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The full text of this bill can be reviewed here: Bill - full text Read the wording carefully and it will become apparent that this is right out of the animal rights radicals play book. Some of the wording is very misleading. Along with hunting, trapping, and other consumptive usage, they have now come for our fishing. Here is an example of another bill dubbed the "puppy mill" bill HB0198 from the animal rights folks (HSUS). Bill - Synopsis Note all the NE Illinois legislators that have signed up in support. Here is a video that gives a good idea of how they operate: Chicago Tribune Video Some serious resources need to be aligned thru the spring legislative session until the threat is gone.

Mike, Very nice. Thanks, Geoff

On behalf of the NIH&FD's committee I'd like to thank the ISA and it's members for doing the kids casting at the event. Alot of kids and adults seemed to enjoy it as the station was busy most of the time. The station was in a good spot as the majority of people in the lower parking area had to walk right by it so the ISA had some good recognition. Next year lets tell the folks what the ISA does for conservation with additional displays and info. Thanks again ISA & members Geoff Kishpaugh NIH&FD's Committee Member

To address the concerns about recognition - I'm afraid that timing is the issue. In order to be in the program, webpage, and other advertising it's imperative that this be done well ahead of time. I'm not exactly sure but I think an ISA member made sure the ISA was in the program. Our webmaster who also does the programs was super busy, a link on our webpage can be added in short order. Our vendor chairman printed thank-you's and distributed a folder at the event, I assume the ISA received one. Our programs (2006) will be distributed at upcoming outdoor shows so the ISA will get some extra mileage with the program. I'm just winging the above response and will make sure that this issue is looked into. Anyway, thanks again to the ISA and it's members for all that was done at the event. If any ISA officer or member would like to represent the ISA on the NIH&FD's Committee please let me know. Thanks, Geoff Kishpaugh ISA Member NIH&FD's Committee Member Forgot to add that I found a rod & reel in the ISA tent behind the flap. It cast fine but I think the pins were messed up as it did'nt retrieve well. I added it to our collection of kids fishing equipment that will need a through going over for next year. If the ISA wants it back rite away just let me know. Geoff

Thanks guy's and the ISA for stepping up. As a member of the NIH&FD's Committee I can say that we really appreciate the ISA's presence at the event, running the fishing machine, and the kids casting. See ya there !!! Geoff Kishpaugh http://www.huntingandfishingdays.org/

Yep !!!