Bill proposed to protect hunting on federal lands
Here’s something I just received from the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance.
Legislation to protect quality hunting on federal land has been introduced in Congress.
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia, on Tuesday introduced SB 408, the Hunting Heritage Protection Act. A key element of the bill is a stipulation for “no net loss” of hunting on federal land. Under the provision, the government is directed to maintain, within the confines of state and federal law, current levels of federal hunting lands. It requires the opening of compensatory huntable land if an area is closed to the sport.
Senate Bill 408 awaits debate in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Several states, including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi and West Virginia have recently passed “no net loss” laws that protect state hunting land for future generations. Sportsmen’s grassroots support paid off in each of these states, and is needed to ensure the passage of SB 408.
Take Action! Sportsmen nationwide are urged to contact their U.S. senators. Let them know SB 408 is important for the future of hunting and will help ensure America’s outdoor heritage for years to come. To find your senator and for contact information, call (202) 224-3121 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.
Why should this matter?
In California, some of the best public access hog hunting takes place on Fort Hunter Liggett and Camp Roberts, military installations that allow public hunts. The Federal Bureau of Land Management controls a ton of great hunting land across the state as well. National Forest land is also affected by this bill. However, this land is also constantly subjected to closures and attacks on hunting access by many organizations (some well-meaning and others not so benign).
If this bill passes as it’s written, it will protect our access to these lands or guarantee that if one area is closed, another area will be opened to replace it…thus, no net loss.
I’m always skeptical of political moves, and the underlying agenda isn’t always what I’d like it to be. Still, this one looks good on the surface, and I’d encourage all hunters to get on the phone to their senate representatives and speak up.
To locate the contact information for your senator, you can look on the Internet at the following location. http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
To locate contact information for your congressman, you can go to http://www.house.gov/writerep/
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