Animal rights organizations are once again pushing federal legislation that would greatly expand the number of dog owners regulated under the federal
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Bill Requiring Animal Rights Training Withdrawn
Government Affairs ArchiveRhode Island House Bill 5731, sponsored by Representative Thomas Palangio (D-Providence), would have required all new animal control officers in the
Read MoreHearing Set on Connecticut Anti-Tethering Bill
ConnecticutConnecticut House Bill 5844, sponsored by Representative Diana Urban (D- North Stonington), would completely prohibit tethering a dog outdoors between
Read MoreAnti-Dove Hunting Bill Introduced in Iowa
Government Affairs ArchiveJust two years after establishing a dove hunting season, Iowa sportsmen again find themselves facing its threatened closure.
Read MoreNew Texas Dog Bill Takes Aim at Sporting Dog Owners
Government Affairs ArchiveJust 20 months ago, the Texas legislature passed sweeping new laws regulating dog breeders in the state. Now, animal rights and anti-hunting forces
Read MoreNew Report Shows Hunters as Economic Force
HuntingAmidst attacks on hunting by the animal rights movement, a new report issued by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reveals the many
Read MoreNevada Bear Hunting Ban Hearing Scheduled
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Nevada Senate Committee on Natural Resources has scheduled a hearing for a bill that would ban all bear hunting in the state. The measure, Senate
Read MoreNew Mexico Anti-Hunting Bill Defeated
Government Affairs ArchiveOn Tuesday, February 26th the New Mexico House of Representatives shot down House Bill 316, a measure banning “coyote killing contests,” by a 38 to 30
Read MoreMassachusetts Bill Allows Animal Rights Activists to Sue Sportsmen
Government Affairs ArchiveMassachusetts State Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) recently introduced a bill that would allow private individuals to file a lawsuit for the
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HSUS Sues to Overturn Wolf Delisting
AlabamaOn Tuesday, February 12th, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other animal rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish
Read MoreNevada 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
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