The Sportsmen's Advocate Fall 2022 | Page 3

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18 Full-Court Press Cases that effect sportsmen in ways from limiting the type of ammunition they can use while hunting on national wildlife refuges to wresting control of wildlife management from state agencies are currently in the courts . Here ’ s a check on our progress .
2 2 California Censorship Darkens Hunting ’ s Future With Gov . Gavin Newsom signing AB 2571 into law , it is now illegal to promote hunting and recreational shooting to youth . We ’ ve taken our fight against the unconstitutional law to federal court , where the future of our sports hangs in the balance .
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2 6 Blowing the Whistle on Animal Rights Groups like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have no law enforcement authority , but they influence officers with funding and training to do their bidding . A former ASPCA “ investigator ” reveals the strategy .
3 0 Be Seen , Be Heard , Be Effective The key to protecting and advancing hunting , trapping and fishing in the legislative arena is forming meaningful relationships with those who establish the law . Follow this guide to making contact and ensuring your position is recognized .