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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.

Action Alerts!

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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New York

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…

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Policy Issues

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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Policy & Advocacy

Deer Hunting at the Capitol: Statute vs. Administrative Rule

Oct 28, 2024 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The right to hunt. Seasons and bag limits. Sunday hunting. License fees. These and other rules affecting hunters are set through processes that are complex…

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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 South Carolina’s Hunting Heritage Protection Act (HB3872)

Mar 17, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) is proud to announce its full support for South Carolina House Bill 3872 (HB3872), commonly referred to as the “Hunting Heritage Protection Act” bill. This proactive piece of legislation is…

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Support Pennsylvania Senate Bill 67 – Repeal the Sunday Hunting Ban

Mar 12, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) supports Senate Bill 67 (SB67), which will repeal Pennsylvania’s long-standing Sunday hunting ban. This important legislation, reintroduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), will provide hunters with more opportunities to engage…

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Kentucky House Bill 700: A Critical Step in Managing Chronic Wasting Disease and Protecting Hunting Opportunities

Feb 28, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

As the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to threaten deer populations across the country, Kentucky lawmakers are considering an important piece of legislation that could play a key role in managing this deadly…

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Iowa Legislature Introduces Harmful Legislation Impacting State Hunting and Conservation Efforts

Feb 28, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

Iowa’s rich wildlife resources, including its beloved hunting opportunities, are currently under threat by three critical bills in the state legislature—House Bill 378 (HB378), House Bill 142 (HB142), and Senate Joint Resolution 6 (SJR6). These…

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NDA Supports Sunday Hunting in Massachusetts

Feb 27, 2025 Mason Vliet

For far too long, Massachusetts hunters have been limited by one of the strictest Sunday hunting bans in the nation. But change may be on the horizon! Three new bills—HD 95, HD 427, and HD…

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Support HB 816 for Better White-tailed Deer Management in Mississippi

Feb 25, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) urges all Mississippi deer hunters to support HB 816, a critical piece of legislation that would require hunters to report their white-tailed deer harvest. This bill is a vital step toward…

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Advocacy Resources

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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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