Move would close of tens of thousands of acres to hunting in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area The Sierra Club has renewed its push to
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Sunday Hunting on the Move Across the Country
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislatures in six eastern states are considering legislation that expand Sunday hunting opportunities. “Expanding Sunday hunting is an easy way
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New Jersey Bill Increases Firearm Purchase Age to 21
Government Affairs ArchiveNew Jersey State Senator Joseph Cryan has introduced legislation that increases the age that an individual can purchase a rifle or shotgun to 21.
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New Jersey Judge Upholds Bear Hunt Ban Despite Science, Evidence
Government Affairs ArchiveA New Jersey Administrative Law Judge recently issued her initial ruling in favor of Gov. Phil Murphy who unilaterally closed black bear hunting on
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New Jersey: Bear Expert Testifies Against State Land Closures
Government Affairs ArchiveThe saga of bear hunting in New Jersey continues with anti-hunting politicians adding new twists to the tale after expert testimony given in court
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Action Needed! New Jersey Governor Closes Wildlife Management Areas
Government Affairs ArchiveNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently closed access to many parts of wildlife management areas (WMA) throughout the state in what he described as an
Read MoreNew Jersey Bear Conflicts Increase after Gov. Closes Season on Public Land
Government Affairs ArchiveThe New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW) recently released their bear activity report for the first half of 2020. According to the report,
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COVID-19 Regulations Impacting Sportsmen Lifted in Multiple States
Government Affairs ArchiveMultiple states have issued new COVID-19 orders that include the reopening of outdoor recreation opportunities, including reopening of recreational
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New Jersey Bills Expand Sunday Hunting
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in New Jersey by Assembly Member John Burzichelli would allow Sunday Hunting with a gun during the state deer gun season.
Read MoreNew Jersey Legislators Push Nonlethal Black Bear Management
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced by New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal and New Jersey Assemblyman Andrew Swicker would shut down black bear hunting until the New
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New Jersey Legislation Would Ban Wildlife Contests
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in New Jersey by Assembly Member Daniel Benson would ban wildlife contests where prizes are awarded. Assembly Bill 1365 has
Read MoreNew Jersey Bill Targets Hunters and Gun Owners
Government Affairs ArchiveDemocrat Assemblywoman Patricia Jones has introduced one of the most egregious attacks on hunters and gun owners seen this legislative session.
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