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Advancing Science-Based Fisheries Policy
CSF advances science-based fisheries policy at both the federal and state levels to protect angler access, conserve marine and inland fish populations, and strengthen the economic and conservation impact of recreational fishing nationwide.
Fishery Policy Priorities
Vessel Speed Rules to Protect Whales
South Atlantic Red Snapper Management
Considering Recreational Angling Access in Transportation Projects
Federal Land Hunting & Angling Access
Fishery Latest News
New South Atlantic Red Snapper EFPs Offer Viable Path to Better Management
Why It Matters: The South Atlantic’s recreational red snapper fishery has long been hampered by uncertainty surrounding estimates of recreational catch, effort, and discards. Three new Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) applications from Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina offer an opportunity to address that challenge by pairing additional fishing opportunity in the month of October with enhanced, state-based data collection. If […]
Several CSF Fisheries Priorities Still in Play as Congress Returns
Why It Matters: With Congress entering the final months of the 119th Congress, the legislative calendar is rapidly shrinking. While many bills will compete for limited floor time, several bipartisan fisheries priorities supported by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) remain well positioned for action before lawmakers adjourn. Whether improving angler access, addressing shark depredation, or advancing marine habitat conservation, […]
Beyond Shark Week: Congress and NOAA Seek Solutions to Shark Depredation
Why It Matters: Shark depredation has become a significant and growing challenge for recreational saltwater anglers and commercial fishermen, affecting fishing success, increasing fish mortality, and creating frustration on the water. While Congress is on the verge of approving landmark legislation to coordinate research and management recommendations, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries recently announced the formation of […]
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Celebrates Defeat of Oregon’s Extreme Anti-Hunting and Fishing Ballot Initiative
(July 24, 2026) – Salem, OR – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) today celebrated the failure of Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), the so-called “People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act,” after the Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division announced the measure failed to gather enough valid signatures to qualify for the November 3, […]