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I copied this thread from 22's site read it and sign please this is important !!

O.k. guys. I haven't seen anything on this site about this but, it directly affects all of us. It's time to "Put up or Shut up". A bill is going through the legislature in NJ to change the structure of the Fish & Game council to political appointees. It's already passed one level of government. Rather than get long winded on this I posted an article about it and the link to the actual bill. DON'T BLOW THIS OFF!!!! Pat

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2.....275_I1.pdf

State Legislation

Bill to Reorganize New Jersey Fish & Game Council Heads to Assembly Floor!

Friday, June 15, 2007

On Thursday, June 14 the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee approved A3275 by a 5-2 vote and it now heads to the full Assembly. This bill seeks to drastically change the membership of the Fish & Game Council from six sportsmen and three farmers -- who represent various geographical regions of the state -- to seven political appointees recommended by the Governor. The current system has served New Jersey and its sportsmen well for over a half-century. There is no justification for this dramatic change of course.

Thanks to your calls, emails, and the presence of sportsmen concerned about the hunting heritage of New Jersey, the members of the committee pledged to work with sportsmen in the future on amending A3275.

“Animal rights” extremists testifying in support of A3275 derided hunting as a “15th century” means to wildlife management and touted this legislation as a “21st century” tool for wildlife management. They also expressed their desire to rid the Fish & Game Council of anyone with a “hunter driven background.”

New Jersey sportsmen and anyone concerned about the hunting heritage of the Garden State is urged to contact his or her State Assembly member at (800) 792-8630 and respectfully urge him or her to vigorously oppose this anti-hunting legislation.

Voted YES on A3275:
Assemblyman John McKeon (D-27), Chairman
Assemblyman Robert Gordon (D-38), Vice-Chairman
Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (D-20)
Assemblyman Louis Manzo (D-31)
Assemblyman Michael Panter (D-12)

Voted NO on A3275:
Assemblyman Larry Chatzidakis (R-8)
Assemblyman John Rooney (R-39)

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please use the "Write Your Representative" feature found at http://www.NRAILA.org.

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Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2007, 05:46:11 pm »

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Thanks Pat
Good to know that we have members out there keeping on top of these things.
KJ
PS we hope to get the website updated soon with some new photos and info i.e. spring tourney and will have dates for the fall outing. Ideas, suggestions and help always appreciated

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Jeff
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Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #2 on: Yesterday at 04:37:19 PM »

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Guys, Dave found this and believe me when I say that if we all don't fight this the bunny huggers WILL take our rights to hunt and fish in this state away.

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND FILL OUT THIS PETITION

http://www.ipetitions.com/peti.....5andS2041/

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Steve Scornavacca
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Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #3 on: Yesterday at 08:56:02 PM »

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I filled out the petition tonight. Please do the same.

Steve

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Kurt Gould
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Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #4 on: Yesterday at 08:57:55 PM »

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Done

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Dude, It's all good

Larry O Mallon
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Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #5 on: Yesterday at 09:42:57 PM »

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just sent it in .
Thanks for keeping us informed

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angus
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Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #6 on: Today at 01:09:37 PM »

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Signed.

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gordon
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Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #7 on: Today at 02:59:22 PM »

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Submitted today-- "I believe this process should not be politically slanted and should also consider the fact that hunters and fishermen fund non game and endangered species programs via license and permit sales." Gordon.

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Norm Small
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Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #8 on: Today at 06:46:05 PM »

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Just signed..Lets keep it going the more the better.

Dear nmsmall@earthlink.net,

Thank you for signing the "Petition to Stop Bills A3275 and S2041" petition at iPetitions.com website.
Your signature is valuable and makes a real difference. Please encourage others to sign the petition as well. To do that, just forward the text below to everyone who might be interested:

------- FORWARD THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS -------
Hi,

I wanted to draw your attention to this important petition that I recently signed:

"Petition to Stop Bills A3275 and S2041"
http://www.ipetitions.com/peti.....andS2041?e

I really think this is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes less than a minute of your time.

Thanks!
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Once again, thanks for signing the petition!
Sincerely,
-iPetitions Campaigns Team

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Dave2122
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Right place WRONG fish!

Re: Proposed New Fish & Game Council
« Reply #9 on: Today at 09:15:46 PM »

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These are two of the most damaging pieces of legislation to ever come down the pike with regard to hunting and fishing. If outdoor sports mean anything to us, we will make it our goal to defeat these two ridiculous and politically driven pieces of legislation!

Make your voice heard!

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