Why It Matters: Louisiana is known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise” for good reason. Abundant hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping opportunities can be found throughout the state, and these traditions continue to be protected in large part by the Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. However, having a pro-sportsmen governor as a member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) working in partnership with the Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s in both the legislative and executive branches to advance pro-sportsmen legislation and defeat anti-hunting, fishing, or trapping initiatives is a welcomed benefit.
Highlights:
- On August 12, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry officially became the 30th active member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) GSC.
- Members of the GSC work in concert with their respective state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) to protect and advance our time-honored traditions.
The bipartisan GSC was established in 2009 and has worked to shape policy that benefits scientific wildlife management efforts and ensure continued access and opportunities for sportsmen and women across the country. Now with 30 of the 50 governors across the country, the GSC extends its reach and further unifies the network of pro-sportsmen elected officials who advocate for the interests of their sportsmen and women constituents, our fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats. .
Since taking office earlier this year, Governor Landry has proven to be a staunch supporter of hunters and anglers in the Sportsman’s Paradise There was no shortage of legislation impacting hunters and anglers during the 2024 general legislative session, and many of these initiatives would not have gained as much steam without the support of the Governor’s office. Governor Landry has signed several pro sportsmen bills into law. This included a priority bill for CSF, HB 795, which was championed by Caucus Member and NASC Executive Council Member Representative Jerome Zeringue and further protected funding for conservation through requiring the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries be reimbursed for lost revenue resulting from the issuance of free/discounted hunting and fishing licenses by the legislature.
Governor Landry follows a history of GSC membership in Louisiana, which most recently includes former Governor John Bel Edwards, who served as a Co-Chair of the GSC. As Governor Landry is an avid hunter and angler, CSF is excited to continue to work alongside his office and the Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus to continue to advocate for the hunting, fishing, and trapping opportunities that the “Sportsman’s Paradise” provides.
