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On The Issues
Recent State Affairs Articles
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Asks For Public Help In Catching Poachers
Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources is investigating the poaching of six bull elk in an area north of Park City, according to an article in KSL.com. Image Each of the six elk was found with a .22 caliber rifle wound, “a small-caliber which would have led to a slow, painful
Read MoreNew York Lawmakers Introduce Legislation Affecting Hunters
Lawmakers in New York have introduced several pieces of legislation that will directly impact law-abiding sportsmen and women in the Empire State. Assembly Bill 703, introduced by Assembly Member Deborah J. Glick (D-66), would prohibit the use of lead ammunition on “wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks
Read MoreSeveral Anti-Hunting Bills Introduced In California Legislature
Several bills have been introduced in the California legislature that will infringe on sportsmen and women's ability to hunt and prepare for hunting at a shooting range including: SB 1175 (Stern) Iconic African Species Protection Act would prohibit the importation into California of specified species of game animals (and parts
Read MoreNew York State Assembly Lead Ammunition Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
Legislation to prohibit the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife has been reported out of the New York Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation. Introduced by Assemblyman Deborah Glick, Assembly Bill 703 would prohibit the use of lead ammunition on “wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state
Read MoreSeveral Hunting Bills Headed To Virginia Governor’s Desk
Two bills supported by SCI cleared the final legislative hurdle last week and are now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. These legislative victories follow closely on the heels of last week’s victory for Virginia sportsmen and sportswomen as the proposed gun ban was tabled! House Bill 388, introduced
Read MoreSafari Club International Commends the Confirmation of Todd Geiler to Arizona’s Game and Fish Commission
Dr. Todd Geiler Last week, Arizona’s Game and Fish Commission gained an accomplished conservationist and lifelong outdoorsman when the state Senate confirmed Dr. Todd Geiler as its newest member. Dr. Geiler is a stellar choice for the Commission with a long record of leadership and involvement in a long list
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