December 11, 2009
The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), in concert with the Sierra Club and other anti-hunting organizations, has filed a petition with the California Fish and Game Commission to ban most hunting in the Mojave National Preserve, including rabbit and varmint hunting. What hunting remains (resident game birds, deer, and bighorn sheep) would be restricted. The "Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Hunting in the Mojave National Preserve" blames hunters for the declining population of the desert tortoise, a threatened species under the state's Endangered Species Act. CBD filed a similar petition in 2003, but the commission did not act on it. The commission will likely consider the CBD's petition next week and could schedule a hearing on it early next year.
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November 4, 2009
A proposed ordinance in New Orleans that would have required every dog older than six months to be spayed or neutered has been withdrawn.Owners hoping to breed their dogs at some point...
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November 3, 2009
As you may recall, Connecticut lawmakers voted in September to double pistol and hunting license fees.
Tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. join fellow sportsmen for a meeting to discuss...
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October 30, 2009
The term of Chairman Bob Hernbrode of the Arizona Game & Fish Commission is slated to expire at the end of this year and Governor Jan Brewer (R) needs to fill the vacancy by either re-appointing Commissioner Hernbrode to a second term or by appointing a replacement.
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October 21, 2009
The Twin Ponds Rifle Range in the Francis Marion National Forest is in need of cleanup and repairs after it was closed in September because of vandalism over the last 12 months.
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October 16, 2009
The vote for a proposed city ordinance in New Orleans has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 20.
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October 16, 2009
Earlier this week, the Island County Commission unanimously passed a proposal that imposes a total ban on shooting at Deer Lagoon, even though hunters at Deer Lagoon have an impeccable safety record and have protected this important waterfowl habitat for decades.
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October 13, 2009
Starting this week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be holding hearings across the state to address the proposed rules and standards for the state’s new Stewardship Program.
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October 8, 2009
Next week, the Island County Commission will consider a proposal that would impose a total ban on shooting at Deer Lagoon. Hunters at Deer Lagoon have an impeccable safety record and have protected this important waterfowl habitat for decades. This prohibition would end waterfowl hunting, a popular and established tradition in Deer Lagoon.
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October 1, 2009
A proposed city ordinance in New Orleans is scheduled for a vote on October 15th, being pushed by radical animal “rights” and anti-hunting organizations in an effort to end dog ownership as we know it. This measure requires every dog older than six months to be spayed or neutered. Owners hoping to breed their dogs at some point during their lives would be required to apply annually to the Louisiana SPCA for an "intact" permit, which is $50 for the first year alone.
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October 1, 2009
Connecticut lawmakers will meet tomorrow, Friday, October 2, to act on "implementer" bills which will put into effect the outrageous fee increases that were approved last month for hunting licenses.
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September 25, 2009
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proposing to extend the 9-day deer rifle season in November by seven days and wants the public to weigh-in. A number of public hearings have been scheduled across the Badger State and it is imperative that you attend and make your voices heard.
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September 21, 2009
On Tuesday September 22, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Sonoma Community Center, a hearing will be held to discuss the permanent closure of the Black Point Sports Club, which has been operating for more than 47 years. The Sonoma Land Trust, which is largely publicly funded, now has control of the land where the Club is located and is trying to end the Club’s lease of the land in 2011. All hunters and sportsmen should make their voices heard at tomorrow’s hearing.
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September 16, 2009
On Tuesday, September 22, the Wisconsin State Senate will vote on Senate Bill 243, which would repeal the current requirement that bow hunters wait at least three days after buying their hunting license before they begin hunting. This important reform legislation would remove a burdensome hurdle that negatively affects local and visiting hunters alike in the Badger State.
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September 4, 2009
The National Park Service has released its "preferred alternative" for reducing the elk population in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It calls for elk culling to be carried out by qualified federal employees and/or authorized agents.
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September 3, 2009
Starting tomorrow, NRA members are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the State of Louisiana’s first Second Amendment Holiday Weekend, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. All sales tax on purchases of ammunition, firearms, and hunting supplies will be waived this weekend.
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August 14, 2009
On Tuesday, August 11 the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned for the year. It will be back for its Short Session on May 12, 2010.
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August 13, 2009
Today, Governor Jim Doyle (D) signed Senate Bill 167 into law.
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August 11, 2009
Senate Bill 460 has been removed from the agenda and will not be voted on by the North Carolina legislature this year.
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August 7, 2009
Please Contact Your State Representative Today!
Senate Bill 460—the anti-dog breeder, anti-hunting bill promoted by the radical Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)—passed...
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August 7, 2009
On Thursday, August 6 Governor Jon Corzine (D) signed Assembly Bill 339/Senate Bill 1774 into law.
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August 6, 2009
Senate Bill 460 — the anti-dog breeder, anti-hunting bill promoted by the radical Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) — passed the Senate on Wednesday, by a narrow 23-22 vote.
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July 31, 2009
The budget still remains the key issue in the North Carolina General Assembly, and if an agreement is reached soon, the legislature may soon adjourn. Still, at a moments notice, Senate Bill 460 could be brought back to the Senate Floor. This legislation, which is being heavily promoted by the anti-hunting radicals at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), would create a new provision in state law that will undoubtedly be used to try to wipe out commercial dog breeders. In addition, anti-gun State Representative Deborah Ross (D-38) continues to refuse to give Senate Bill 928, the “Castle Doctrine” self-defense bill, a hearing. The bill remains stalled in the House Judiciary I Committee, which Ross chairs. For contact information on these important issues, please click here.
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July 31, 2009
The New York State Senate will return to Albany for a one-day session on Thursday, August 6. Contact your State Senator today and ask him or her to oppose all anti-gun bills that should come up for consideration while the Senators are in Albany. For a list of pending anti-gun bills and contact information, please click here.
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July 28, 2009
Knowing that many of our members in Wisconsin have a strong interest in the deer management practices instituted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), we are encouraging hunters to participate in an online survey conducted by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board.
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July 24, 2009
The North Carolina General Assembly appears to be winding down for this year, and there are talks of adjourning at the end of next week. At this time, Senate Bill 460 remains in the Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate, but it could be brought back to the Senate Floor at a moment’s notice. This legislation, which is being heavily promoted by the anti-hunting radicals at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), would create a new provision in state law that will undoubtedly be used to try to wipe out commercial dog breeders.
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July 13, 2009
Senator Brown has filed an amendment to House Bill 39, which will be heard tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14, in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Simply put, this legislation would criminalize and ban organized bird shoots in Pennsylvania by amending Title 18 ("Crimes and Offenses") of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
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July 10, 2009
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it will begin to draft a plan for the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge that will guide refuge management for the next 15 years.
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July 10, 2009
A draft management plan for the Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge has been released for public comment by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 7300-acre refuge is located in Bibb and Twiggs Counties.
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July 8, 2009
Senate Bill 460, legislation promoted by the radical anti-hunting Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), was pulled from the Senate Floor and referred to the Rules Committee on Wednesday, July 8.
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July 8, 2009
House Bill 5875, a bill supported by NRA which included a “no-net-loss” amendment, was signed into law by Governor Jodi Rell (R) on Wednesday, July 1.
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July 2, 2009
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a management plan for the 7000-acre Modoc National Wildlife Refuge, located southeast of Alturas, California. The draft plan evaluates four alternatives for managing the refuge over the next 15 years. Common to all the alternatives is the implementation of a hunting and fishing program.
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June 26, 2009
There are only a few days left before the 2009 Arizona legislative session is over, so keep the calls and emails going! Please contact your State Senator by phone and email to respectfully urge them to support HB2474 with only the Gould drafted and NRA supported amendments.
It is urgent that you also contact your State Representatives by phone and email to urge them to vote to support SB1113, SB1168 and SB1243 on the floor in their current forms. Respectfully, let your Representatives know that a vote for a hostile amendment on ANY NRA-supported bill is a vote against the Second Amendment! Contact information for your State Representative can be found by clicking here. The word is the Senate will be working on Saturday, June 27. This could be an opportunity to personally tell your Senator how important these bills are to you. In order to confirm the Senate is working Saturday, please call the main number at (602) 926-3559 or Toll Free at 1-800-352-8404. The address to the capitol is 1700 W. Washington St. and there is free parking adjacent to it. For more detailed information about the bills listed above, please click here.
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June 25, 2009
As a result of action taken by the California legislature, a ban was imposed on the use of lead ammunition for hunting large game in areas inhabited by the California condor.
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June 19, 2009
The Tennessee General Assembly’s 2009 Session adjourned sine die, late in the evening on Thursday, June 18. Prior to adjournment, the Assembly passed NRA-backed House Bill 898, sponsored by State Representative Eric Watson (R-22) and State Senator Dewayne Bunch (R-9), and House Bill 961, sponsored by State Representative Mike Bell (R-26) and State Senator Tim Burchett (R-7).
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June 19, 2009
House Bill 39 is en route to the desk of Governor Bobby Jindal (R) for his consideration.
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June 19, 2009
Please Contact Governor Doyle Today!
On Thursday, June 18, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 167 by a voice vote. SB167 now heads to the desk of Governor Jim Doyle...
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June 12, 2009
Earlier this week, Senate Bill 167, legislation that would establish a mentored hunting program in the Badger State, passed the State Senate by a vote of 27 to 6.
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June 5, 2009
Last week, an amendment was adopted to the current state budget to remove an important provision in the Stewardship authorization program. The amendment would remove the requirement that ALL lands purchased with stewardship dollars be made available for hunting, fishing, and trapping unless there are issues related to public lands safety, endangered species, or usership patterns. The provision the legislature eliminated in the budget was part of an agreement reached by many sportmen, hunting, and conservation groups during the 2007-2009 budget process and received strong bipartisan support from members of the legislature and the Governor.
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June 5, 2009
The Fish and Wildlife Service is beginning to write a management plan for the 30,000 acre Columbia National Wildlife Refuge located in the arid Columbia Basin of south-central Washington State in both Grant and Adams Counties.
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