The Fight Over Sportsmen ’ s Rights
Cam Pauli
Digital media specialist
Team Sportsmen ’ s Alliance
In today ’ s political scene , no single organization can fight a battle alone , it takes teamwork and cooperation . Here are just some of the players the Sportsmen ’ s Alliance lines up shoulder to shoulder with to protect hunting , fishing and trapping .
National Rifle Association
The NRA protects America ’ s 100 million gun owners , a third of which own a firearm for hunting purposes . Since 1937 , guns owners have contributed more than $ 7.2 billion to conservation programs through the Pittman-Robertson Act .
Masters of Foxhounds Association
MFHA ’ s mission is to protect , preserve and promote fox , coyote and drag hunting with hounds and equine in the U . S . and Canada . The also work to counter the propaganda of antihunting organizations .
National Shooting Sports Foundation
Tirelessly works to promote , protect and preserve hunting and shooting sports . Backbone of America ’ s firearms industry . Leading expert and advocate for responsible and safe gun ownership .
National Wild Turkey Federation
Masterminds behind one of the greatest conservation success stories of all time , the reintroduction and proliferation of wild turkey populations . Has invested more than $ 488 million in habitat conservation and restoration .
Sportsmen ’ s Alliance
The tip of the industry ’ s spear , the Alliance protects America ’ s heritage of hunting , fishing , trapping and conservation from attacks by animalrights organizations in all 50 state legislatures , at the ballot box and by fighting lawsuits in court .
Fur Takers of America
FTA is the leading authority on trapping and provides educational opportunities and information . Founders of the Trapper ’ s College , a six-day course that educates wildlife professionals on the benefits of trapping .
Other key Sportsmen ’ s players
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SPORTSMEN ’ S MONTHLY May | 2016