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No Scientific Basis for Ban on Traditional Ammo 07/03/09
A report issued in late June by the California Fish & Game Commission on blood lead levels in California condors is inconclusive and supports the National Shooting Sports Foundation's contention that there is no scientific basis for the state's ban on hunters using traditional ammunition in condor regions. [Comments?]
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Pennsylvania GC Hoping for Alternative Funding Sources 06/29/09
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe offered support to legislation sponsored by Rep. Camille "Bud" George (D-Clearfield) and supported by Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny) that would provide an alternative source of funding for the state's wildlife management agency. [Comments?]
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Oregon Mule Deer Initiative Committee Meets June 30th 06/26/09
The Murderers Creek Mule Deer Initiative Planning Committee will meet June 30 from 3-6 p.m. in the Juniper Room of the Malheur National Forest Supervisor's Office, 431 Patterson Bridge Road in John Day. [Comments?]
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Florida FWC Votes to Appoint New Executive Director 06/22/09
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ended its session on Wednesday by voting to appoint Nick Wiley, assistant executive director, to the position of executive director when Ken Haddad, current director, retires in December. [Comments?]
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NSSF Will Match Reward for Stolen Firearms 06/22/09
As part of a national initiative to help curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) -- the trade association for the firearms industry -- has announced that it will match the reward issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in the June 16, theft of 15 handguns from the P&C Gold and Coin Exchange in Brodheadsville, PA. [Comments?]
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Opposition to New "Switchblade" Knife Regulations 06/22/09
The Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus has urged U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to withdraw the notice of proposed revocation of treatment relating to the admissibility of certain knives with spring assisted opening mechanisms by the Office of Customs and Border Patrol. [1 Comment]
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Arizona Hunting Seasons Revisions Survey 06/19/09
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has launched an online Zoomerang survey to collect input on the proposed revisions under consideration for the hunt guidelines that will shape the 2010-11 and 2011-12 hunting seasons. [Comments?]
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Wisconsin Apprentice Hunting Bill Takes Next Step 06/19/09
Legislation making it easier for sportsmen to pass their hunting heritage to the next generation cleared another hurdle today as the Wisconsin State Assembly passed it by a voice vote. [Comments?]
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Colorado Roadless Plan Needs to Slow Down 06/19/09
Hunters and anglers in Colorado are asking the Colorado congressional delegation to slow the Colorado roadless rule-making process until a number of serious issues with the proposed rule can be addressed, according to a letter from Trout Unlimited, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Colorado Trout Unlimited and the Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. [2 Comments]
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Pennsylvania GC Retains Feral Swine Restriction 06/19/09
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that he was retaining protection on feral swine in Bedford County in an effort to facilitate trapping by individuals permitted by the agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Comments?]
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