Washington legislators will be at it again, competing with California and others to become the most anti-gun, anti-sportsman state in the nation. Next
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- Trapping Regulations: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/trapping
- Shooting Ranges: https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/target_shooting.pdf
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NEWS ARCHIVE
Washington Grizzly Restoration Flawed from Start
Government Affairs ArchiveAs if Washington state wasn’t already convulsing in the throes of (mis)management issues related to spring black bear hunting, wolves, mountain lions
Read MoreSubmit Comments Supporting Washington Spring Bear Hunting
Government Affairs ArchiveOn Nov. 18, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting will include discussion of spring bear policy and whether or not to begin rulemaking
Read MoreSB 5613: Washington State Serves as a Cautionary Tale
Government Affairs ArchiveWhenever the animal-rights movement pushes anti-hunting legislation or ballot initiatives in a state, they leave exemptions in place to garner public
Read MoreRevisited: Washington Spring Bear Vote Puts Pressure on Gov. Inslee
WashingtonWhen Washington state failed to pass regulations for the 2022 permit-only spring black bear hunt, the highly regulated season was cancelled. Game
Read MoreWashington Bill Leverages COVID to Destroy Fur Market, Trapping
Government Affairs ArchiveState Rep. Amy Walen has introduced legislation that would destroy the fur market in Washington state and task citizens with cataloguing every fur
Read MoreWashington Fish and Wildlife Commission to Vote on Contest Regulations
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff recently made recommendations to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to accept proposed
Read MoreCenter for Biological Diversity Suing Department of Interior
WashingtonThe Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), who appear to have bottomless pockets, have started the process to sue the Department of Interior (DOI) to
Read MoreComment Now! Washington Proposes Rules to Ban Wildlife Contests
Government Affairs Archive***REMINDER! These are the final days Washington state will accept comments on proposed rule changes to wildlife contests. Please make your voice
Read MoreCOVID-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
Read MoreState Responses to COVID-19 Impact Non-Residents, Fishing, Turkey and Bear Hunting
Government Affairs ArchiveWhen it comes to health and fitness, few activities promote a healthy lifestyle more than hunting and fishing, which generally require a fair amount
Read MoreWashington “Pain and Suffering” Dog Bill Amended to Protect Sportsmen
Legislative ActionThe Sportsmen’s Alliance, Washington sportsmen, agriculture and canine-advocacy groups worked together to remove language in a bill that would have
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