Each one of these articles are very important and I urge you to go to the US Sportsmen's Alliance to read the complete articles... just don't forget to come back to WomenHunters. If you are not a member of their Email Network then I also urge you join it. God Bless, Sue
Get Involved in Workplace Campaigns To Benefit Conservation (Click Here For More)
Federal and state employees and individuals working for participating corporations are reminded to do their part to ensure a healthy future for wildlife conservation by teaming with the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (USSAF) through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The deadline for participation in the CFC is December 15, 2008.
Longtime Friend of USSA Honored by Mississippi State University (Click Here For More)
The USSA offers its congratulations to a longstanding friend of the conservation movement, James Earl Kennamer, Ph.D., for receiving a prestigious honor from his alma mater, the Mississippi State University (MSU). Kennamer was selected as the 2008 Alumni Fellow for MSU’s College of Forest Resources, an award given to those who have earned special distinction in their professional field.
New Jersey Legislation Allowing Sunday Bow Hunting Moves Forward (Click Here For More)
Senate bill moves to Assembly
At the end of October, the New Jersey Senate passed Senate Bill 802. The legislation authorizes Sunday deer hunting with a bow on private property and state run wildlife management areas. The bill now moves to the New Jersey Assembly for further action.
President-Elect Obama’s Secretary of the Interior (Click Here For More)
Speculation Surrounds Congressman and Environmental Attorney
With the election now determined, speculation is mounting as to who president-elect Barack Obama is considering for key Administration positions. According to the insider political journal, the Politico, U.S. Representative Jay Inslee (D- WA) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are in the mix to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of the Interior.
Sportsmen Await Impact of Election (Click Here For More)
With the election of a new President and Congress, this is an important time for sportsmen to watch and remain engaged by talking to their individual elected representatives. It is also important that sportsmen understand that while policy made in Washington, D.C. can affect hunting, fishing, and trapping; policies with the most impact originate in individual state capitols.
Congressman Claims HSUS Campaign Harming Local Humane Societies (Click Here For More)
According to republican and pro sportsmen U.S. Representative Joe Knollenberg, efforts by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to defeat him in his reelection effort caused donors to stop giving to local humane societies that actually take care of homeless animals.
PETA: Save the “Sea Kittens” (Click Here For More)
PETA recently unveiled a new marketing campaign devoted to ending fishing as we know it. They plan to do this by not calling a spade a “spade”, or in this case a fish a “fish.” From now on PETA wants everyone to call fish “sea kittens” because no one would ever want to “hurt a sea kitten.”
