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September 09, 2005
Volume 3, Number 20
State Caucus Update
Two States Ban Internet Hunting
Michigan Passes Bill to Assist Hunter’s Feeding the Hungry Program
Events
Second Annual Meeting Scheduled for November 13-16 in St. Michael’s, Maryland
Two States Ban Internet Hunting
California and Wisconsin join the growing list of states that have passed legislation to ban the practice of internet hunting. According to reports, Wisconsin Senator Neil Kedzie (R-Elkhorn) summed up the feelings of many sportsmen by stating, "Like thousands of other Wisconsin hunters who understand and appreciate our hunting heritage, this Internet service is deeply disturbing to me. While I appreciate the advances of technology, hunting is a tradition of track and chase, not point and click." NASC continues to assist state legislators with legislation banning this practice that goes directly against the fair chase ethic which has served outdoorsmen well for centuries.
Michigan Passes Bill to Assist Hunter’s Feeding the Hungry Program
In the wake of the worst natural disaster in the history of our country which has taken a toll on many charitable organizations that provide food for the poor, the Michigan legislature passed two bills on Wednesday that will ease the burden of processing donated meat by Sportsmen Against Hunger. House Bill 4145 will allow hunters to donate an additional one dollar at the time of their hunting license purchase to be used to defray the cost of processing harvested wild game donated by hunters. House Bill 4071 goes a step further and allows hunters to actually donate wild game and additional funds at the time of their license purchase.
Second Annual Meeting Scheduled for November 13-16 in St. Michael’s, Maryland
Make your plans now to attend the most important event of the year for state sportsmen’s caucuses. The NASC Annual Meeting is a comprehensive, three-day policy conference that brings together state legislators, wildlife management professionals, outdoor industry leaders, and the hunting and fishing community to discuss and formulate policy to advance a pro-sportsmen’s agenda.
This year’s meeting is sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and hosted by the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in St. Michael’s on Maryland’s Eastern Shore at the Harbour Inn Marina and Spa. This year’s agenda provides an opportunity to learn about model legislation to be introduced in your home state to benefit wildlife, hunting and fishing as well as informative, educational seminars designed to update legislators on issues of importance to the sporting constituency in addition to helping your state sportsmen’s caucus become more effective and engaged as well as equal time scheduled to enjoy outdoor pursuits. The Eastern Shore is nationally known for it abundant natural resources and gracious waterways which provide opportunities for trophy stripped bass fishing, adventurous sea duck hunting and world class sporting clays. For more information or to register, visit: www.statesportsmenslink.org/news/index.tpl?ID=51.
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