On April 1, the Center for Biological Diversity, U.S. Department of Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service entered a joint motion to extend a
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Tennessee Panel to Hear Bill Banning Outside Dogs
Government Affairs ArchiveOn April 6, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee will conduct a hearing to discuss legislation that prohibits tethering a dog outside unless it has
Read MoreArizona Reveals Proposed 2023-28 Hunting Guidelines
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Arizona Game and Fish Department has unveiled the 2023-28 hunting guidelines after accepting and reviewing public comment on the proposal. Extreme
Read MoreMinnesota: Protecting Hunter Privacy
Government Affairs ArchiveUnder current law, when recreational hunters in Minnesota volunteer for wildlife management hunts sponsored by local governments, their personal
Read MoreRhode Island Considers Universal Background Checks on Ammo
Government Affairs ArchiveThe hits keep coming in Rhode Island when it comes to hunting and firearms. On Wednesday, March 30, at 3 p.m., the Rhode Island House Judiciary
Read MoreRhode Island Committees Consider Two Pro-Hunting Bills
Government Affairs ArchiveSenate Bill 2540 allows hunting of wild birds with a crossbow. Current law already permits all other forms of archery. This change benefits elderly
Read MoreRhode Island Senate Considering Major Anti-Hunting Bills
Government Affairs ArchiveThree bills that seek to eviscerate hunting have been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and must be met with swift opposition to protect our
Read MoreSportsmen Celebrate Life of Representative Don Young
UncategorizedSportsmen's Alliance celebrates the life and legacy of Representative Don Young The sportsmen’s community lost a stalwart of an advocate when Rep.
Read MoreSierra Club’s Push to Close Delaware Water Gap to Hunting
UncategorizedMove would close of tens of thousands of acres to hunting in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area The Sierra Club has renewed its push to
Read MoreIdaho, Utah to Expand Hunting Equipment
Government Affairs ArchiveTwo western states look to expand equipment available to hunters in the future. Idaho has updated and expanded laws around archery equipment while
Read MoreVermont Sportsmen Stop Anti-Hunting Proposals
Government Affairs ArchiveAs the last day for legislation to advance in the first chamber wound down, Vermont sportsmen emerged largely intact and victorious over anti-hunting
Read MoreHouse Removes Language Attacking International Hunting
Government Affairs ArchiveThe U.S. House of Representatives has removed language from the Interior Appropriations Bill that would have banned the use of funds for permits
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