
Chris Horton
Chris Horton joined CSF in 2010 as the Midwestern States Director. In this role he oversaw and interacted with the state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus throughout the region. As the Senior Director, Fisheries Policy, he serves as CSF’s primary point of contact on federal recreational fishing issues, as well as assists the States Program Team staff with challenges for anglers at both the state and regional levels. Chris currently serves on the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council and has served on the Marine Protected Area Federal Advisory Committee, the board of the National Fish Habitat Partnership, and the Future Fisherman Foundation board of directors.
Prior to joining CSF, Chris served as the Conservation Director for the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.). His primary responsibility was to work with and represent the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and B.A.S.S. members on local, state and national conservation issues that impact sport fishing. During his tenure at B.A.S.S., he was part of a U.S. delegation to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization in the development of a Code of Practice for Recreational Fisheries.
Chris received a master's degree in fisheries from the University of Arizona. Prior to working with B.A.S.S., Chris served as the reservoir research biologist, as well as the black bass biologist, for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Articles by Chris Horton
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Eight Regional Management Councils In-Line with HuntFish3030 Recommendations for Marine WatersMonday, June 27, 2022
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Last Remnant of Dirty Fishing Gear a Thing of the Past, HopefullyTuesday, May 31, 2022
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Brief Red Snapper Season in South Atlantic Continues to Underscore Problems with ManagementMonday, May 23, 2022
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Atlantic Striped Bass Management Improved with Passage of Amendment 7Monday, May 9, 2022
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A Better Approach to Managing Federal Fisheries on the Table in the Mid-Atlantic RegionMonday, April 25, 2022
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CSF and Recreational Fishing Organizations Chime in on Atlantic Striped Bass ManagementMonday, April 18, 2022
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Tough Decisions Ahead for Gulf Amberjack and Gag Grouper FisheriesMonday, April 11, 2022
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Bill to Remove Harmful Gill Nets Nears Finish LineMonday, March 7, 2022
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Improved Angler Catch Data on the Horizon in the South AtlanticMonday, February 14, 2022
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As Atlantic Striped Bass Struggle, the ASMFC Has A Plan to HelpMonday, February 7, 2022
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CSF Offers Conditional Support for Proposed National Marine SanctuaryMonday, February 7, 2022
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Arkansas Hunters to See Changes and Opportunities for 2021-2022 SeasonsMonday, November 15, 2021
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As the Weather Heats Up, So Goes the FishingWednesday, August 18, 2021
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Arkansas Caucus Passes School-Based Hunter Education BillMonday, April 19, 2021
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Movers and Shakers: Legislative Updates from the MidwestMonday, April 12, 2021
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Arkansas Duck Hunters to Benefit from Farm Bill Conservation ProgramMonday, November 23, 2020
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Robbing Peter to Pay PaulThursday, October 15, 2020
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AGFC Provides Quality Dove Hunting OpportunitiesMonday, August 10, 2020
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CSF Policy Staff Leads the Way in Conservation Seminar Series at ICAST 2020Monday, July 20, 2020
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Arkansas: CSF Shoots Down Waterfowl RegulationMonday, May 18, 2020
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Eyeing a Comprehensive Slate of Regulatory ChangesMonday, April 27, 2020
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Arkansas’s Answer to Social Distancing – Free Fishing LicensesMonday, March 23, 2020
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Stepping Up by Sending Them Back DownMonday, November 25, 2019
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Time to Land State-based Red Snapper Management for the FutureMonday, September 9, 2019
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Midwest: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Hosts Policy Forum Focused on the Farm Bill and Other Sportsmen-Related PoliciesMonday, July 29, 2019
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Arkansas: Raising Trout Permit Will Result in More Rising RainbowsMonday, March 25, 2019
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Seeking Comments on Proposed Freshwater Fishing RegulationsMonday, March 4, 2019
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Oklahoma: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Sportsmen’s Day at the CapitolTuesday, February 19, 2019
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Arkansas: Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Governor Hutchinson Unveils 2019-2020 Duck Stamp at Sportsmen’s Caucus LunchTuesday, February 19, 2019
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Oklahoma: Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Introduces Science-Based Bill to Benefit Trout FisheryMonday, February 4, 2019
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Gulf States One Step Closer to Management of Recreational Gulf Red SnapperMonday, January 14, 2019
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Modern Fish Act Passes Senate, Heads To HouseMonday, December 17, 2018
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Last Cast for Recreational Anglers in the 115thMonday, November 26, 2018
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Kansas: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Pheasant HuntMonday, November 19, 2018
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Gulf Council to Consider Critical State Management AmendmentsMonday, October 15, 2018
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Louisiana: Governor Edwards Joins Governors Sportsmen’s CaucusFriday, August 17, 2018
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