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22 Adults Want to Hunt , Too Adults can make large and immediate contributions to conservation . Mentoring them in the field is just as important as introducing youngsters to hunting , and maybe even more so . By Ron Spomer
24 Do It Your Way Be safe , stay positive and have fun are the only rules you must follow when mentoring new hunters . How you do it , and who you choose to take , are up to you . By Brian Lynn and Courtney Nicolson
The FRONT LINE
2 President ’ s Message 4 Seeking Supreme Justice 6 Oregon ’ s Ballot Box Gun Ban 8 Heros & Villains 10 Love for the Legislative Process 12 Predator Hunting Goes First 14 Notes on the Fight for Firearms 16 Extremists Demand No Lead 18 New Tech for Battles Ahead 20 Top Stories From 2022
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FEATURES
30 Passing On Your Passion Making a hunter — and then retaining that hunter — is rarely an easy task . Follow these do ’ s and dont ’ s to find success in your journey as a mentor . By Josh Honeycutt
36 Word Salad : A Recipe for Making Science Spiritual Hypocrisy abounds in the emotional theology of those who seek to replace the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation , leaving no room for science-based management . By Brian Lynn
ALLIES
40 Member Spotlight 42 Member Photos 43 Event Calendar 44 Philanthropy in the Face of
Woke Ideology 45 Listen Up : Podcasts Feature
The Sportsmen ’ s Alliance 46 Gear Guide 48 On the Table : Smoked
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