On Tuesday, March 17, the Iowa Senate unanimously passed a bill to create an apprentice hunting license for adults. The measure, SF 392, allows a
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Virginia Sporting Dog Owners Spared From Legislation
Government Affairs ArchiveProblematic legislation in Virginia that banned the sale or transfer of dogs in public places, such as parking lots, parks or rest stops, has been
Read MoreMarch 17: USSA’s Annual Legislative Reception
Government Affairs ArchiveThe U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance will host its annual Legislative Reception, which gives Ohio sportsmen the opportunity to meet and talk to lawmakers
Read MoreNew Mexico Anti-Hunting, Anti-Trapping Bills Defeated
Government Affairs ArchiveTwo bills that would have had detrimental impacts on New Mexico sportsmen were tabled indefinitely at a meeting of the House Agriculture, Water and
Read MoreNebraska Mountain Lion-Hunting Ban to be Heard Tomorrow
Government Affairs ArchiveThe Nebraska Senate Natural Resources committee will hold a hearing tomorrow afternoon, Feb. 26, that would strip the authority of the Game and Parks
Read MorePair of New Mexico Anti-Sportsmen Bills Up For Hearing Friday
Government Affairs ArchiveThe New Mexico House Agriculture, Water and Wildlife Committee will hear two anti-sportsmen bills this Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 a.m. A final push from
Read MoreHSUS Declares Maine Bear Hunting a Target in 2016
Government Affairs ArchiveJust months after a resounding defeat by Maine voters, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has announced plans to bring yet another ballot
Read MoreCalls Needed to Stop New Mexico Coyote Contest Prohibition
Government Affairs ArchiveNew Mexico sportsmen need to call their representatives today to halt the progress of Senate Bill 253! This legislation would outlaw any organized
Read MoreUSSA Files Great Lakes Wolf Appeal
Government Affairs ArchiveThe U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed an appeal of the ruling handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell on Dec. 20
Read MoreVirginia Alert: Call to Stop Bill Targeting Hunting Dog Transfers
Government Affairs ArchiveA bill quickly moving through the Virginia state legislature would outlaw any dog transactions in a public meeting place, such as a park or a
Read MorePortland Rep. Moves to Ban Bear Hunting in Maine – Again
Government Affairs ArchiveIn a disappointing, although not wholly unexpected, move, Maine Rep. Denise Harlow, D-Portland, has introduced legislation that calls for a ban on
Read MoreAlert: Call to Prevent Ban on Coyote Controls in New Mexico
Government Affairs ArchiveNew Mexico’s ability to control rapidly growing coyote populations will be hamstringed if the state legislature approves newly introduced bill. Senate
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