MHDF Links

American Dog Owners Association - Since 1970, ADOA has been the voice of responsible dog owners and member dog clubs across the United States. ADOA speaks to legislators and in courts to protect rights of responsible dog owners and their dogs. American Kennel Club - The American Kennel Club's Canine Legislation Department monitors and provides input for federal, state and local legislation governing responsible dog ownership. AKC Canine Legislation also provides position statements. Illinois Federation of Hunting Dogs (IFHD) - The Illinois Federation of hunting dogs was organized on January 23, 1988. They are a state wide organization working to preserve the sport o hunting with dogs. Michigan Bear Hunter's Associaton - This is your official unabridged source of information concerning the latest legislation affecting Michigan dog owners and their rights to responsibly own dogs and to free cast their hunting dogs. Michigan Legislature - The State of Michigans official address to contact legislatures and to contact MI government agencies on the internet Michigan United Conservation Clubs - Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) - Uniting citizens to conserve Michigan's natural resources and to protect our outdoor heritage. MHDF works with MUCC on issues concerning hunting and hunting with dogs. National Rifle Association - The official web site of the National Rifle Association (NRA). "The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." National Shooting Sports Foundation - The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF®) is the leading trade association of the firearms and recreational shooting sports industry. A non-profit communications and marketing organization formed in 1961, the NSSF manages a variety of programs designed to promote a better understanding of and a more active participation in the shooting sports. Plottdogs.com - All the information on Plott hounds and various functions for the plott hound owner. Professional Kennel Club - Professional Kennel Club (PKC) is a performance dog registry with international headquarters in Evansville, Indiana. PKC operates a satellite office in Portage, Michigan. PKC takes a pro-active stance to protect the right to free-cast hunting dogs. Monthly "Prohound Protector" columns in PKC's PROHOUND magazine keep its membership on the cutting edge of issues affecting hunting dogs and their related activities. Sporting Lands Alliance - The Sporting Lands Alliance is dedicated to preserving and managing Michigan's natural resources, educating the public on how to preserve, and providing outdoor/recreational opportunities for the future generations. United Kennel Club - United Kennel Club (UKC) is the nation's second-oldest and second-largest purebred dog registry and is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. UKC's State Canine Awareness Network (SCAN) serves as a communications network to keep hunters aware of the threat of anti-dog and anti-hunting legislation. Monthly legislative columns appear in UKC's publications, Bloodlines, Coonhound Bloodlines, and Hunting Retriever. US Sportsmans Alliance - The US Sportsmans Alliance is the only national organization whose sole purpose is to defend hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife management. The US Sportsmans Allinance operates the Sporting Dog Coalition.