Pro-hunting Bill Passes US House Committee

Conservation groups praised the US House Committee on Natural Resources for passing a monumental piece of legislation last week with many benefits for outdoorsmen—including hunters, anglers, and recreational shooters.

The Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act seeks to improve public access to federal lands, guard against regulations that would ban or limit hunting or angling, and protect against laws that would make traditional fishing equipment illegal. Previous versions of the bill failed in the last two sessions of Congress, but conservation groups are optimistic that the third attempt will bring success.

Notably, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) opposed the bill, and its CEO, Wayne Pacelle, wrote a scathing blog post against the legislation. Read more in the Outdoor Hub.