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The federal government does not always act with sportsmen’s best interests in mind. Find out about issues at the national level that will impact sportsmen’s rights.
03/04/2008  Bill Introduced to Allow Hunting on National River
01/10/2008  Wildlife Conservation Programs to Receive Federal Funding
Wildlife Conservation Programs to Receive Federal Funding
12/21/2007  Interior Appropriations Bill Omits Hunting Ban
Polar bear conservation is safe...for now
10/30/2007  USSA Underscores Opposition to Polar Bear Hunting Ban
Sportsmen continue fight to protect polar bear hunt
09/07/2007  USSA Working to Strip Anti-Hunting Language from Public Policy
Lowey puts anti-hunting rhetoric in federal report
08/17/2007  Sportsmen Applaud President's Order to Promote Hunting
President understands sportsmen are essential to wildlife conservation
07/17/2007  OSHA Withdraws Overreaching Firearm and Ammo Rules
Regulations Threatened to Bankrupt Firearms Industry
06/29/2007  USSA Provides Breakdown on Congressional Vote to Ban Polar Bear Hunting
Click on this story to see how your lawmaker voted
06/27/2007  U.S. House Rejects Polar Bear Hunting Ban
Sportsmen work to defeat amendment
05/16/2007  Bill Introduced in Congress to Ban Polar Bear Hunting
Sportsmen campaign against measure
05/09/2007  Congressmen Again Turn to USSA for Expert Testimony
Federal lawmakers ask USSA to weigh in on Endangered Species Act
03/12/2007  USSA Slams FWS Proposal to Ban Hunting of Healthy Polar Bears
Listing would halt hunting programs
03/06/2007  USSA Testifies Against Proposal to Expand Reach of ESA to Ban Hunting
FWS Comments Raise More Questions About Intent of Proposed Action
02/26/2007  USSA Briefs Senators on Hunting and Polar Bear Conservation
Polar bears won't benefit from ESA listing
02/15/2007  USSA Invited to Brief Senators on Hunting and Polar Bear Conservation
Senator requests USSA input
02/02/2007  Bill Safeguards Hunting on Federal Lands
Hunting Heritage Protection Act allows for no net loss of huntable land
01/26/2007  Sportsmen Outraged at Proposal to Ban Bear Hunting
USSA issuing comments to USFWS
01/04/2007  Sporting Dog Breeders Rest Easy as Threatening Congressional Bill Dies
PAWS bill fails
09/29/2006  Big Game Hunters will Suffer from Tax Rider
Efforts underway to ease heavy-handed treatment hunters face from feds
09/01/2006  USSA Urges Appeal in Case to Ban Hunting on Refuges
Judge's ruling jeopardizes hunting on all refuges
08/14/2006  USSA Takes on Fish and Wildlife Service Regarding CITES Trophy Hunting Reform
USSA seeks to make it easier for American hunters to import trophies
07/24/2006  Federal Bills Crack Down on Animal Rights Terrorism
Federal bills tighten penalties for animal rights terrorists
07/07/2006  USSA Works to Protect Hunting on Important New England Hunting Lands
USSA files comments favoring continuation of pheasant hunt
05/19/2006  Bill Safeguards Hunting Opportunities on Federal Lands
Sportsmen called to action
11/23/2005  Sportsmen Fear Federal Budget Provision Could Harm Hunting
Sportsmen want quality hunting opportunities protected
11/23/2005  Federal Bill Threatens Sportsmen's Tax Breaks
Tax reform bill diminishes tax benefits for sportsmen
10/28/2005  President Bush Signs Historic ‘Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act’
Information provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
10/21/2005  Congress Approves Law to Stop Frivolous Gun Lawsuits
SB 397 waits for President Bush's signature
08/12/2005  Bill Introduced to Ban Trapping Nationwide
Sportsmen urged to take action
08/11/2005  National Policy to Protect Hunting Introduced
Bill allows for no net loss of hunting opportunities on federal land
08/01/2005  Bill to Stop Frivolous Gun Lawsuits Advances to House
Sportsmen's action needed!
07/14/2005  Sporting Dog Breeders Threatened by U.S. Senate Bill
Sporting dog owners urged to take action
09/10/2004  Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Expanded on Wildlife Refuges
See a listing of refuges now open for hunting and/or fishing
09/07/2004  Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Members Support Ban on Bear Hunting
These CSC members voted to ban bear hunting
06/25/2004  Congress Protects Bison Management Plan
Moratorium on bison management plan avoided
02/23/2004  Federal Legislation Would Protect Gun Manufacturers, Wildlife Funding
Sportsmen's calls needed
10/31/2003  Clause in Appropriations Bill Protects Hunting at West Virginia River
Keep the hunt at the New River Gorge National River
09/26/2003  U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation Asks Secretary of Interior to Protect Desert Wildlife
Norton Asked to Help Protect Wild Sheep
07/18/2003  Sportsmen Defeat Antis' Efforts to Ban Bear Hunting With Bait
Sportsmen's Calls Stop Anti-Hunting Amendment
07/17/2003  Hunting At New River Gorge National River At Risk
NPS May Close Hunting at New River Gorge
07/15/2003  Federal Anti-Bear Hunting Bill Dies in Committee
Bill Could Still Be Amended to Interior Spending Bill
04/04/2003  Sportsmen Fight Congressional Hunting Ban
Sportsmen Are Fighting a Bill to Ban Bear Hunting With Bait on Federal Land.
03/13/2003  U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance to Defend Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges
Animal Rights Group Sues to End Hunting on NWRS
03/07/2003  National Bear Hunting Defense Task Force Update
Sportsmen's Coalition Asks House Subcommittee to Protect Hunting
01/09/2003  Congressman Announces Plan to End Bear Hunting Using Bait
U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Responds to Proposal Promising Unified Sportsmen Opposition
11/13/2002  Bill to Federalize Wildlife Laws Scheduled to Be Heard in Senate Committee
Immediate Action Needed!
10/18/2002  National Policy to Protect Hunting Introduced in Congress
Sportsmen-Friendly Congressman Sponsors Hunting Heritage Protection Act
10/08/2002  Bill to Federalize Wildlife Management Fails in Senate Committee
Sportsmen's Voices Heard
10/01/2002  Senate Bill Federalizes Wildlife Laws, Puts Hunting at Risk
Sportsmen Take Action Now
09/24/2002  Stop Legislation That Would Seriously Damage Hunting
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