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National Deer Association Supports the STOP Screwworms Act to Protect Wildlife and Livestock

May 16, 2025 NDA Staff

The National Deer Association (NDA) strongly supports the bipartisan Strengthening Tactics to Obstruct the Population of Screwworms (STOP Screwworms) Act, recently introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and…

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National Deer Association Statement on the Disposal of Federal Public Lands

Apr 28, 2025 NDA Staff

Deer and deer hunters across the nation depend on our federal public lands. However, regardless of whether particular tracts are used by deer or deer hunters, the collective existence of our federal estate comprises a…

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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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‘Here for Deer’ in 2024

Jan 3, 2024 Torin Miller

The hanging of a new calendar always brings with it a flurry of new legislative activity and a renewed sense of urgency in statehouses across the country. Some state legislatures only have a few short…

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

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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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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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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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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…

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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…

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