Tag: fishing

The Dirty Dozen Against Outdoorsmen

Compliments of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance/ www.ussportsmen.org
1/9/12

As 2012 begins, it’s important to take note of groups that are working against your opportunities to hunt, trap, fish and enjoy the outdoors. To that effect, here is what we call The Dirty Dozen:

1)   Humane Society of the United States or HSUS—needs no commentary or introduction to hunters and trappers everywhere, but Read more

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Anti-Fishing Groups Bypass Ongoing Lawsuit in Attempt to Ban Lead Fishing Tackle

Alexandria, VA – On November 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was yet again petitioned by the Center for Biological Diversity and two other anti-fishing groups, requesting that the agency regulate the manufacture and sale of lead fishing tackle of certain sizes and uses under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). If approved, such regulation could result in a de facto ban of lead sinkers, jigs and other popular types of fishing equipment. Read more

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