Policies Impacting Hunters, Firearm Owners, and Conservation
CONGRESS – The U.S. House and U.S. Senate are in session this week.
WHAT WE’RE READING
Colorado: Colorado Saw More Human-Bear Conflicts in 2024; CPW Provides Bear Media Kit for News Outlets
California: Unsuspecting Airline Passengers Reveal Smuggled Sea Turtle Skull, Other Wildlife Crimes to Plainclothes CDFW Wildlife Officers Leading to Prosecution, Fines and Forfeiture
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever: Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act Reintroduced Today in the U.S. House and Senate
USFWS: Big-Game Hunting is a Healthy Flywheel in an Economic Engine
Lead Ammo and Wildlife: Separating Science From Advocacy
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
HoundsmanXP: EP. 564 SCI-First for ALL Hunters
Colorado: House Bill 25-1258 has been set for hearing on March 6. The bill would require the use of “best available science” by the CPW Commission, diluting the science provided by the agency, and downplay the role of hunting, fishing and trapping as management tools. This bill is a direct assault on the freedom to hunt and SCI has joined a coalition letter opposing the bill. Read the letter here.
Also in the Centennial State, Senate Bill 25-003 and House Bill 25-1133 continue to march forward. SB 25-003, a semi-automatic firearm ban, with some limited exceptions, has passed the Senate and has been introduced into the House. The bill also prohibits, without exception, the previously grandfathered in “large capacity” magazines. And HB-1133, a bill prohibiting the sale of ammunition to individuals under the age of 21, with limited exceptions, has passed the House and been introduced into the Senate.
Colorado: House Bill 25-1258 has been set for hearing on March 6. The bill would require the use of “best available science” by the CPW Commission, diluting the science provided by the agency, and downplay the role of hunting, fishing and trapping as management tools. This bill is a direct assault on the freedom to hunt and SCI has joined a coalition letter opposing the bill. Read the letter here.
Also in the Centennial State, Senate Bill 25-003 and House Bill 25-1133 continue to march forward. SB 25-003, a semi-automatic firearm ban, with some limited exceptions, has passed the Senate and has been introduced into the House. The bill also prohibits, without exception, the previously grandfathered in “large capacity” magazines. And HB-1133, a bill prohibiting the sale of ammunition to individuals under the age of 21, with limited exceptions, has passed the House and been introduced into the Senate.
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| 1. SCI Announces Appointment of Louis P. Cole as Chief Operating Officer SCI is proud to announce the appointment of Louis P. Cole as Chief Operating Officer of Safari Club International (SCI). Louie brings with him nearly 30 years of leadership experience as a partner in national public accounting firms and most recently as Managing Partner of the National State and Local Tax Service Line at Cherry Bekart. As a certified public accountant (CPA), his expertise in financial management will be vital in strengthening SCI’s operations and supporting the mission of advocating for hunters across North America and the globe. Louie has been dedicated to the SCI mission for nearly thirty years. He has served as a board member for over 20 years and held roles as President of the Georgia Chapter, Audit Committee Chair, Finance Committee Chair, and member of the Executive Committee. He has also served on strategic taskforces that helped deliver instrumental changes to SCI as an organization. In his new role, Louie will report directly to SCI Chief Executive Officer W. Laird Hamberlin. “With his extensive financial and leadership expertise and longstanding dedication to SCI, I am confident that Louie will contribute significantly to our mission of protecting the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation worldwide” said W. Laird Hamberlin. Louie will be officed out of our business headquarters in San Antonio, TX starting February 25th. Please join us in welcoming Louie to his new position. We look forward to his contributions towards the continued growth and success of SCI worldwide. |
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| Happening at the Hunters’ Embassy Last week, SCI hosted a “lunch and learn” explaining why gray wolves and grizzly bears are still listed under the Endangered Species Act—even though the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has repeatedly sought to remove these species from the ESA lists. SCI Litigation Counsel Regina Lennox discussed the history of listing and delisting for these species, litigation challenges, and how Congress may need to step in (again). One key point was how these recovered species continued to demand federal resources, to the detriment of truly at-risk species. Staff from both the House and Senate attended, asked questions, and enjoyed lunch at the Hunters’ Embassy. We hope to see you at next month’s lunch and learn! |
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