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http://www.ussportsmen.org/interactive/features/Read.cfm?ID=1933Trailblazer Leaders Gear Up for 2007 Events- (01/15)
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The Trailblazer Adventure Program continues to grow and program leaders are expanding their responsibilities to ensure its continued success.
Trailblazer is the largest outdoor youth education program of its kind. Developed to introduce families to the outdoor lifestyle under the guidance of sportsman mentors, the program has brought the thrill of outdoor sports to more than 366,000 participants since its inception in 2001.
On Dec. 9, the annual Trailblazer Local Field Directors meeting was held at U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (USSAF) Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Sportsmen from across the country who represent the USSAF during Trailblazer events evaluated the 2006 program, proposed innovative ideas for 2007, and accepted new responsibilities that will make future events even better.
In 2007, Local Field Directors will become even more involved in organizing and managing Trailblazer educational events.
“I look forward to helping the program expand and strengthen,� said Ken Metzdorf, USSAF Local Field Director. “As it does so, I think the Girl Scouts and other youth-serving organizations that get on board will benefit tremendously, as will the sportsman movement. The participants will remember their experience and understand that there is nothing wrong with shooting, hunting and outdoor traditions.�
In 2007, the USSAF expects 150,000 participants to learn about shooting, hunting, fishing and other outdoor sports during 80 scheduled events.
Trailblazer is endorsed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) STEP OUTSIDE Program and NSSF is a major sponsor.
The USSAF is looking for motivated volunteers who feel strongly about keeping the outdoor heritage alive. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Frank Price at (614) 888-4868 ext. 202 or e-mail trailblazer@ussportsmen.org.
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New Legislative Sessions, Same Anti-Hunting Threats- (01/17)
New sessions are beginning in state and federal lawmaking bodies, but sportsmen can bet on one thing - with new legislative sessions will come attacks to eliminate outdoor sports.
In 2007, legislative sessions opened in 48 states, and the USSA is sorting through thousands of bills to make sure that the hunters, anglers and trappers are prepared to fight those that impact sportsmen’s rights. Based on trends the USSA has seen, sportsmen will likely find themselves defending bear hunting, hunting with hounds, trapping and other issues in states from coast to coast.
“Although most state lawmaking bodies start with a clean slate in 2007, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance expects to see the reintroduction of bills that the anti’s have tried to pass in previous years,� said Tony Celebrezze, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance director of state services. “The anti’s have targeted aspects of our outdoor heritage that they feel are vulnerable, and will continue their attacks, particularly in states where they have had recent victories and momentum behind their cause.�
Sportsmen on the Offense
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, National Shooting Sports Foundation and National Wild Turkey Federation, partners in the Families Afield campaign to eliminate hunting age and other barriers, will work in state legislatures to promote the effort.
“In 2006, twelve states made it easier for newcomers to take part in hunting,� said Celebrezze. “The USSA and its partners want to continue the program's success and will work with state lawmakers to do so.�
National
The Trailblazer Adventure Program continues to grow and program leaders are expanding their responsibilities to ensure its continued success.
Trailblazer is the largest outdoor youth education program of its kind. Developed to introduce families to the outdoor lifestyle under the guidance of sportsman mentors, the program has brought the thrill of outdoor sports to more than 366,000 participants since its inception in 2001.
On Dec. 9, the annual Trailblazer Local Field Directors meeting was held at U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (USSAF) Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Sportsmen from across the country who represent the USSAF during Trailblazer events evaluated the 2006 program, proposed innovative ideas for 2007, and accepted new responsibilities that will make future events even better.
In 2007, Local Field Directors will become even more involved in organizing and managing Trailblazer educational events.
“I look forward to helping the program expand and strengthen,� said Ken Metzdorf, USSAF Local Field Director. “As it does so, I think the Girl Scouts and other youth-serving organizations that get on board will benefit tremendously, as will the sportsman movement. The participants will remember their experience and understand that there is nothing wrong with shooting, hunting and outdoor traditions.�
In 2007, the USSAF expects 150,000 participants to learn about shooting, hunting, fishing and other outdoor sports during 80 scheduled events.
Trailblazer is endorsed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) STEP OUTSIDE Program and NSSF is a major sponsor.
The USSAF is looking for motivated volunteers who feel strongly about keeping the outdoor heritage alive. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Frank Price at (614) 888-4868 ext. 202 or e-mail trailblazer@ussportsmen.org.
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http://blast.sparklist.com/t/46307/1302457/665/0/
New Legislative Sessions, Same Anti-Hunting Threats- (01/17)
New sessions are beginning in state and federal lawmaking bodies, but sportsmen can bet on one thing - with new legislative sessions will come attacks to eliminate outdoor sports.
In 2007, legislative sessions opened in 48 states, and the USSA is sorting through thousands of bills to make sure that the hunters, anglers and trappers are prepared to fight those that impact sportsmen’s rights. Based on trends the USSA has seen, sportsmen will likely find themselves defending bear hunting, hunting with hounds, trapping and other issues in states from coast to coast.
“Although most state lawmaking bodies start with a clean slate in 2007, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance expects to see the reintroduction of bills that the anti’s have tried to pass in previous years,� said Tony Celebrezze, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance director of state services. “The anti’s have targeted aspects of our outdoor heritage that they feel are vulnerable, and will continue their attacks, particularly in states where they have had recent victories and momentum behind their cause.�
Sportsmen on the Offense
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, National Shooting Sports Foundation and National Wild Turkey Federation, partners in the Families Afield campaign to eliminate hunting age and other barriers, will work in state legislatures to promote the effort.
“In 2006, twelve states made it easier for newcomers to take part in hunting,� said Celebrezze. “The USSA and its partners want to continue the program's success and will work with state lawmakers to do so.�