Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 12-1-2011
Your Help is Needed as Attempts to Ban Lead Fishing Tackle Increase
12-1-2011
Public Relations
New Efforts to Ban Lead Fishing Tackle Demonstrate Need for Legislative Solution
KeepAmericaFishing™ is calling on all anglers to rally around the Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act and do your part to protect our right to sustainably fish on our nation's waters! In an attempt to expedite the bill's passage, today Senator John Tester (D-MT) included the provision as an amendment to the Senate's Defense Authorization bill, which is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate. Introduced in April, the Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act now has the bipartisan support of close to 200 Members of Congress.
The provision will prevent a federal ban on lead in recreational fishing tackle and help to ensure that any future regulations on fishing tackle are established based on scientific data instead of unjustified petitions. With anti-fishing organizations trying to over-regulate fishing using whatever means they can, the fishing and hunting provision is necessary to protect traditional fishing tackle and ammunition from unjustified bans that will harm the economy and reduce participation in outdoor activities.
Not only are sportsmen and women affected, it's important to note that a ban on lead fishing tackle and ammunition could also affect law enforcement, military and target shooters who may never go afield. To assure passage of this important provision, it is critical that recreational anglers write their Senators now and request their support of this effort.
To send a message to your Senators today, please visit Keep America Fishing today!
KeepAmericaFishing™ is calling on all anglers to rally around the Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act and do your part to protect our right to sustainably fish on our nation's waters! In an attempt to expedite the bill's passage, today Senator John Tester (D-MT) included the provision as an amendment to the Senate's Defense Authorization bill, which is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate. Introduced in April, the Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act now has the bipartisan support of close to 200 Members of Congress.
The provision will prevent a federal ban on lead in recreational fishing tackle and help to ensure that any future regulations on fishing tackle are established based on scientific data instead of unjustified petitions. With anti-fishing organizations trying to over-regulate fishing using whatever means they can, the fishing and hunting provision is necessary to protect traditional fishing tackle and ammunition from unjustified bans that will harm the economy and reduce participation in outdoor activities.
Not only are sportsmen and women affected, it's important to note that a ban on lead fishing tackle and ammunition could also affect law enforcement, military and target shooters who may never go afield. To assure passage of this important provision, it is critical that recreational anglers write their Senators now and request their support of this effort.
To send a message to your Senators today, please visit Keep America Fishing today!
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