Court leaning towards applying Second Amendment to states.

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran expected to be named Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommitte on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.

New council will help promote and preserve America’s hunting heritage.

California first in nation to form animal protection caucus.

AUSTIN – Expansion of mule deer hunting opportunities tops a short list of proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering for 2010-2011.

TPWD is recommending an open general season for mule deer in Dawson and Wheeler counties, and adding a day to the season across the Trans Pecos region. Department staff presented the proposals to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Regulations Committee. The proposals address a priority goal in TPWD’s Land and Water Resource Conservation and Recreation Plan to increase access to and participation in the outdoors.

Currently there is no open season for mule deer in Dawson or Wheeler counties. Implementing a nine-day, buck-only season in Dawson County and a 16-day, buck-only season in Wheeler County would offer increased hunter opportunity without adversely impacting mule deer reproduction or distribution.

Agenda includes briefings from various experts regarding Deer Management Permit fawn survival data.

NRA granted permission to argue in McDonald v. City of Chicago.

Department of Education to re-auathorize Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Case to decide if Second Amendment applies to states as it does the federal government.

Game law violators in Texas could face additional consequences for their actions under an interstate agreement recognizing suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in other states.