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Protecting deer and hunting requires skill in the rooms where wildlife policy and legislation are formed. Uniting hunters behind wise deer policy is a primary goal, and the NDA has quickly positioned itself as a national leader on wildlife and conservation issues nationwide. You can count on us to be Here for Deer, no matter where ‘Here’ is.

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Michigan

Michigan House Bill 4445 Threatens Deer Health and Management

May 15, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A newly introduced piece of legislation in Michigan — House Bill 4445 (HB 4445) — has raised serious concerns among hunters and conservationists. If passed,…

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Oklahoma

Help Stop Senate Bill 1077: Protect Oklahoma’s Wildlife and the Future of Deer Management

Apr 28, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A harmful piece of legislation is quickly making its way through the Oklahoma Legislature. Senate Bill 1077 (SB1077) would allow hunters to transport intact, deceased…

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Policy & Advocacy

Wildlife is a Public Resource – Oppose Alabama HB509

Apr 8, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A significant threat to wildlife management has been introduced into the Alabama General Assembly. House Bill 509 (HB509) would prohibit state agencies from killing, testing,…

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Policy Issues

National

National Deer Association Supports the STOP Screwworms Act to Protect Wildlife and Livestock

May 16, 2025 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association (NDA) strongly supports the bipartisan Strengthening Tactics to Obstruct the Population of Screwworms (STOP Screwworms) Act, recently introduced by Senators John…

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National

National Deer Association Statement on the Disposal of Federal Public Lands

Apr 28, 2025 NDA Staff

Deer and deer hunters across the nation depend on our federal public lands. However, regardless of whether particular tracts are used by deer or deer…

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National

How State Wildlife Agencies Are Funded, and What It Means for Deer Hunters

Dec 10, 2024 Catherine Appling-Pooler

As deer hunters, we have a direct stake in how our state wildlife agencies are funded. These agencies play a crucial role in managing wildlife…

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CWD News (Chronic Wasting Disease)

Illinois

Illinois DNR Hosting Public Forums to Discuss CWD Management

Jan 10, 2024 Torin Miller

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host two public meetings in Lee and Bureau counties to provide information about the recent detection of…

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Kentucky

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Hosting CWD Public Meeting Following First Positive Detection

Jan 9, 2024 Amber Kornak

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (Kentucky Fish and Wildlife) is hosting a public meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Ballard…

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Deer Science

CWD Roundup – January 2024

Jan 3, 2024 Torin Miller

CWD Roundup is the National Deer Association’s (NDA) bi-monthly update on all things chronic wasting disease (CWD). We’ll provide the latest updates on CWD spread,…

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National Deer Association Supports the STOP Screwworms Act to Protect Wildlife and Livestock

May 16, 2025 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association (NDA) strongly supports the bipartisan Strengthening Tactics to Obstruct the Population of Screwworms (STOP Screwworms) Act, recently introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and…

read more

Michigan House Bill 4445 Threatens Deer Health and Management

May 15, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A newly introduced piece of legislation in Michigan — House Bill 4445 (HB 4445) — has raised serious concerns among hunters and conservationists. If passed, HB 4445 would permit the use of bait to hunt…

read more

Help Stop Senate Bill 1077: Protect Oklahoma’s Wildlife and the Future of Deer Management

Apr 28, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A harmful piece of legislation is quickly making its way through the Oklahoma Legislature. Senate Bill 1077 (SB1077) would allow hunters to transport intact, deceased Cervidae (members of the deer family) into Oklahoma for delivery…

read more

National Deer Association Statement on the Disposal of Federal Public Lands

Apr 28, 2025 NDA Staff

Deer and deer hunters across the nation depend on our federal public lands. However, regardless of whether particular tracts are used by deer or deer hunters, the collective existence of our federal estate comprises a…

read more

Wildlife is a Public Resource – Oppose Alabama HB509

Apr 8, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A significant threat to wildlife management has been introduced into the Alabama General Assembly. House Bill 509 (HB509) would prohibit state agencies from killing, testing, and prohibiting the transfer of captive deer due to disease…

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New York Hunters: Take Action Against A1089 & A1898

Mar 21, 2025 Mason Vliet

New York hunters are facing an immediate challenge to their hunting practices with the introduction of A1089 and A1898 in the State Assembly. These bills aim to prohibit the use of lead and other “toxic”…

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Position Statements

National Deer Association (NDA) position statements cover a varitey of deer related issues from Antler Restrictions, Carcass Transport and Disposal, Food Plots, Quality Deer Management, Sunday Hunting and more.

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