NJ State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Legislative Alert

October 4th 2004

A2452 – Sponsor : Assy. Reed Gusciora , Dist. #15, Mercer

A2634 – Sponsor : Assy. Anthony Chiappone, Dist. #31, Hudson

Synopsis –   A 2452 and A2634 would prohibit black bear hunting for varying periods of time ( 18 months, 5 years etc) , and would politicize New Jersey Black Bear management under the absolute control of DEP Commissioner Bradley Campbell

A2452 and 2634 are bear hunt moratorium bills being promoted by DEP Commissioner Bradley Campbell, the anti-hunting, animal rights organizations,  and their legislators in the NJ Assembly (Gusciora, Chiappone  et. al.) .  These bills are really more about taking the authority to establish and regulate hunting seasons away from the Fish and Game Council than they are about bear hunting.   They would politicize the management of black bears and remove the right of public comment on hunting regulations, which is now guaranteed under the annual Fish & Game Code protocol conducted by the Council. 

Contact Governor McGreevey, Senate Pres.  Richard J Codey,  Comm. Campbell, your local legislators and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (AEN) in OPPOSITION to A2452, and A2634.  

Governor James E. McGreevey , Ph. (609) 292-6000

Senate Pres. Richard J Codey, Ph. (973) 731-0647

DEP. Commisioner Bradley Campbell ( 609) 292 -2885

AEN Chair – Assy. John F McKeon,  Ph. (973) 275-1113

AEN Vice Chair – Assy.  Michael J. Panter, Ph. (732) 741-5599

Assy. Larry Chatzidakes , Ph. (856) 234-8080

Assy. Robert M. Gordon, Ph. (201) 703-9779

Assy. Reed Gusciora, Ph. (609) 292-0500

Assy. Louis Manzo, Ph. (201) 309-0770

Assy. John E. Rooney, Ph. (201) 967-8910

Assy. Anthony Chiappone, Ph. (201) 437-2442

Gph.  Oct. 4, 2004

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