By: Torin Miller

Torin Miller is a licensed attorney and NDA’s Senior Director of Policy. He works at the intersection of conservation and natural resources law, policy, advocacy and education. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in wildlife and fisheries science from Penn State University and a J.D. from Penn State Law. Torin came to NDA via the National Deer Alliance, where he served as the Policy and Outreach Coordinator.

MT FWP Hosting Free Clinic On Collecting CWD Test Samples

Sep 19, 2023 Torin Miller

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) wildlife staff is offering a free clinic in Missoula on Wednesday, September 27 for hunters to learn how to collect samples from deer, elk, and moose so that they…

Florida Agencies Hosting Joint Meetings on CWD Management in North Florida

Sep 18, 2023 Torin Miller

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) have scheduled two additional public meetings in Bonifay and Marianna following the confirmation of a positive test for…

Action Alert: Oppose Diversion of Wildlife Conservation Funding in Pennsylvania

Sep 7, 2023 Torin Miller

The Pennsylvania Senate recently amended and passed Pennsylvania House Bill 1300 (HB 1300) – the state’s annual budget bill that determines spending for all state programs. When amending and passing HB 1300, the Senate included…

Action Alert: NC Wildlife Resources Commission Seeking Comments on Proposed CWD Regulations

Sep 5, 2023 Torin Miller

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) recently proposed permanent rules to assist with the detection and isolation of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The permanent rules will replace existing temporary rules used to regulate activities…

CWD Roundup – September 2023

Sep 5, 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, research and policy from across North America. Updates are provided…

NDA Asks Department of Ed to Correct Hunter Safety Funding Misinterpretation

Aug 29, 2023 Torin Miller

The National Deer Association (NDA) recently joined conservation partners in sending a letter of concern to the Department of Education (Department) regarding the recent confusion surrounding Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) grants and the…

Action Alert: Texas Parks & Wildlife Seeking Comments on Proposed CWD Amendments

Aug 22, 2023 Torin Miller

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

MassWildlife seeking Comments on Proposal to Extend Archery Season Statewide

Aug 14, 2023 Torin Miller

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is hosting a hybrid public hearing on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 on proposed regulations that would extend the dates of the archery deer hunting season in Wildlife…

Major Public Access Bill Introduced in House of Representatives

Aug 14, 2023 Torin Miller

The National Deer Association (NDA) welcomes the introduction of the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act in the House of Representatives by Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD). The House introduction joins a Senate…

Arizona Game and Fish Hosting CWD Workshops in Preparation for Fall Seasons

Aug 10, 2023 Torin Miller

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is hosting a series of upcoming workshops about chronic wasting disease (CWD) management and testing in the state. A total of 10 workshops will be conducted at department…