A new package of pro-sportsmen’s bills was introduced in the U.S. Senate today that addresses the top concerns of American hunters, anglers and
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Campaign Launched in Maine to Ban Bear Hunting
Government Affairs ArchiveA new anti-hunting organization has announced its intent to qualify a ballot initiative before voters to ban the most successful methods of
Read MoreAntis in Michigan Pushing Second Referendum on Wolves
Government Affairs ArchiveOn July 2nd, animal rights groups launched a petition drive to stop the state from controlling the growing wolf population. If enough signatures are
Read MoreHouse Panel Approves Landmark Protections for Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaLegislation ensuring sportsmen’s access to federal lands cleared its first hurdle this week as the House Natural Resources Committee voted 28-15 in
Read MoreCongressional Committee to Vote on Protecting Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaOn Wednesday, June 12th, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to take the first step towards protecting hunting on millions of acres of federal
Read MoreCA Ban on Traditional Ammo May Lead to Ban on All Hunting Ammo
CaliforniaThe California Assembly recently passed a ban on traditional ammunition containing lead that may result in a complete ban on all hunting ammunition.
Read MoreMaine Animal Abuse Registry Bill Defeated
Government Affairs ArchiveA bill in Maine that would have required the state to create an “animal abuser registry” was killed after the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice and
Read MoreSportsmen Calls Needed to Protect Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaU.S. Senators who support S. 170, legislation that would protect hunting, fishing and recreational shooting on millions of acres of federal public
Read MoreU.S. District Court Dismisses Lawsuit to Ban Traditional Ammunition
AlabamaFrom our friends at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF): NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today
Read MoreSportsmen’s Action Stalls Maine Anti-Bear Hunting Bill
Government Affairs ArchiveLast week, hundreds of Maine sportsmen and women packed a legislative hearing in opposition to a bill that would have banned bear hunting with dogs
Read MorePennsylvania Families Afield Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Government Affairs ArchiveA bill that would expand the popular and widely acclaimed Mentored Youth Hunting program in Pennsylvania to allow adult participation recently passed
Read MoreCongress to Hold Hearing on Bill to Protect Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaSportsmen’s Alliance to Provide Key Testimony The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Director of Federal Affairs, Bill Horn, will testify on the reasons why
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