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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

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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Georgia

Support GA HB 451 – A Step Toward Outdoor Education and Hunting Safety

Mar 18, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) is proud to support Georgia House Bill 451 (HB 451), a critical piece of legislation to enhance outdoor education and…

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Policy Issues

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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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Policy & Advocacy

Why is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Important?

Sep 10, 2024 Amber Kornak

In the last few years I have been seeing many people suggest that certain wildlife laws conflict with the the North American Model of 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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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 populations, protecting habitats, and promoting sustainable hunting practices. However, recent…

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NDA Opposes New Jersey Legislation S778/A1404: A Threat to Property Rights and Hunting Access

Nov 11, 2024 Catherine Appling-Pooler

New Jersey’s hunters and landowners are facing a serious threat to their rights with the introduction of S778 and A1404— two bills that would require landowners to provide notice to, and obtain written permission from,…

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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 and often overwhelming. The terminology used can seem foreign, and…

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Action Alert: Support SB 67 for Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania!

Sep 26, 2024 Catherine Appling-Pooler

Attention Pennsylvania hunters! Our legislators are back in session, and it’s time to make our voices heard! Senate Bill 67 (SB 67), which seeks to allow hunting and trapping on Sundays, will be reviewed and…

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Why is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Important?

Sep 10, 2024 Amber Kornak

In the last few years I have been seeing many people suggest that certain wildlife laws conflict with the the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. This made me wonder how many people even know…

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Wildlife Commissions Are Under Threat. Here’s How Hunters Can Help.

Jul 2, 2024 Catherine Appling-Pooler

There’s been a surge in challenges against wildlife commission authorities in recent legislative sessions across the country. States like Kentucky, Kansas, and Vermont proposed various legislation changing the authority or roles of state wildlife agency…

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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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