While working to protect the interests of predator hunters and trappers, as well as the use of lead ammunition, in California during recent weeks, the
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Alert: Illinois Sportsmen’s Calls Needed Today to Support Bobcat Management
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation that authorizes the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to allow hunting of bobcats is in danger of stalling in the Senate this week.
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Iowa Becomes 36th State to Enact Families Afield
Government Affairs ArchiveLast week, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed into law SF 392, creating an apprentice hunting license for adults and making Iowa the 36th state to enact
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Florida Fish and Game Commission to Vote on Black Bear Hunting
FloridaThe Florida Fish and Game Commission will meet in Tallahassee April 14-16. Among the items on the agenda for action on April 15 is a proposal to
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Montana Families Afield Bill to Receive Hearing Tomorrow
MontanaLegislation designed to aid in the recruitment of new hunters is scheduled for a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow, April 8. Montana
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Foundation Joins Lynx Lawsuit to Protect Maine Trappers
Government Affairs ArchiveOn Friday, April 3, the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation and the Maine Trappers Association filed to intervene in a lawsuit in Maine brought
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Dismissed: HSUS Lawsuit to Silence Maine’s Wildlife Professionals
Government Affairs ArchiveOn Friday, April 3, Maine Superior Court Justice Joyce Wheeler issued a final judgment in the question of the state’s ability to comment on wildlife
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Iowa Senate Passes Families Afield Bill
IowaOn Tuesday, March 17, the Iowa Senate unanimously passed a bill to create an apprentice hunting license for adults. The measure, SF 392, allows a
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Virginia Sporting Dog Owners Spared From Legislation
Government Affairs ArchiveProblematic legislation in Virginia that banned the sale or transfer of dogs in public places, such as parking lots, parks or rest stops, has been
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March 17: USSA’s Annual Legislative Reception
Government Affairs ArchiveThe U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance will host its annual Legislative Reception, which gives Ohio sportsmen the opportunity to meet and talk to lawmakers
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New Mexico Anti-Hunting, Anti-Trapping Bills Defeated
Government Affairs ArchiveTwo bills that would have had detrimental impacts on New Mexico sportsmen were tabled indefinitely at a meeting of the House Agriculture, Water and
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Nebraska Mountain Lion-Hunting Ban to be Heard Tomorrow
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Nebraska Senate Natural Resources committee will hold a hearing tomorrow afternoon, Feb. 26, that would strip the authority of the Game and Parks
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