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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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Policy & Advocacy

Action Alert: Support Expanded Gun Hunting Opportunities in Wisconsin

Nov 21, 2023 Torin Miller

Wisconsin Assembly Bill 633 (AB 633) and Senate companion bill 586 (SB 586) would make it legal for Wisconsin hunters to pursue big game with…

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Policy & Advocacy

Action Alert: Oppose Loosened CWD and TB Protections in Wisconsin

Nov 14, 2023 Torin Miller

Back in February, we asked Wisconsin members and supporters to ask their lawmakers oppose Senate Bill 30 (SB 30) and Assembly companion AB 34. These…

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Policy & Advocacy

Action Alert: Texas Seeking Comments on Proposed CWD Rule Changes

Oct 24, 2023 Torin Miller

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking comments on proposed changes to chronic wasting disease (CWD) management and response regulations. TPWD is putting…

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Policy Issues

Oklahoma

ODWC Accepting Comments on 2024 Rule Change Proposals

Nov 21, 2023 Torin Miller

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is currently accepting public comments on 2024 Rule Change Proposals. ODWC has put forth 27 proposals, including several…

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Alaska

NDA Joins Collective Committed to Conserving Alaska’s Brooks Range

Nov 7, 2023 Torin Miller

The National Deer Association (NDA) recently joined 35 leading outdoor businesses, brands, and organizations in supporting the Hunters and Anglers for the Brooks Range collective….

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Policy & Advocacy

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Asking Hunters to Report Wildlife Sightings

Nov 6, 2023 Amber Kornak

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (Fish and Wildlife) is encouraging deer hunters to participate in its yearly deer hunter effort and sighting survey. The…

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CWD News (Chronic Wasting Disease)

Iowa

Iowa DNR Hosting CWD Virtual Forum Prior to First Gun Season

Nov 22, 2023 Torin Miller

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a virtual public meeting on November 27th at 7 p.m. via Zoom to share updates on…

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Deer Science

CWD Roundup – November 2023

Nov 1, 2023 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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Policy & Advocacy

Action Alert: Texas Seeking Comments on Proposed CWD Rule Changes

Oct 24, 2023 Torin Miller

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking comments on proposed changes to chronic wasting disease (CWD) management and response regulations. TPWD is putting…

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Fish & Wildlife Service Releases 2022 Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Recreation

Oct 16, 2023 Torin Miller

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR). The survey reports results from interviews with U.S. residents about their fishing, hunting, wildlife watching, and…

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Montana FWP Hosting Additional CWD Sampling Instructional Workshops

Oct 10, 2023 Torin Miller

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) wildlife staff is offering two free instructional workshops for hunters to learn how to collect samples from deer, elk, and moose so that they can be tested for chronic…

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Washington Fish & Wildlife Seeking Comments on CWD Sampling Incentives

Oct 4, 2023 Amber Kornak

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting the public to attend a virtual hearing and submit comments on a proposed rule change that would allow WDFW to offer special deer tags as…

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Idaho Fish & Game Seeking Comments on Winter Antler Gathering Closures

Oct 2, 2023 Amber Kornak

Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is accepting public comments regarding proposed shed antler hunting/gathering closures on public lands during and after severe winters. Earlier this year, the Idaho Legislature passed Senate Bill 1143, which gives…

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Congress Passes Bill Ensuring Hunter Ed in Schools Continues

Sep 28, 2023 Torin Miller

On September 27, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act (H.R. 5110) unanimously passed the U.S. Senate and is headed to the President’s desk, after passing the House in near-unanimous fashion just a day prior….

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Minnesota DNR’s 2023 Deer/Wildlife Survey Now Open

Sep 25, 2023 Amber Kornak

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again encouraging deer hunters and the public to utilize their online log system to document any deer and other wildlife sightings. This log gives hunters the opportunity…

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Advocacy Resources

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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