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On The Issues
Recent State Affairs Articles
Wyoming State Legislature Introduces Bill to Increase Hunting Fees
Legislation has been introduced in the Wyoming Senate that, if enacted, would impact tag allotments for nonresident hunters, as well as increase tag fees for nonresident hunters. Senate File No. SF0094 would require at least 90% of big game, including bison and grizzly bear licenses would be reserved for in-state
Read MoreCourt Sides with Safari Club International in Dismissing Legal Challenge to Delisting of the Louisiana Black Bear
(Photo Courtesy of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries) Court Sides with Safari Club International in Dismissing Legal Challenge to Delisting of the Louisiana Black Bear A U.S. federal district court in Washington, D.C. has dismissed a case challenging the removal of the Louisiana black bear from the federal threatened
Read MoreCourt Sides with Safari Club International in Dismissing Legal Challenge to Delisting of the Louisiana Black Bear
(Photo Courtesy of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries) Court Sides with Safari Club International in Dismissing Legal Challenge to Delisting of the Louisiana Black Bear A U.S. federal district court in Washington, D.C. has dismissed a case challenging the removal of the Louisiana black bear from the
Read MoreBill to Create “How To Huntâ€
Image Virginia Delegate Wendell Walker has introduced legislation to direct the Virginia Department of Game and inland Fisheries (Department) to develop a “How to Hunt” booklet for novice hunters. HOUSE BILL 1307 directs the Department to: develop and publish in print, or on its website (or both), a booklet intended
Read MoreSunday Waterfowl Hunting Legislation Introduced in Maryland
Recently introduced state legislation would grant the Maryland Department of Natural Resources permission to authorize the hunting of migratory gamebirds, most notably waterfowl, on Sunday’s on private property and designated public hunting areas around the state. Senate Bill 0243 was introduced by Senator Jack Bailey, an avid waterfowl hunter, and
Read MoreBill to Require Hunters to Obtain Mental Health Evaluation Introduced in New York
Legislation requiring a mental health evaluation prior to a firearm purchase has been introduced in the New York Senate. SENATE BILL 7065 was introduced by Senator Sanders and requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation and provide the seller with his
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