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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long overdue– piece of legislation is moving through the New York State Legislature with the goal of modernizing outdated hunting laws and expanding opportunities for hunters.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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Wildlife is a Public Resource – Oppose Alabama HB509

Apr 8, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

A significant threat to wildlife management has been introduced into the Alabama General Assembly. House Bill 509 (HB509) would prohibit state agencies from killing, testing, and prohibiting the transfer of captive deer due to disease…

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New York Hunters: Take Action Against A1089 & A1898

Mar 21, 2025 Mason Vliet

New York hunters are facing an immediate challenge to their hunting practices with the introduction of A1089 and A1898 in the State Assembly. These bills aim to prohibit the use of lead and other “toxic”…

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Support GA HB 451 – A Step Toward Outdoor Education and Hunting Safety

Mar 18, 2025 Catherine Appling-Pooler

The National Deer Association (NDA) is proud to support Georgia House Bill 451 (HB 451), a critical piece of legislation to enhance outdoor education and ensure hunting safety for the next generation of hunters. If…

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Support HB 7231 and Help Improve Deer Management in Connecticut

Mar 17, 2025 Mason Vliet

The National Deer Association (NDA) urges Connecticut deer hunters to support for House Bill 7231 (HB 7231), an important bill that could have a significant impact on deer management. This bill would repeal the outdated…

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