8 POINTS OR BETTER
Well-Known Member
Got this in a email.
"Dear QDMA Advocate
You may recall that a bill to allow commercial farming of white-tailed deer was introduced by Rep. Frank Niceley last year. Due to broad-based opposition from concerned sportsmen and the diligent efforts of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, the Conservation and Environment Subcommittee members were able to get Rep. Niceley to withdraw his bill during the last legislative session.
Unfortunately, the bill is back. Rep. Niceley has filed a new deer farming bill (HB 3164) to the FULL House Agriculture Committee (which he chairs). This new bill appears to propose the complete privatization of a public resource (certain native species, based on the department of agriculture's rules, according to the bill). This is bad on numerous fronts for Tennessee's wildlife and for the state's sportsmen and women. The QDMA opposes HB 3164, and urges you to contact members of the House Agricultural Committee (http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committ ... lture.html) and voice your opinion.
Note - This Bill will be voted on Tuesday, February 14. Thanks for your attention to this matter and call/email with any questions.
Respectfully,
Kip Adams
Director of Education and Outreach
814-326-4023
[email protected] "
"Dear QDMA Advocate
You may recall that a bill to allow commercial farming of white-tailed deer was introduced by Rep. Frank Niceley last year. Due to broad-based opposition from concerned sportsmen and the diligent efforts of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, the Conservation and Environment Subcommittee members were able to get Rep. Niceley to withdraw his bill during the last legislative session.
Unfortunately, the bill is back. Rep. Niceley has filed a new deer farming bill (HB 3164) to the FULL House Agriculture Committee (which he chairs). This new bill appears to propose the complete privatization of a public resource (certain native species, based on the department of agriculture's rules, according to the bill). This is bad on numerous fronts for Tennessee's wildlife and for the state's sportsmen and women. The QDMA opposes HB 3164, and urges you to contact members of the House Agricultural Committee (http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committ ... lture.html) and voice your opinion.
Note - This Bill will be voted on Tuesday, February 14. Thanks for your attention to this matter and call/email with any questions.
Respectfully,
Kip Adams
Director of Education and Outreach
814-326-4023
[email protected] "
