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Wisconsin Bill Protects Retrieval Of Hounds

A Wisconsin bill will protect sporting dog owners from being in violation of trespass laws when their hounds go astray.

Assembly Bill 663, sponsored by Assemblyman Mark Pettis, R-Hertel, will allow hunters to cross on to private property to retrieve a wayward hunting dog.

British Hunting Ban Upheld

A campaign to protect hunting with hounds in Britain has been dealt a stunning blow in court.

Congress Approves Law to Stop Frivolous Gun Lawsuits

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that will protect firearms manufacturers from lawsuits that seek to hold them liable for the criminal misuse of their lawfully sold products. The passage of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (S. 397) has been hard fought and long-awaited in the firearms manufacturing community.

Hearing Scheduled For Bill To Eliminate Hunting Barriers In Ohio

An Ohio bill designed to help increase the number of sportsmen in the field will be heard in a house committee next week. The bill is part of a national effort to recruit hunters to the sport.

Effort To Expand Trapping In Illinois Coming To A Crossroad

With a special legislative session only days away, Illinois sportsmen have one last chance to contact their state lawmakers and voice their support for the expansion of trapping and the override of Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s veto.

Wisconsin Bill Simplifies Transport Of Hunting Arms

A Wisconsin legislator has introduced a bill to ease burdensome restrictions on the transportation of firearms.

Sportsmen Fear Federal Budget Provision Could Harm Hunting

Several sportsmen’s organizations are concerned that terms in a budget bill could result in large-scale privatization of public land and lead to the degradation of quality hunting and fishing opportunities.

Federal Bill Threatens Sportsmen's Tax Breaks

An extensive federal tax reform bill would diminish tax benefits for sportsmen who contribute game mounts to wildlife museums and natural history displays.

PETA Tour Compares Slavery With Animal Use

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) campaign comparing the indignities and sufferings of American slaves to the use of animals in agriculture and entertainment has drawn the ire of civil rights groups and others.

Georgia Legislator Realizes Bill Could Ban Hunting

A Georgia lawmaker, recognizing that his bill to prohibit animal fighting could also make criminals out of law abiding houndsmen, has decided not to pursue the legislation.

House Bill 734, introduced by Rep. Tom McCall, R-Elberton, was intended to eliminate dog fighting, but its vague language puts hunting with hounds at risk.