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http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_121544.asp
Maryland Legislators Try to Keep Kids From Hunting
posted February 7, 2008

Legislation has been introduced in Maryland that will establish a minimum hunting age while devastating youth recruitment efforts.

House Bill 655, sponsored by Del. Barbara Frush, D-Beltsville, and Virginia P. Clagett, D-Annapolis, prohibits anyone under the age of 13 from receiving a hunting license. Under current law youth under the age of 15 must pass a hunter education course and be under the supervision of a licensed hunter. There is no justification for establishing a minimum age requirement.

“If passed, this bill will have a devastating effect on recruiting young hunters and the future of wildlife conservation in Maryland,” said Rob Sexton, USSA vice president for government affairs. “The bill is a deliberate attempt to sabotage the future of hunting.”

Research has shown that people are far less likely to take up hunting after age twelve. Research also has shown that young hunters are the safest hunters in the field when accompanied by an experienced mentor. In other words says Sexton, this bill does nothing to ensure safe hunting, but it will accelerate the destruction of hunting.

“Parents, not the government, are far more equipped to know when their sons and daughters are ready to hunt,” said Sexton.

This bill goes against the nationwide trend of lowering barriers and easing restrictions on recruiting the next generation of sportsmen. Twenty-two states, including Virginia, have passed Families Afield-style measures since 2004 aimed at improving youth participation and recruitment.

House Bill 655 has been referred to the House Environmental Matters Committee.

Maryland sportsmen can contact their legislator to share their opinion by calling (410) 946-5400 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.

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THE HSUS AND PETA HAVE BEEN TARGETING OUR KIDS FOR YEARS. THIS IS THEIR PLAN, TO STOP US FROM PASSING ON OUR CULTURE.


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