Legislation pre-filed by Kentucky Senator Julie Raque Adams that would have banned the most commonly used trap, was withdrawn before any movement in
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Legislative Action
Missouri Bills Criminalize Firearm Safety
Government Affairs ArchiveTwo identical bills that require universal background checks completed by federally licensed dealers for all firearm transfers have been introduced in
Read MoreTether Bill Returns in Virginia Legislature
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in 2019 by Virginia State Senator John Bell would prohibit an owner from tethering a dog outside between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. It
Read MoreNew Hampshire Bill Bans Wildlife Contests
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in New Hampshire by State Senator David Watters would ban wildlife contests. Senate Bill 588 has been referred to the New
Read MoreVirginia Bill Increases Taxes on Firearm Sales
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in Virginia by State Delegate Mark Levine would implement an additional sales tax on all firearm and ammunition purchases.
Read MoreNew York Bill Requires Mental Health Evaluation to Buy Firearms
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation pre-filed in New York by State Senator James Sanders will require anyone wishing to purchase a firearm to first pass a mental health
Read MoreVirginia Bill Heavily Restricts Indoor Shooting Ranges
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation pre-filed in Virginia by State Delegate Dan Helmer would heavily restrict private indoor shooting ranges and require extensive background
Read MoreNew Hampshire Bill Threatens Shooting Ranges
Government Affairs ArchiveNew Hampshire State Senators Jeanne Dietsch and Jay Kahn introduced Senate Bill 469, which allow long-standing shooting ranges to be shut down over
Read MoreNew Hampshire Bill Says “No Dogs Outside … Almost Ever”
Government Affairs ArchiveUnless you are prepared to invest in a dog house that meets building code standards created by the state, a new bill in New Hampshire would make it
Read MoreAurelia Skipwith Confirmed as Director of Fish and Wildlife Service
Legislative ActionAfter almost three years of being vacant, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Director
Read MorePittman-Robertson Expansion Bill Passed Out of Committee
Legislative ActionWith so much negativity coming out of our nation’s capitol, it’s nice to have some good news from Washington, D.C. HR 877, also known as the
Read MoreNew Hampshire Bill Opens Door for Anti-Hunters on Fish and Game Commission
Government Affairs ArchiveIt’s well known that American sportsmen fund the vast majority of wildlife conservation efforts across the country through their purchase of hunting
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