(Columbus, OH) – When you buy a hunting license, you help fund programs that provide hunting opportunities. The same applies to fishing and trapping, and those license purchases. Sometimes, however, you need to invest more, to have more—or to protect what you have. One of the best—and most important—investments you can make for your outdoor sports future could be the time it takes to encourage a friend to become a member of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) grassroots Sentry program. The time required is short, joining is FREE, and now when you encourage a friend to become a Sentry, YOU and your recruit will receive a coupon for 55% off the price of Alpen Optics products. This is the first of several offerings that you and your friends can enjoy under the expanding Sentry program.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a watchdog organization that protects and advances America’s hunting, fishing, and trapping heritage. The USSA monitors legislation from all 50 states, Congress, and state and federal game departments and agencies, plus courts, to monitor laws and proposals related to hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife management. When a bill or proposal is discovered that negatively impacts those outdoor opportunities, the USSA staff goes into action. Efforts are made to alert sportsmen and sportswomen, educate USSA and Sentry members and others, and win public support.
This tireless effort has taken place in all 50 states, against many court cases, and on federal and state land issues. The topics have ranged from hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, bear hunting issues, and bowhunting for deer restrictions. During recent times, the USSA has countered attempts by anti-hunting and animal rights groups to curtail the use of dogs during hunting by creating prohibitive breeder regulations.
Another great example is a recent court victory by USSA over the animal rights lobby in an 8-year lawsuit that attempted to halt hunting on more than 60 National Wildlife Refuges. These and countless other issues are reviewed by USSA staff and a game plan for each issue is developed.
By performing this valuable service, Sentries are the eyes and ears of hunting and outdoors communities across America.
“Becoming a Sentry is possibly the single most important thing you can do to protect your hunting, fishing, trapping and outdoor sports rights,” said Dick Cabela, co-founder of Cabela’s and chairman of the USSA Board of Directors. “This program permits you to discover the details and stay abreast of any introduced anti laws or animal rights agendas. If you think such bills don’t–or won’t– happen in your state, you are wrong. The thousands of anti-hunting bills introduced across the nation each year should be reason enough to cause you concern. Becoming a Sentry is a step in the right direction to ensure the future of our hunting heritage.”
Sentries are needed in all 50 states to work to protect dove and deer hunting, fishing, bowhunting seasons, trapping opportunities and other interests.
For this important work to continue, we urge YOU to ask your FRIENDS to JOIN NOW! Courts and legislators are becoming increasingly focused on last-minute actions that can rob your hunting, fishing, and trapping opportunities. The rapid response Sentry program reverses this trend.
If you are already one of the 110,000-plus USSA Sentries, encourage a friend or family member to sign up. (Note: The requestor’s name must be entered to participate in the Alpen Optics program.) The discount coupon on highly rated Alpen Optics is our way of saying thanks for your time and support. Together, we counter the efforts of powerful anti-hunting and animal rights groups wanting to take away our privileges.
For more details, visit www.ussportmen.org/beasentry. Additional details are also available by calling the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance at 614-888-4868. For more details on Alpen Optics, visit www.alpenoptics.com.
