US Sportmens Alliance on Target Articles

Court Allows DEP to Develop New Bear Policy

(Trenton) - A New Jersey Appellate Court will allow the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a new black bear management plan.

Tens of Thousands Safely Join Sportsmen’s Ranks

(Portland) – The Families Afield Program led to an astounding jump in the number of new hunters in 2006. The spotless safety record of the freshmen underscores the fact that mentored youth are the safest in the field.

Restrictive Pennsylvania Dog Regs Sent Back to the Drawing Board

(Harrisburg) – A Pennsylvania regulatory panel has scrapped proposed dog care regulations that would have wrecked hunting with hounds, field trialing, and sporting dog training. Legislators have sent the regulations back to the state Department of Agriculture for a complete rewrite.

Anti’s Cry Wolf, USSAF Joins Suit to Downlist

(Columbus) - The U.S. Sportsmen’s Legal Defense Fund, the litigation arm of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, today moved to represent sportsmen in a lawsuit brought by anti-hunters that will make it virtually impossible to remove recovered wildlife populations from the federal endangered list. Obstructing delistings will also prevent states from resuming control of healthy wildlife populations.

Anti's Buy Election Victory in Michigan

On November 7, Michigan voters defeated Proposal 3, a referendum that would have allowed mourning dove hunting, by a margin of 68 percent to 32 percent. Anti-hunters financed the multi-million dollar campaign.

Time Will Tell What Election Day Changes Will Mean for Sportsmen

Millions of voters cast their ballots on November 7, and their choices have resulted in a dramatic shift in state and federal leadership. The coming months will show how the changes will impact sportsmen’s rights.

USSAF Fights to Keep Hunting Open on Refuges

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has asked a federal court judge to not terminate hunting and fishing on 37 National Wildlife Refuges. The court could impose the closures while the federal wildlife agency complies with a ruling to update environmental impact records.

Deer Hunt Protestors Chain Selves to Diocese Door

Two New York anti-hunters were arrested this week after chaining themselves to the entrance of a Catholic diocese building to protest a deer cull.

Radio Legend Lets Anti-Hunting Colors Fly High

One of America’s most well-known radio commentators earlier this week showed his anti-hunting colors in a nationally broadcast message.

Sportsmen Amend Lawsuit after DEP Commissioner Nixes Bear Hunt

New Jersey’s top environmental official has terminated the 2006 bear hunt.