PWR Blog: New Congress Brings New Opportunities and New Challenges

Posted on January 3, 2013

It’s common this time of year for political pundits to speculate how the new 113th Congress will impact the lives of everyday Americans.  Sportsmen are no different.  We also wonder how a newly constituted government made up of a confidently re-elected, lame duck President Obama, a Senate where Democrats increased their majority, and a House where Republicans held fast to their strong majority will make a difference to the future of hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational shooting and more.

The most important thing that the government can do for American sportsmen and women is nothing.  Much like the Hippocratic Oath physicians takes upon becoming licensed to practice medicine – “Do No Harm” should be our first wish from the new Congress.  However, an increasingly urban country – with urban-based politicians – demands that hunters, trappers, and anglers emerge from our defensive bunkers, and try to put in place laws that will protect our precious heritage for generations to come.

Here’s what needs to be done:

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