by Managing Editor | Jan 28, 2021 | California, Legislation, North American Wildlife Conservation Model
UPDATE: As of February 1, the Senator is no longer moving forward with the bill. Thank you to all who reached out on this conservation issue. Senator Scott Wiener of California introduced SB 252, “The Bear Protection Act,” on Jan. 25. This bill is...
by Managing Editor | Oct 3, 2020 | Anglers, Big Game, California, hunting, Legislation, New York, State News, Utah, Wildlife Conservation
Anti-hunting California Bill Defeated DSC is pleased to announce that SB 1175 was defeated on Aug. 31 in the California Assembly. Among other things, SB 1175 sought to ban the import of several African species as well as their possession in the state of California....
by Managing Editor | Jul 24, 2020 | California, Conservation, hunting, Legislation, North American Wildlife Conservation Model, science, Wildlife Conservation
California is the only state that intends to prohibit the sale of alligator or crocodile products under an out-dated Penal Code. The ban’s origin dates back to 1967 when there was concern that the American alligator and other species of crocodiles were at risk of...
by Managing Editor | Jul 22, 2020 | California, hunting, Legislation, News
California’s latest legislation, SB 1175, would ban both the importation and possession of eight commonly hunted African species, including taxidermy received after 2020. These species include: elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, giraffe, hippo, hyena, and...
by Managing Editor | Jun 17, 2020 | Big Game, California, hunting, North American Wildlife Conservation Model, Wildlife Conservation
An alert for conservationists in California: SB 1175 and AB 3030 are two pieces of legislation making rounds in local government. Call your representatives today and urge them to support legal, regulated hunting and vote no on these bills. Dear DSC members in...
