Chris starts out by declaring that Judge Simpson "gave sportsmen standing", although Atty. Bailey correctly points out later in the article that the judge granted Unified (Sportsmen) standing. Everywhere in the judge'sissued opinion, Simpson refers to the word sportsmen with a capital S, so itmay beunclear if he meant Unified Sportsmen or sportsmen in general.

Although Simpson did clarify that sportsmen do have an interest, as far as the PGC being required to provide adequate hunting and trapping opportunities. Best wishes to Judge Simpson if he can define "adequate" to the satisfaction of all ofPennsylvania's hunters.

After months of false starts, requests for continuances and other stumbles, the judge has finally ruled on some of the issues (after having refused afurther USP motion for venue changes)and allowed USP to have one more chance to file a coherent lawsuit.

Let's roll indeed. Reminds me of a chant one might hear at an Auburn home game when 'Bama is the visting team: Round the rim and down the hole, roll Tide roll.

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[quote]Simpson also expressed numerous concerns about the nature of relief sought by Unified and gave the group 30 days to amend its pleading. Simpson said the relief requested by Unified — access to commission records and staff — do not appear directly related to the agency's alleged failure to protect and preserve game, serve the interests of sportsmen and provide adequate hunting opportunities.

''Based on the ambiguous nature of Sportsmen's pleading, it is not possible to discern a legal theory to support the relief requested,'' Simpson wrote.

Despite that, Simpson said there are potential legal grounds for Unified to seek relief. So, the court decided to grant a 30-day extension for amendments rather than dismiss the lawsuit.

Bailey said he plans to meet with Unified officials and have a revised complaint filed with the court prior to the Aug. 19 deadline.