Legislation to ban the use of traditional lead ammunition for hunting on all state-owned lands is back for the 2023 legislative session as Assembly
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- Hunting Regulations: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html
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- Freshwater: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html
- Saltwater: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/saltwater-fishing
- Trapping Regulations: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/furbearer
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New York: Bill Taxes Ammo to Pay for Gun Violence
Government Affairs ArchiveNew York legislators are attempting to make sportsmen, target shooters and those who keep a firearm for self-defense pay for the violent actions of
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New York Introduces Legislation to Mandate Licenses for all Semi-Auto Rifles
NewsOn May 30th, Assembly Bill 10503 and its companion Senate Bill 9458 bill were introduced to require a license to purchase or sell any semi-automatic
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New York Contest Ban Scheduled for a Vote
Government Affairs ArchiveThe full New York Assembly will vote on a ban on wildlife related contests on May 31. Assembly Bill 5746, which is aimed at banning coyote contests,
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Two New York Anti-Sportsmen Bills to Receive Vote
Government Affairs ArchiveThree anti-sportsmen bills will be voted on May 31. It’s imperative that all New York sportsmen contact their Assemblymembers and Senators to oppose
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New York Introduces Bill to Expand Crossbow Hunting
Government Affairs ArchiveLast week, Assembly Bill 9914 was introduced. This legislation expands the time available for hunting with a crossbow in Wyoming County by permitting
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New York Bills Enable Local Hunting Restrictions
HuntingTwo anti-hunting bills have been introduced that target hunting rights in Suffolk County, New York, which encompasses most of eastern Long Island.
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New York Resurrects Three Anti-Hunting Bills
Government Affairs ArchiveAfter no movement in nearly a year, the New York Legislature resurrected two bills that impact hunters and recreational shooters. Assembly Bill
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Sierra Club’s Push to Close Delaware Water Gap to Hunting
UncategorizedMove 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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Eye on the Antis: Wildlife Contest Attacks Continue
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Sportsmen’s Alliance has opposed wildlife-contest legislation across the U.S. in recent years, but despite our success in defending against these
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Eye on the Antis: Attacks on Sporting Dog Owners, Breeders Still Pending
Government Affairs ArchiveComing off the back of a victory for sporting dog owners in Maine, there are still several concerning bills pending that negatively impact dog
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New York Bill Requires Mental Health Evaluation to Buy Firearms
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation pre-filed in New York by State Senator James Sanders will require anyone wishing to purchase a firearm to first pass a mental health
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