Defending Our Outdoor Heritage

USSA’s Government Affairs Department is a team of experienced lobbyists, lawyers, and campaign specialists who are on the front lines protecting and advancing our outdoor heritage in all 50 state legislatures, in Washington D.C., in the courts, and at the ballot box.

Take Action!

Make your voice heard! Visit USSA's Legislative Action Center to find your local and state government officials to aid in protecting your rights to hunt, fish and trap!

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What Issues Are Happening in Your State?

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Mission Statement

To protect and advance America's heritage of hunting, fishing and trapping by uniting sportsmen to protect against legal and legislative attacks by the animal rights movement, win public support for outdoor sports, ensure the future of this heritage by involving families in the outdoor experience, and by promoting the sportsmen's stewardship role in the scientific management of America's fish and wildlife.