On Tuesday, February 12th, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other animal rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish
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Nevada Bear Hunting Ban Introduced
Government Affairs ArchiveAnti-hunting organizations in Nevada are continuing their efforts to stop bear hunting in the state. Recently introduced Senate Bill 82, sponsored by
Read MoreWisconsin Judge Allows Dogs in Wolf Hunt
Government Affairs ArchiveOn January 16th, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Peter C. Anderson issued a favorable ruling for sportsmen in a lawsuit on the use of dogs in the
Read MoreNevada Hunting Ban Hearing Scheduled
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners will hear a petition this Friday, February 1st, seeking to ban the hunting of bears with hounds in the
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USSAF Submits Comments Opposing Listing the African Lion as “Endangered”
Government Affairs ArchiveLast fall, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it is considering a petition to list the African lion as “endangered” under the
Read MoreCalls Needed! VA Senate Passes Field Trial Ban
Government Affairs ArchiveSenate Bill 1280, sponsored by Senator Dave Marsden (D- Burke), passed out of the Virginia State Senate by a 24 to 16 vote. The bill would ban the
Read MoreNew Mexico Bill Attacks Hunting, Field Trials, and Wildlife Management
Government Affairs ArchiveHouse Bill 316, sponsored by Representative Nathan Cote (D-Las Cruces), attacks hunting, field trials, and wildlife management. The bill would ban
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South Dakota Bill Threatens Trapping & Wildlife Management
Government Affairs ArchiveHouse Bill 1147, sponsored by Representative Peggy Anne Gibson (D-Huron), would transfer all authority over trapping from the Department of Game, Fish
Read MoreNevada Wildlife Commission Postpones Decision on Anti-Bear Hunt Petition
Government Affairs ArchiveOn Saturday, December 8th, the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners announced that they would postpone making a decision on whether to accept or
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Sportsmen’s Act Hits Roadblock in the U.S. Senate
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Senate version of the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 struck a roadblock last Monday night when it ran afoul of budget rules. The latest version of
Read MoreNevada Bear Hunting Ban Hearing This Saturday
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners will hear a petition this Saturday, December 8th, seeking to ban the hunting of bears with hounds in the
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Calls Needed for Federal Hunting and Fishing Protection Bill
HuntingThe Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 continues to move forward in Congress. On Tuesday, November 13th the U.S. Senate held a procedural vote that has cleared
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