Tag: "legislation"
Army Corps Will Accelerate Efforts to Stop Carp
By editor on May 10, 2012 | In Legislation, Invasive Species, US Federal Government, Species related | Send feedback »
Senator Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Dave Camp, sponsors of legislation to speed up the creation of a plan to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp, welcomed the Army Corps of Engineers announcement to accelerate its efforts to complete a set of options for permanent barriers to stop Asian carp and other invasive species in 2013, years ahead of schedule. more »
Bill would allow younger children to hunt in Michigan
By editor on May 27, 2011 | In Legislation, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Hunting | Send feedback »
Children under 10 would be allowed to hunt as long as they’re with an adult mentor through legislation that has passed the Michigan House. The measure adopted Tuesday by an 85-23 vote next goes to the Senate, which has passed similar legislation. more »
TBF Top Officials Make Trip to Wisconsin State Capitol on AB35
By editor on Apr 5, 2011 | In Legislation, Fisheries Management, Wi Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 a very important hearing was held in the Wisconsin State Capitol that impacts the sport of competitive bass fishing. Several different sportsmen's groups attended to testify concerning Assembly Bill AB35. This bill, as written, would permit culling in Bass tournaments in the state of Wisconsin. As all of us anglers know, this is a significant part of competitive bass fishing and tournament bass anglers are largely the only ones following the law due to tournament rules which require them to do so. more »
Sportfishing Industry Applauds Legislation Preventing Ban on Fishing Tackle
By editor on Nov 5, 2010 | In Conservation, Legislation, Environment, US Federal Government | Send feedback »
The sportfishing community thanks Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) for introducing S.3850, legislation which seeks to prevent an overarching federal ban on lead in recreational fishing tackle; a move that could have a significant economic impact on anglers and the recreational fishing industry more »