By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 27, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department presented a proposal to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board to significantly overhaul certain aspects of the way deer hunting is conducted in the Green Mountain State. The proposal stems from a multi-year comprehensive analysis of all Vermont deer…
Partnership will enhance shared legislative priorities The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the organizations’ shared mission of advancing conservation to benefit sportsmen and women across the country. The memorandum strengthens a longtime partnership between the two organizations. The groups will increase collaboration and engagement…
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On February 19, the Georgia sportsmen’s community and numerous legislative and administrative officials gathered at the Georgia State Capitol for the 17th Annual “Keeping Georgia Wild” Day. This annual event, previously known as Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol, provides a venue for elected officials to hear from…
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator Recently, HB 28, An Act to Allow the Use of Crossbows During the Archery Season on Deer, was reconsidered by Maine’s Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Although the bill had previously received an unfavorable report, upon receiving additional information, several Committee members altered their position and…
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On February 27, the Joint Committee of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife voted to postpone taking any legislative action regarding SB 208, An Act to Require Biodegradable Hooks and Lures for Freshwater Fishing. Any decision will be postponed until the 2020 legislative session. During the public hearing Fisheries Division…
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On February 28, the Oregon Senate Committee on Judiciary held a hearing on a bill that, as amended, would ban individuals from participating in, hosting, or sponsoring coyote hunting contests in the state. The bill, Senate Bill 723, if passed with the proposed amendments, would prohibit any person,…