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Advocacy Center Here for Deer

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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Action Alerts!

New York

Action Alert: Support Wildlife Management Authority in New York State

Apr 8, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) supports New York Senate Bill 9462 (S9462), legislation that would restore the authority of the New York Department of Environmental…

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Kentucky

Action Alert: Oppose Kentucky House Bill 142

Mar 27, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association opposes Kentucky House Bill 142 (HB142), a legislative overreach of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ (KDFWR) authority to…

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Oklahoma

Action Alert: Protect Oklahoma’s Wild Deer Herd — Oppose HB 3270

Mar 4, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

Oklahoma’s deer belong to the people of our state, and their management must remain guided by science and professional wildlife expertise. A newly amended bill…

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Policy Issues

National

NDA Applauds First MABA Commission Meeting and Investments in Wildlife Migration Corridors

Feb 11, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) applauds the first convening of the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission and welcomes the Administration’s prioritization of critical wildlife…

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National

One Tag, Big Impact: Why Hunters Should Consider Donating a Deer This Season

Nov 20, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

Most hunters wrap up their season once their freezers are full and miss out on the opportunity to continue contributing to wildlife management while helping…

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National

Sunday Hunting is Fair, Logical and Long Overdue

Aug 4, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

I didn’t go on my first hunt until I was well into college. Still, it never crossed my mind that hunting might not be allowed…

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CWD News (Chronic Wasting Disease)

National

National Deer Association Applauds USDA-APHIS Investment in Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management

Oct 1, 2025 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association (NDA) praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for awarding more than $11 million to…

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National

CWD Roundup, July 2025

Jul 9, 2025 Casey Rotenberger

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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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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Advocacy Resources

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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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Action Alert: Support Wildlife Management Authority in New York State

Apr 8, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) supports New York Senate Bill 9462 (S9462), legislation that would restore the authority of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) to issue Deer Management Permits (DMPs) throughout the…

read more

Action Alert: Oppose Kentucky House Bill 142

Mar 27, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association opposes Kentucky House Bill 142 (HB142), a legislative overreach of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ (KDFWR) authority to manage the state’s native deer herd. HB 142 would require…

read more

Action Alert: Protect Oklahoma’s Wild Deer Herd — Oppose HB 3270

Mar 4, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

Oklahoma’s deer belong to the people of our state, and their management must remain guided by science and professional wildlife expertise. A newly amended bill at the Oklahoma Legislature threatens that principle and is waiting…

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Support Virginia House Bill 1396 to Protect Landowner Rights & Hunting Traditions

Feb 16, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) supports Virginia House Bill 1396 (HB1396), legislation that protects landowner rights while supporting the long-standing tradition of hunting with dogs in the commonwealth. HB1396 directs the Virginia Department of Wildlife…

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NDA Applauds First MABA Commission Meeting and Investments in Wildlife Migration Corridors

Feb 11, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) applauds the first convening of the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission and welcomes the Administration’s prioritization of critical wildlife migration corridors through a new $8 million investment supporting Secretarial…

read more

One Tag, Big Impact: Why Hunters Should Consider Donating a Deer This Season

Nov 20, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

Most hunters wrap up their season once their freezers are full and miss out on the opportunity to continue contributing to wildlife management while helping neighbors in need. Many aren’t even aware they can donate…

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