March 29, 2005
NRA Urges Voters to Protect Sportsmen’s Rights
(Fairfax, VA) – Anti-hunting extremists, led by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), submitted signatures to place an...
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March 18, 2005
The anti-hunting capital of the world is located at 2100 L St., NW in Washington, D.C. There, under the shadow of the Capitol Dome, is the national headquarters of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), a multinational conglomerate with 10 regional offices in the U.S.
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March 15, 2005
This past Election Day, citizens in Louisiana and Montana voted for amendments to their respective constitutions making hunting a protected practice. Thus, these states joined the growing ranks of other states--14 in all--that have bestowed constitutional protection upon this fundamental heritage.
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March 14, 2005
In the early days of America, so-called blue laws restricted many activities on Sunday. In recent years, however, state governments have recognized that the people`s right to choose for themselves what they do, or don`t do, on Sunday is more consistent with America`s founding principals. Present day bans on Sunday hunting are the last holdouts of these blue laws, and hunters are questioning why they are being treated differently from their fellow citizens.
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January 27, 2005
NRA will join large numbers of former OWAA members leaving
to support stronger pro-hunting groups
(LAS VEGAS, NV) – The National Rifle Association has been forced to withdraw...
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January 6, 2005
America`s sporting heritage is under attack by animal "rights" extremists who want to ban all hunting, trapping and fishing. Recently, two of the most rabid anti-hunting organizations merged. The Fund for Animals has joined forces with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to form an anti hunting cabal with a budget of nearly $90 million.
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January 5, 2005
(Fairfax, VA) -- The National Rifle Association, the nation’s oldest sportsmen’s organization, has named Dawson R. Hobbs as Manager of Hunting Policy. Mr. Hobbs will serve as the principal...
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October 22, 2004
FREE HUNTER NEWS
WASHINGTON
Hail To The Chief! President Bush Opening More Inroads For Hunters The Bush Administration has announced plans to open new hunting and fishing programs...
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October 22, 2004
The Bush Administration has announced plans to open new hunting and fishing programs on 10 national wildlife refuges and wetland management districts in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, North Dakota, South Carolina and South Dakota as part of its annual Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations.
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October 14, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA -- Following a national trend to uphold the heritage of America’s outdoorsmen and women, Louisiana citizens will face a vote on a constitutional amendment recognizing every...
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July 30, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA -- With solid support from the National Rifle Association (NRA), Illinois has enacted the Hunting Heritage Protection Act into law, safeguarding the state’s public hunting...
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July 28, 2004
John Edwards' four years in the Senate are characterized primarily by poor attendance, but the votes he has cast are far closer to the Massachusetts liberal benchmark set by John Kerry than to views held by North Carolina voters.
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July 21, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA – Today, Delaware gun owners and sportsmen won a critical fight to protect firearm shooting ranges in their home state. Governor Ruth Ann Minner signed House Bill 164,...
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June 28, 2004
Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton met recently with NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox to discuss sportsmen`s issues and the Bush Administration`s policy for wildlife management and conservation.
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June 18, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA-- With strong support from gun owners and sportsmen across Michigan, today Governor Jennifer Granholm signed legislation (HB 5029) legalizing dove hunting for the first...
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June 8, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA-- On Tuesday, the Michigan House of Representatives concurred with the Senate to legalize dove hunting for the first time in state history. The National Rifle Association...
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June 8, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA -- In a nationwide trend to uphold the heritage of America`s outdoorsmen and women, the Louisiana Legislature overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment recognizing...
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May 26, 2004
When President Bush appointed Graham Hill to the National Council on Disability, he picked a man who knows firsthand how the rewards of hunting can help disabled folks lead a better life.
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May 20, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA--With overwhelming support from the legislature and the people of Minnesota, Governor Tim Pawlenty signed legislation establishing a dove hunting season for the first time...
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May 12, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA-- In an historic vote, law-abiding sportsmen and women will enjoy a dove hunting season in Minnesota for this first time since 1946. Despite efforts from anti-hunting groups...
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March 31, 2004
FAIRFAX, VA-- In an historic victory, the National Rifle Association is pleased to announce that the Michigan Senate voted 22-15 to establish the first dove hunting season in state...
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March 2, 2004
Important facts regarding hunting and conservation.
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February 5, 2004
(Fairfax, VA)-- For the first time in 50 years, sportsmen will have the opportunity to hunt black bears in Maryland. On behalf of America`s 17 million hunters, NRA applauds the announcement...
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December 16, 2003
On Friday December 12, President George W. Bush invited the NRA, along with 20 other sportsmen's organizations, to the White House to discuss issues of concern to hunters and sportsmen....
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November 4, 2003
FAIRFAX, VA-- This afternoon, the Michigan House of Representatives voted 64 to 44 in favor of establishing the first dove hunting season in state history. HB 5029 adds the mourning...
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October 5, 2001
History of conservation and wildlife management legislation in the United States.
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August 28, 2001
Pittman-Robertson has been strongly supported by hunters and conservationists since its passage. Proper management of tax dollars paid by sportsmen is crucial to effective management of resources and protection of our hunting heritage.
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December 24, 2000
Since 1937, sportsmen have paid taxes on firearms and ammunition, trusting their dollars would go to the states to buy land, manage wildlife, train hunters, and build ranges. A congressional investigation found the trust fund had been misused by the Clinton-Gore Administration, which even tried to fund a group working to ban hunting.
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April 26, 2000
Response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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February 9, 2000
As a hunter you are not just one vote. As hunters, we are millions of votes, says NRA-ILA Executive Director, James Jay Baker.
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January 3, 2000
By NRA-ILA Executive Director James Jay Baker.
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December 21, 1999
NRA`s Position on S. 25 (H.R. 701 now H.R. 3245) 1999-12-21
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July 28, 1999
T-Shirts being sold in conjunction with an "Earth Day" celebration in California read: "I kill hunters for fun and sport." In the U.S., animal extremists wage terror campaigns aimed at elevating animals to the same status as humans.
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