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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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Action Alert: Oppose Harmful CWD Legislation in North Dakota & Support Science-Backed Wildlife Management

Feb 20, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

This legislative session in North Dakota has brought forward a range of bills related to chronic wasting disease (CWD). While we have seen some of these harmful bills fail, like HB1236, which would have prohibited…

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Support IN HB 1557 for Better Land Management in Indiana

Feb 18, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

We need your immediate support for house bill 1557 (HB1557), which will significantly benefit our land management practices and wildlife habitats. This important piece of legislation has been introduced and is currently headed to the…

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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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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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