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Sportsmen-Focused Legislation Takes Shape in Early 2026 Arizona Session
Why It Matters: The 2026 Arizona Legislative Session is already off to a strong start, with several proposed bills that are relevant to sportsmen and women across the state. This includes complimentary licenses for veterans which would impact conservation funding in Arizona and membership requirements...
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Feb 09 2026
CSF Priority Hunter Education in Schools Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk in Georgia
Why It Matters: Today’s youth will soon be shouldered with carrying our time-honored traditions into the...
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Feb 09 2026
For the 3rd Year in a Row, the Old-Line State Sees an Attempt to Ban Lead Hunting Ammunition
Why It Matters: Maryland Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) requires the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to...
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Feb 09 2026
CSF Supports U.S. Forest Service Wildfire Risk Reduction Project in Montana
Why It Matters: Without proactive forest management, forest health declines and the risk of high-intensity wildfires increases, which is devastating...
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Feb 09 2026
Shortsighted Bill to Eliminate Indiana Natural Resources Commission Passes House
Why It Matters: Natural Resources Commissions throughout the country provide a dedicated forum for hunters, anglers,...
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Feb 09 2026
Sportsmen's Bills on the Docket in Wyoming's 2026 Legislative Session
Why It Matters: As the Wyoming State Legislature enters their shortened 2026 budget session, new bills are being filed every day. These early...
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Feb 02 2026
Massachusetts Listening Tour: Sunday Hunting, Crossbows, and Setback Limits
Why It Matters: On February 3rd, Massachusetts will conclude a listening tour that consisted of three in-person and two virtual meetings to discuss eliminating the...
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Feb 02 2026
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The Sportsmen's Voice - January 26, 2026
Jan 26 2026
Granite Staters’ Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity: Get Right to Hunt and Fish to the Ballot Natural Resources Committee Advances Important Fisheries Bills Early Legislative Action Signals a Busy Year for Sportsmen in the Great Plains Bill to Unnecessarily Limit Opportunities for Sportsmen and Women Introduced in Mississippi
The Sportsmen's Voice - January 20, 2026
Jan 20 2026
CSF’s Taylor Schmitz to Represent Sporting Community Before Congress on EXPLORE Act Will Delaware Become the 25th State to Adopt the Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish? Secretary Burgum Issues Important Order to Increase Access for Hunters and Anglers CSF’s Chris Horton Testifies Before House Subcommittee as Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act Advances Legislation to...
The Sportsmen's Voice - January 12, 2026
Jan 12 2026
CSF’s Chris Horton to Testify on Rigs-to-Reefs Bill in the House CSF Releases 2025 Annual Outdoor Heritage Report Meet the Board of Directors Guiding CSF Into 2026 CSF Leads Cross-Sector Coalition Push for Senate Action on the Fix Our Forests Act Legislation to Update the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Up for Consideration New Governor...
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CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane Receives the 2026 Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage Award
Feb 09 2026
(February 9, 2026) – Atlanta, GA – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce that CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane was named as the recipient of the Dallas Safari Club’s (DSC) 2026 Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage Award, one of Dallas Safari Club’s most distinguished honors recognizing exceptional dedication to wildlife conservation and the preservation of hunting heritage. The Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage Award was presented to Crane at the Saturday evening banquet...
CSF Hosts Annual CSC Leadership Dinner, Spotlighting Bipartisan Momentum and the Future of Conservation
Feb 04 2026
(February 4, 2026) – Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed lawmakers and leaders from the sporting-conservation community to its annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Leadership Dinner, an evening dedicated to recognizing bipartisan cooperation and charting a path forward for America’s incredible sporting traditions. The gathering brought together current and former members of the CSC, alongside representatives from national conservation organizations and outdoor industry partners. In the...
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Serves as Sole Voice for Sportsmen at EXPLORE Act Oversight Hearing
Jan 21 2026
(January 21, 2026) - Washington, D.C. - Today, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, held an oversight hearing titled “EXPLORE America250: Celebrating One Year of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act.” The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) testified as the only organization representing the sportsmen’s community, ensuring hunters, anglers, recreational shooters,...
The sportsmen’s Voice Podcast
Who Pays for Conservation? Michigan’s Fight for Wildlife Funding and Access
Feb 06 2026
License fees, fish hatcheries, and hunter education collide in Michigan’s high-stakes conservation debate. Michigan’s outdoor heritage runs on a model many hunters and anglers take for granted: user-funded conservation. Michigan DNR Deputy Director Shannon Lott and State Senator John Bumstead pull back the curtain on how hunting and fishing license dollars actually keep fisheries stocked,...
Public Lands Under Fire: Policy Battles Shaping America’s Wildlife Future
Jan 29 2026
Behind closed doors, lawmakers decide the future of hunting, fishing, and access to public lands. Host Fred Bird sits down with a panel of seasoned policy experts to unpack one of the most consequential issues facing hunters and anglers today: the fight over public lands and wildlife management. This isn’t surface-level debate—it’s a clear-eyed look...
Live Bait Under Fire: Red Snapper, Rigs-to-Reef Policy Updates
Jan 22 2026
Behind the scenes of fisheries policy shaping how anglers fish, access bait, and protect opportunity nationwide. Live bait fishing, artificial reef habitat, and red snapper seasons are some of the big flashpoints of the day shaping the future of recreational angling. Fisheries leaders from the American Sportfishing Association and conservation policy experts sit down with...
