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Action Alert: Support Wildlife Management Authority in New York State

Apr 8, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) supports New York Senate Bill 9462 (S9462), legislation that would restore the authority of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) to issue Deer Management Permits (DMPs) throughout the…

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Action Alert: Oppose Kentucky House Bill 142

Mar 27, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association opposes Kentucky House Bill 142 (HB142), a legislative overreach of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ (KDFWR) authority to manage the state’s native deer herd. HB 142 would require…

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Action Alert: Protect Oklahoma’s Wild Deer Herd — Oppose HB 3270

Mar 4, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

Oklahoma’s deer belong to the people of our state, and their management must remain guided by science and professional wildlife expertise. A newly amended bill at the Oklahoma Legislature threatens that principle and is waiting…

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Support Virginia House Bill 1396 to Protect Landowner Rights & Hunting Traditions

Feb 16, 2026 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) supports Virginia House Bill 1396 (HB1396), legislation that protects landowner rights while supporting the long-standing tradition of hunting with dogs in the commonwealth. HB1396 directs the Virginia Department of Wildlife…

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Urgent: Attend Tuesday’s Texas Animal Health Commission Meeting to Oppose CWD Rule Change

Aug 21, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) will be meeting this Tuesday, August 26th at 8:30AM to discuss proposed rules, including the abdication of their chronic wasting disease (CWD) authority. You can find the meeting agenda…

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NDA Applauds Repeal of Pennsylvania’s Sunday Hunting Ban

Jul 16, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) applauds the recent passage of House Bill 1431 (HB1431) in Pennsylvania, which repeals the longstanding ban on Sunday hunting. This landmark legislation represents a major win for deer hunters across…

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UPDATE: Pennsylvania Repeals Sunday Hunting Ban

Jul 15, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

Legislative Update, July 15, 2025: Since the publication of this action alert, a House version of the bill (HB 1431) was introduced, passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and signed into law by Governor Shapiro….

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Support NY Senate Bill S6360A and Assembly Bill A8330A – Modernize Crossbow Regulations and Expand Hunting Opportunity!

Jun 2, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A critical—though long overdue– piece of legislation is moving through the New York State Legislature with the goal of modernizing outdated hunting laws and expanding opportunities for hunters. The National Deer Association (NDA) supports Senate…

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Michigan House Bill 4445 Threatens Deer Health and Management

May 15, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A newly introduced piece of legislation in Michigan — House Bill 4445 (HB 4445) — has raised serious concerns among hunters and conservationists. If passed, HB 4445 would permit the use of bait to hunt…

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Help Stop Senate Bill 1077: Protect Oklahoma’s Wildlife and the Future of Deer Management

Apr 28, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A harmful piece of legislation is quickly making its way through the Oklahoma Legislature. Senate Bill 1077 (SB1077) would allow hunters to transport intact, deceased Cervidae (members of the deer family) into Oklahoma for delivery…

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