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Life Jackets Focus of National Safe Boating Week 

 Boating safety experts want to get something off their chest and onto yours – a life jacket. The importance of flotation devices and other watercraft safety tips are the focus of the 2012 National Safe Boating Week, May 19-25.  

“During National Safe Boating Week, and throughout the entire boating season, we are reminding boaters to practice safe and responsible boating, always wear your life jacket, and be alert while on the water,” said Laurel Anders, director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission ‘s (PFBC) Bureau of Boating and Outreach.  Read more

SPRINGTIME ALERT: DO NOT DISTURB YOUNG WILDLIFE 

While this spring’s weather has been a little more variable than usual, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials say one thing for certain is the arrival of this year’s young wildlife, as well as the almost certainty that Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife from their backyards to the mountains.
“Whether enjoying your backyard or hiking in the woods, it is time for our annual message for Pennsylvanians to leave wildlife alone and in the wild, especially young of the year,” said Calvin W. DuBrock, Game Commission Bureau of Wildlife Management director.  “Being outdoors in the spring is an enjoyable way to spend time and learn more about nature.   Read more

U.S. House Oversight Committee Makes Case for Contempt of Congress in

"Fast and Furious" Investigation

Back in February, U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) promised to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress if Holder didn't hand over Justice Department documents that had been subpoenaed as part of an ongoing investigation into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' now-infamous "Operation Fast and Furious" gun-walking operation.

This week, Rep. Issa--chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee--made good on the pledge and sent out a draft Contempt Order against Holder to members of the committee. Read more  

PA STATE POLICE SUSPENSION OF 2A FOR
PICS UPGRADE ‘INEXCUSABLE’ 

A complete shutdown of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System by the state police for a period of 60 hours later this month for a system upgrade is “inexcusable,” the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

“Closing down the background check system, and thus suspending all firearms transactions and concealed carry license processing simply allows the Pennsylvania State Police to obstruct the gun rights of law-abiding citizens,” Read more

Pennsylvania Senator is Key to Passage of Pro-Sportsmen Bill
Call Senator Bob Casey, Jr. today to help protect your right to hunt, fish, and shoot!  

The most significant pro-sportsmen’s legislation of the past 15 years is now in the U.S. Senate.  Pennsylvania’s Senator Bob Casey, Jr. is one of a handful of Senators that can determine whether the bill makes it to President Barack Obama’s desk for his signature. 

H.R. 4089, the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012, addresses top priority issues of the sportsmen’s community.  The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support on Tuesday, April 17^th by a vote of 274-146.  Read more on H.R. 4089 below. Read more  

Feinstein Tries to Thwart National Right to Carry

This week, anti-gun Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) did her part to thwart passage of national Right-to-Carry laws by putting a "hold" on the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012, and the Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012.

In keeping with her anti-gun record, Feinstein took action in an effort to oppose the quick passage of the bills.   Read more

Ohio River Sweep

Saturday, June 16, 2012

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Articles of Interest From John C. Street 

Author's Bio - John is an inquisitive contrarian who writes, frequently with humor, about current events in fish and wildlife research as well as the ethical and societal issues that affect the outdoor life.

Bush bashing by John C. Street 

Bush bashing, if common sense would only prevail, could quickly become a thing of the past. But there’s little reason to be optimistic. Old prejudices die hard. Still, there are a few (something just over 100,000 to be exact) of us who are keeping our fingers crossed.   

According to a recent press release put out by Pennsylvania Game Commission, their staff “biologists expect ruffed grouse hunting to be average to slightly above average” this year. But it will be “average to slightly above average,” only “where good habitat exists.”  Read more

John can be contacted at    johnstreet@windstream.net 

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The next regularly scheduled meeting of the ACSL will be held at 7:30 PM in the Gold Room, on the 4th floor of the Allegheny County Court House.  Everyone is welcome.

The ACSL Monthly meeting schedule has changed.

2012 Meetings: May 10, July 12, September 13 and November 8

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