December 8, 2011
Yesterday, animal “rights" lobbyists and activists converged on Harrisburg in support of Representative Maher’s amendments to Senate Bill 71. Due to your telephone calls and e-mails, the scheduled vote was postponed to Tuesday, December 13.
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December 7, 2011
Animal “rights” activists have once again talked state Representative John Maher (R-40) into sponsoring two amendments that would put an end to organized bird shoots in Pennsylvania. These amendments, which could amend Senate Bill 71, are scheduled to be voted on TODAY.
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November 17, 2011
On November 4, Governor Scott Walker signed two pro-hunting bills into law which will take effect in advance of opening day of hunting season this year.
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November 8, 2011
Next week, the state Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center from November 14 to 16. A topic of discussion at this meeting will be a county resolution to support House Bill 1760, Sunday hunting legislation.
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October 28, 2011
NRA has filed a letter protesting the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) final resource management plan for Ironwood Forest National Monument that will close the entire monument to recreational shooting.
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October 26, 2011
Tomorrow, October 27, the state House Game and Fisheries Committee will have a public hearing on House Bill 1760, which would remove the statutory prohibition on Sunday hunting. This hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Room 140 of the Main Capitol.
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October 24, 2011
The battle to legalize Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania has come to a critical point and your help is essential. State lawmakers have reported that they are not hearing from constituents who want their hunting freedoms restored. Many are using this as an excuse to justify their opposition. Your action today must change their impressions! Every single contact with a legislator makes a difference. Rest assured that the opponents are making their voices heard.
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October 12, 2011
On October 11, members of the Administrative Regulations Review Subcommittee voted unanimously, by a 7 to 0 vote, to approve a plan to allow sandhill crane hunting in the Bluegrass State. With this final approval, Kentucky will join thirteen other states in which sandhill cranes can be properly and scientifically managed through hunting. Click here to see the proposal.
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October 11, 2011
On Sunday, California gun owners and sportsmen were dealt another blow when Governor Jerry Brown signed into law three anti-gun bills (AB 809, SB 819 and AB 144) and vetoed a fourth (SB 427) only because there is a pending lawsuit, according to his veto message on the bill. The Governor did sign one pro-gun bill (SB 610) into law.
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October 7, 2011
On October 5th, 2011, the House Natural Resources Committee passed Rep. Don Young's (R- Alaska) bill to allow the importation of legally hunted polar bear trophies (H.R. 991) by voice vote.
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October 6, 2011
The final day for Governor Jerry Brown to veto or sign into law four pending anti-guns bills is this Sunday or they become law without his signature. Please continue to call AND e-mail the Governor urging him to support the law-abiding gun owners of California and veto these detrimental anti-gun bills. Let him know that these bills will have no effect on criminals, because criminals don’t obey the law. Also, respectfully remind the Governor that California doesn’t have the money to waste on programs that have not been proven to stop criminal activity. Please continue to call AND e-mail Governor Brown respectfully urging him to VETO SB 427, SB 819, AB 144 and AB 809.
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October 5, 2011
On Tuesday, October 11, a subcommittee of eight members will meet to discuss the proposed plans for Kentucky’s new sandhill crane hunting season. Already approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this subcommittee is the final step before the proposed plan can go into effect.
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September 30, 2011
Among the more desperate actions taken by anti-hunting groups lately is the petition, filed by Big Wildlife and NoBearHuntNV, to grant black bears in Nevada federal protection under the Endangered Species Act.
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September 30, 2011
Four anti-guns bills that are detrimental to California’s law-abiding gun owners have been presented to Governor Jerry Brown for his consideration. Governor Brown has just over a week to decide whether to sign or veto these bills. The NRA has requested Governor Brown veto these bills, but he needs to hear from California’s gun owners that such legislation only affects and penalizes law-abiding citizens while having no impact on crime or criminals. One pro-gun bill did make it to Governor Brown’s desk, Senate Bill 610.
It is critical to call AND e-mail Governor Brown every day respectfully urging him to VETO SB 427, SB 819, AB 144 and AB 809. Also, please urge him to SIGN into law SB 610.
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September 23, 2011
On September 21, Senators Jim Webb (D-Va.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) introduced S. 1588 -- “The Recreational Land Self –Defense Act.”
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September 23, 2011
Three of the four anti-gun bills that passed the California legislature have been presented to Governor Jerry Brown. He has about two weeks to decide whether to sign or veto these bills. The NRA has requested Governor Brown to veto these bills, but he will need to hear from California’s gun owners that such legislation only affects and penalizes law-abiding citizens while having no affect on crime or criminals. On a good note, one pro-gun bill did make it to Governor Brown’s desk, Senate Bill 610. It is critical to call AND e-mail Governor Brown every day respectfully urging him to VETO SB 427, SB 819, AB 144 and AB 809. Also, please urge him to SIGN into law SB 610.
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September 23, 2011
The prohibition on Sunday hunting is an old blue law left on the books in only six states. Hunters pump millions of dollars into habitat restoration and conservation and they are primarily responsible for healthy ecosystems throughout Pennsylvania. Many hunters cannot introduce their children or friends to hunting because Saturday is their only opportunity, and they are competing with various other activities. The addition of an extra day in the field increases a person’s available time to enjoy our hunting heritage. This will invigorate essential hunter recruitment and retention efforts.
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September 22, 2011
On September 19, attorneys for the NRA submitted a letter to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) requesting that they repeal the traditional (lead) ammunition ban. You can review the full text of this letter by clicking here.
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September 15, 2011
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has imposed a ban on the use of traditional (lead) ammunition for all upland bird hunting on all WDFW pheasant release sites across the state. This restriction was adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission two years ago but its implementation was delayed until this hunting season. The Commission adopted the restriction during the course of its 2010-2012 hunting season-setting process.
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September 14, 2011
When the Pennsylvania Senate reconvenes on Monday, September 19, the anti-hunting extremists of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will stage an “End Live Pigeon Shoots Call-in-Day” to members of the state Senate. The HSUS “Call-in-Day” is in support of immediate action on Senate Bill 626, legislation sponsored by state Senator Patrick Browne (R-16) prohibiting organized bird shoots. This proposal still remains active on the Senate Calendar for possible consideration.
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September 13, 2011
This Thursday, September 15, the Pennsylvania House Game and Fisheries Committee will hold its second public hearing to consider ending the prohibition on Sunday hunting. This hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the East Allen Township Municipal Building, located at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard in Northampton.
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September 12, 2011
The California Legislature finally adjourned on Friday but not before passing four anti-gun bills. Governor Jerry Brown now has the final say on whether these bills are vetoed or become law. That is why it is critical to call AND e-mail Governor Brown today opposing these anti-gun bills. He needs to here from California’s gun owners that such legislation only affects and penalizes law-abiding gun owners while having no affect on crime or criminals.
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September 9, 2011
NRA and several other groups (U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International, Congressional Sportsmen Foundation, and the American Sportfishing Association, among others) are supporting new legislation that is critical to securing the future of hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting on Federal public lands.
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September 7, 2011
There are only two days left in the 2011 California legislative session, and your calls and e-mails are needed now more than ever to help stop anti-gun bills from being passed in the state Senate. Your state Senator must hear from you and your family, friends and fellow gun owners in California OPPOSING three anti-gun bills that would have serious ramifications for Californians. If these bills pass in the state Senate, they will go directly to the Governor since they have already passed in the state Assembly. These anti-gun bills MUST BE STOPPED NOW!
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September 6, 2011
With approval by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week, plans for Kentucky’s new sandhill crane hunting season now moves towards the final hurdle, the General Assembly review process. A subcommittee of eight members has been formed and will meet on Tuesday, October 11, to discuss the proposed plans for this hunting season.
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September 5, 2011
The 2011 California legislative session will adjourn this Friday, and your calls and e-mails are needed now more than ever to help stop anti-gun bills from being passed. Below is a list of all of the pending firearm-related bills, their status and what action needs to be taken.
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August 29, 2011
With the start of the 2011 hunting seasons upon us, Washington hunters need to be aware of a new tax they may have to pay. Due to Washington’s budget crisis, the state Legislature imposed new fees to use public lands beginning July 1, 2011. The fees come in the form of the new “Discover Pass,” which costs $30 for an annual pass and $10 for a day pass (additional processing fees apply). This excerpt from the Discover Pass website lists what areas the pass applies to:
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August 23, 2011
The California Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees are scheduled to hear several anti-gun bills this Thursday, August 25. It is crucial that all California gun owners and sportsmen contact the members of the state Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committee to OPPOSE the following anti-gun legislation and SUPPORT the NRA-backed CCW reform bill.
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August 19, 2011
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has imposed a ban on the use of traditional ammunition for all upland bird hunting on all WDFW pheasant release sites across the state. This restriction was adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission two years ago but implementation was delayed until this hunting season. The Commission adopted the restriction during the course of its 2010-2012 hunting season-setting process.
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August 19, 2011
The nation was watching this week as the Administrative Rules Committee met to review the Natural Resource Commission's final rule for Iowa's first dove hunting season in nearly a century.
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August 16, 2011
Today, the Administrative Rules Committee met to review the National Resource Commission’s (NRC) final rule for Iowa’s first dove hunting season. In a nine-to-one bipartisan vote, legislators overwhelmingly rejected the NRC’s underhanded attempt to include a traditional ammunition ban in the final dove rule. This vote allows for a “session-delay” of the lead ammunition ban, meaning the legislature will have to act during the next legislative session to remove the ban from the final dove rule. However, Iowa’s first dove season will proceed and will not include a traditional ammunition ban.
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August 12, 2011
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has drafted a plan to guide management of the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge for the next fifteen years. The Refuge is scattered across four counties in the Columbia Basin of east-central Washington near Othello. The management plan is open for public comment until August 28 which can be submitted at www.fws.gov/columbia. Click on “Draft Management Plan” in the orange box and it will show you how to submit comments online. You may also submit comments to: mcriver@fws.gov. Please include “Columbia CCP Comments” in the subject line of all correspondence.
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August 12, 2011
On Thursday, September 15, the Pennsylvania House Game and Fisheries Committee will hold its second public hearing to consider ending the prohibition on Sunday hunting. This hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the East Allen Township Municipal Building, 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard; Northampton, PA 18067. Please continue to contact members of the House Game and Fisheries Committee and urge them to support expanding Sunday hunting. Contact information for this committee can be found here.
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August 12, 2011
The California Legislature returns to work this Monday, August 15. It is imperative that you call AND e-mail your state Senator and Assemblyman TODAY and respectfully urge them to OPPOSE several anti-gun bills and support the NRA CCW reform legislation. To view all the legislation and find contact information for your state Senator and Assemblymember, please click here.
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August 9, 2011
The Boulder County Commission will be briefed this Thursday, August 11 by the U.S. Forest Service regarding public recreation, including hunting and shooting, on Forest Service lands in unincorporated Boulder County. This is an informational meeting only, but the public is invited to attend. This briefing will be held at 2:30 pm this Thursday in the hearing room on the third floor of the county Courthouse located at 1325 Pearl Street in Boulder.
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July 21, 2011
Yesterday, July 20, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law the Hunter Heritage Act, allowing youth hunters to get in the field at an earlier age, under the direct supervision of an adult mentor hunter. Senate Bill 207, sponsored by state Senator Joseph Hune (R-22), and House Bill 4371, sponsored by state Representative Peter Pettalia (R-106), establish a mentored youth hunting program allowing parents to determine at which age their kids are ready to hunt.
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July 15, 2011
The National Rifle Association and a coalition of sportsmen’s groups sent a letter to Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and committee member Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) concerning the delisting of recovered wolf populations from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter supports efforts in advancing Section 119 of the 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations bill, which was approved yesterday by the House Appropriations Committee.
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July 15, 2011
The U.S. Forest Service has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) to address safety concerns that led to an emergency closure of approximately 132 acres of forest land located on the Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The closed area is a small undeveloped, isolated parcel in and around the former Allenspark Dump, intersected by State Highway 72. It was a popular place that people gathered for informal target shooting.
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July 14, 2011
Earlier today, the Iowa Natural Resources Commission gave final approval to the establishment of a dove season to begin on September 1. However, the Commission felt it necessary to add an amendment that will now ban the use of traditional ammunition when dove hunting.
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July 8, 2011
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing to open Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota to deer and turkey hunting for the first time, while expanding hunting activities at nine other refuges in eight states. These states include: Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Minnesota, Iowa, Utah and Texas. If approved, the proposal would provide additional public hunting opportunities in fulfillment of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997.
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