Those of us who support Sunday hunting here in the Commonwealth got some bad news this week when the patrons of Sunday hunting legislation folded there cards acknowledged they did not have the votes. Since legislation supporting Sunday hunting was approved in the Va. Senate there is some small hope, but given the opposition I am not optimistic. This morning I […]
Up the Revolution!
UPDATED 1/22/12: From the Hill: In fight between lobbyists and the Internet over piracy bill, techies won Original post: Thanks to the power of new communications tools and people caring enough to learn, share and take action, Congress has be forced to rethink its position on SOPA and PIPA! From Roll Call this morning: Leaders Weather SOPA […]
Oppose SOPA and PIPA
The legislation currently before Congress is the latest in an unfortunately long line of examples of Congress trying to fix something they don’t understand. It will lead to the inevitable result of producing a myriad of unintended consequences. Don’t know what SOPA and PIPA do? Educate yourself. Take action. That is what the internet is here for. At least […]
Sunday Hunting Bans
I have always thought bans on Sunday hunting were wrong and should be repealed, so when a local reporter contacted me for my views on the ban on Sunday hunting here in Va, I was only too happy to oblige. The reporter, Spencer Dennis, had found my name on the Facebook group Legalize Virginia Sunday Hunting […]
Creative Lobbying – Don’t Tell Them, Take Them!
You don’t do something for more than 30 years without becoming something of a student of the game.
What’s Wrong with Outdoor Recreation Jobs?
Outdoor recreation creates sustainable jobs and long term societal benefits, what’s not to like?