We are often invited to meet/confer with individuals and groups of individuals to explain our mission. What few in Maryland’s hunting community realize is that very few of the 188 State lawmakers actually hunt. For this reason, et al, it is imperative the hunting community have a strong voice and standing within the Halls of Annapolis. Policies impacting our continued privilege to hunt rest with largely with an urban-minded dominated General Assembly which neither understands and/or wants to openly support the harvesting of wildlife. Those on the consumptive side of the policy debate are always at a disadvantage. Key to our purpose is ensuring such privileges continue – through educational outreach -- plus provide opportunities afield for the next generation of hunters.
