fisheries has approved Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, granting recreational anglers extended
Read MoreNinth Circuit En Banc Decision Upholds Hawaii’s Draconian Handgun Permit Laws
LitigationSummary: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit sat en banc and upheld Hawaii’s restrictive handgun permitting and registration requirements,
Read MoreSAF Backs USDA Proposal to Modernize Travel Management, Expand Access
Public LandsSummary: The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (SAF) has submitted formal comments supporting the USDA’s proposed revisions to U.S. Forest Service
Read MoreNew White House Executive Orders Expand Hunting and Fishing Across America
Public LandsSummary: President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on September 17, 2026, aimed at expanding hunting access, protecting the use of
Read MoreSenate Ag Committee Passes Clean Farm Bill, But Floor Action Needed
Legislative ActionSummary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry successfully passed Chairman John Boozman’s proposed Farm Bill completely clean
Read MoreGuarding Our Heritage: Monitor ODFW’s Big Game and Land Decisions
OregonOn Friday, September 18, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its official business meeting in La Grande. Because leaders plan to
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