Hunter Using Veterans as Pawns for Santa Rosa Island Legislation
I was disappointed last week when Chairman Hunter renewed his attempts to kick the public off of Santa Rosa Island (part of the Channel Islands National Park which is a part of my Congressional...
View ArticleStop Hunting on Santa Rosa Island
On Friday I had the opportunity to return to Santa Rosa Island for a day long tour of the island with representatives from the National Park Service. Santa Rosa has been in the news a lot lately...
View ArticleWhite House opposes sportsmen's bill, but no veto threat
The White House said late Monday that it opposes a House bill aimed at ensuring recreational hunting and fishing can take place on federal land, but stopped short of saying President Obama would veto...
View ArticleHunters, anglers back EPA's clean water rule, poll finds
More than eight in 10 hunters and anglers surveyed support one of the Obama administration’s most controversial environmental rules, according to a new poll released Wednesday.The poll commissioned by...
View ArticleDelta bans big-game trophy shipments
Delta Air Lines is banning the shipment of big-game trophies worldwide following the killing of Zimbabwe’s beloved Cecil the lion, the airline announced Monday.“Effective immediately, Delta will...
View ArticleKatie Pavlich: In defense of ‘trophy’ hunting
What exactly does “trophy” hunting mean? Killing a lion and taking its head? What about those who legally kill other animals and then do the same? Does it apply only to the animals ignorant onlookers...
View ArticleCECIL Act is first step toward ending trophy hunting
The Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large (CECIL) Animal Trophies Act was introduced by New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D) on July 31. "Let's not be cowardly lions when it comes to...
View ArticleHouse passes bill expanding land access for hunters
The House on Friday passed legislation to expand public access to recreational shooting and hunting on federal lands.The measure was approved by a 242-161 vote. Just 12 Democrats joined all but four...
View ArticleOur National Forests weren't designed just for timber
For decades, our nation's efforts to conserve resources and protect the environment have been challenged by the utilitarian argument that the best action is that which maximizes usefulness or benefit....
View ArticleTrump should invest in America's natural infrastructure
America’s infrastructure is crumbling.Our roads are cracked, our bridges are unsafe and our public transportation systems are outdated. Republicans and Democrats agree something must be done to address...
View ArticleNational monuments are not always good for sportsmen and wildlife
Sportsmen are voicing significant concern regarding the federal government’s review of designated national monuments across the country. While these concerns are legitimate in a broad sense, there...
View ArticleTrump Jr. goes pheasant hunting with Steve King
Donald Trump Jr. went hunting for pheasants with Rep. Steve King in the GOP lawmaker's home state of Iowa on Saturday as part of his annual pheasant hunt.President Trump's eldest son joined the...
View ArticleNew Wisconsin law allows children of any age to hunt with guns
A new Wisconsin law allows children of any age to hunt with a gun as long as they are accompanied by an adult, USA Today reports. Gov. Scott Walker (R) signed the bill into law on Saturday, allowing...
View ArticleTrump administration begins allowing imports of lion trophies: report
President Trump’s administration began allowing the import of lion trophies from two African countries last month, according to a new report.ABC News reports that that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
View ArticleGOP chairman breaks with Trump on elephant trophy imports
The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee slammed President Trump Friday for allowing imports of hunted elephant trophies from Zimbabwe.Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.), who has...
View ArticleProtect the American tradition of hunting Thanksgiving dinner
As CEO of the nation’s top organization for the conservation of the North American wild turkey and our hunting heritage, Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. It’s a time when our nation...
View ArticleHigh-ranking Trump official attends hunting convention
A high-ranking Trump administration official attended a convention hosted by a group that promotes hunters' rights to kill big game and import the body parts to the United States as trophies.The annual...
View ArticleNew Interior Dept. order expands hunting access on western land
Adding to his pro-hunter reputation, Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke issued an order Friday to expand big-game hunting access across the western U.S.Zinke signed the order while attending the...
View ArticleTrump consults adult sons on possible gun reforms: report
President Trump consulted with his adult sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, over Presidents Day weekend about how to address gun violence in the U.S. following the deadly high school shooting in...
View ArticleDems push Zinke to halt trophy hunting imports
Dozens of House Democrats have asked Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to halt all trophy hunting import decisions for elephants and other species, expressing “deep concern” over the Trump administration’s...
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