California State Senator Scott Wiener introduced legislation that would end all bear hunting. California Senate Bill 252 would make it unlawful to
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Attacks on Beaver Trapping Continue in Oregon as Legislative Session Begins
Government Affairs ArchiveOregon State Representative Pam Marsh has introduced legislation in that continues to target beaver trapping. House Bill 2843 would prohibit all
Read MoreConnecticut: African Big Game Import Ban Introduced
Government Affairs ArchiveConnecticut Senate Bill 62 would ban the importation, sale and possession of six species of iconic African big game, including parts from elephant,
Read MoreTexas Bill Regulates Dog Owners as Commercial Breeders
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation that would force everyone from casual hunters to sporting dog kennel owners to be licensed as a commercial dog breeder has been introduced
Read MoreNorth Carolina: Comment on Opening Sunday Hunting on Game Lands
Government Affairs ArchiveThe North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is currently accepting public comment on their proposal to open Sunday Hunting on 55 of the agency’s
Read MorePennsylvania Governor Vetoes Bill Protecting Sportsmen, Businesses
Government Affairs ArchivePennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently vetoed legislation that would have deemed hunting clubs, shooting ranges, gun and ammunition distributors and
Read MorePennsylvania Bill Protecting Sportsmen, Businesses Sent to Governor
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Pennsylvania Senate recently voted 29-20 to pass a bill that would deem hunting clubs, shooting ranges and businesses that manufacture and sell
Read MoreVICTORY! Oregon Commission Denies Petition to End Beaver Trapping
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission recently voted 3-3 to deny a citizen petition that would have banned the trapping of beavers on federal forest
Read MoreNew 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
Read MoreU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Once Again Moves to Delist Gray Wolves
Government Affairs ArchiveThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today announced the final delisting rule for gray wolves in the Lower 48 states. In 2019, FWS proposed
Read MoreNew 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
Read MoreFamilies Afield: South Carolina Legislation Signed into Law
Government Affairs ArchiveSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed House Bill 3800 into law! The new law allows apprentice hunters to purchase the apprentice-hunting
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