By: Catherine Appling-Pooler

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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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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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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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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