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On The Issues
Recent State Affairs Articles
Resolution Regarding Wolves Introduced In Utah State House
The issue of wolf introduction has become a hot topic in many of the western states. In an effort to prevent the potential harm caused by the artificial introduction of wolves into the Southern Rockies, Utah Representative Logan Wilde has introduced a concurrent resolution that opposes the introduction of wolves
Read MoreSCI Submits Testimony Against Connecticut Trophy Ban
The Connecticut State Senate Committee on Environment held a public hearing today focused on legislation that would ban the import, sale, and transport of trophies from several species of African Wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and both black and white rhinos. SCI submitted official written testimony in opposition of
Read MoreHunting Contest Ban Introduced In Maryland Legislature
A bill to prohibit organized hunting contests has been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. If passed, House Bill 0863 would: Prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, or participating in organized contests that have the objective of hunting or killing certain wildlife for prizes or monetary awards. Provide for the
Read MoreControversial Virginia Gun Bill Tabled Until Next Year
With just a few weeks left in the 2020 legislative session, the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee elected to table discussions surrounding the session’s most controversial bill until they reconvene next year. After being voted out of the House of Delegates on February 11 by a narrow margin, House Bill 961–
Read MoreAnti-Hunting Bill Reintroduced In Connecticut Legislature
Legislation has been reintroduced in the Connecticut legislature which would ban the import, possession, sale, offer for sale or transport of all big six African species, including African elephant, African lion, African leopard, black rhinoceros, white rhinoceros and African giraffe. Identical legislation was introduced and killed in the state legislature last
Read MoreSafari Club International Raises $140,000 to Help Defeat Colorado Wolf Ballot Initiative
Safari Club International, the leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation worldwide, raised an astounding $140,000 in response to a strategic call to action focused on the proposed forced reintroduction of wolves into Colorado. Led by the Colorado delegation of SCI during last week’s 48th Annual
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