HUNTING UNDER FIRE IN N.J.
June 17, 2007 -- THERE is a bill being pushed in the New Jersey assembly that could result in the end of hunting in the Garden State.

Legislation that would revamp the New Jersey Fish and Game Council was heard in the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee this week. The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and its allies are concerned such legislation will simplify anti-hunters' involvement in wildlife decision-making.

Assembly Bill 3275, introduced by Assemblyman Michael Panter (D-Shrewsbury), will change the makeup of the Fish & Game Council. It will remove the six sportsmen and three farmers who represent various geographical regions, and replace them with seven appointees recommended by the governor.

The bill also directs the council to investigate non-lethal wildlife management options prior to setting hunting, fishing or trapping programs, and removes the council's authority to consider the use and development of fish and wildlife resources for public recreation and food supply when adopting the State Fish and Game Code.

"We are concerned that this bill will result in the end of hunting in the long run," said Rick Story, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance senior VP. The bill plays into the anti-hunting movement's hands.

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New York State's DEC has announced the tentative schedule for most 2007-08 waterfowl hunting seasons, allowing sportsmen and sportswomen to plan outdoor activities well in advance.

The September Canada goose season opens Sept. 1 in most areas of the state. Tentative dates for this season are as follows: Lake Champlain Zone, Sept. 4-25; L.I. Zone, Sept. 4-30; all other zones, Sept. 1-25

The annual Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend will be held in each zone this fall, providing additional days for junior hunters (ages 12-15) to hunt ducks, geese and brant: Northeastern and Southeastern Zones, Sept. 22-23; Western, Oct. 13-14; L.I., Nov. 10-11.

Regular duck hunting seasons will begin during October in most zones and continue well into December or January in all areas. Tentative dates are: Northeastern Zone, Oct. 6-14 and Oct. 24-Dec. 13; Southeastern, Oct. 13-21 and Nov. 10-Dec. 30; Western, Oct. 23-Dec. 6 and Dec. 29-Jan. 12; L.I., Nov. 29-Jan. 27.

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that stinks, i hope someone is fighting that every step of the way

You and I are "someone" that should be faxoing, email and writting letters weekly if not daily!
These are things that are exceptionaly important for use "common people" to get involved in and voice our opinions and encourage others to do the same.

i could probably write all the letters i wanted to but i'm not a resident and there for i hold no wait as a voter in the state. it does much better to get a organized group together to stand up for these things.

there is an organization in georgia called GON. they have connections with other prohunting agencies. these guys have a means of getting the word out within the state of new york to the hunters that arn't aware of what's going on.

i know hunters have always said in the past that we need to band together to stand up to the anti's. i believe whole heartedly in that. this is an issue where people are being appointed by the governor. that is one that no one except the people who vote for that governor could fight.


just my .02

NRA (National Rifle Association) is the only reason we are still have guns and the reason we are still hunting

I'M MOVING TO KANSAS

Bump

look out nj here comes another a1202 just as bad

i highly doubt that NJ would ban hunting... there would be a over population of deer