As states across the country scrape and claw for every dollar they can find to jumpstart the economy, sportsmen have found a solution that works for
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Vote Pending on New Hampshire Families Afield Bill
UncategorizedHouse Bill 206, introduced by Representative Dennis Reed (R- Merrimack), would allow new hunters the opportunity to experience the sport for one year
Read MoreFamilies Afield Legislation on The Move Across The Country
UncategorizedFamilies Afield legislation aimed at increasing hunter recruitment and retention rates are making gains in Michigan and Idaho. In Michigan, Senate
Read MoreBill in Michigan Would Reduce Youth Hunting Barriers
UncategorizedFamilies Afield legislation has been introduced in Michigan that would allow new youth to take to the field under the guidance of an experienced
Read MoreAnimal Rights Group Threatens To Sue FWS Over Wolf Recovery Plan
UncategorizedLast week, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) if the Service does not
Read MoreUSSA Families Afield Partner Looks to Build on Minnesota Success
UncategorizedSince 2005, 8,500 apprentice hunting licenses have been bought in Minnesota as a result of its passage of Families Afield legislation. The National
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Upholds Major Sportsmen’s Victory in Maine
Government Affairs ArchiveTrappers in Maine and sportsmen nationwide scored a huge victory after a Federal Court of Appeals rejected an effort from anti-hunting groups seeking
Read MoreMontana Anti-Trapping Issue Falls Short
Government Affairs ArchiveMontana trappers can breathe a bit easier today after an effort to ban trapping on public lands in the state was stopped in its tracks. Last year,
Read MoreVermont Becomes 30th State to Join Families Afield Ranks
UncategorizedToday, Vermont became the 30th state to pass Families Afield legislation aimed at reducing barriers for the next generation of sportsmen. Governor
Read MoreSenate Committee to Vote on Vermont Families Afield Bill
UncategorizedHouse Bill 243, the Vermont Families Afield bill, had its first hearing in the Senate today and will be voted on tomorrow morning by the Senate
Read MoreVermont Apprentice Hunter Bill Headed for a Vote
UncategorizedOn March 12, House Bill 243, the Apprentice Hunter bill, passed out of committee opening the door to a possible vote before the full House of
Read MoreWisconsin Governor Signs Bill to Bring New Hunters into Field
UncategorizedToday, Governor Jim Doyle signed legislation that will enhance opportunities for sportsmen to pass their hunting heritage to the next generation.
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