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.

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. Hunters and Anglers for the Brooks Range is committed to…

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

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Utah DWR Seeking Feedback On Multiple Proposed Deer Hunt Changes

Oct 30, 2023 Torin Miller

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is proposing changes to several rules, and is requesting the public’s feedback. Over the next month, each of Utah’s five Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) will meet to discuss…

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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 forth the proposed changes to the Texas Parks and Wildlife…

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Tennessee Hosting Public Meetings To Form New Deer Management Plan

Oct 23, 2023 Torin Miller

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is hosting a series of four public meetings across the state this week to discuss new deer and turkey management plans. The TWRA is in the process of developing…

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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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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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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…

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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…

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