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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Reappointed to Washington Budget and Policy Advisory Group
Why It Matters: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Budget and Policy Advisory Group (BPAG) plays a critical role in shaping sustainable wildlife management and funding strategies. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) continued...
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Jul 14 2025
Here’s What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means to Sportsmen and Women
Why it Matters: Nearly two weeks ago, Congress passed and the President signed the One...
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Jul 14 2025
President Trump Signs Make America Beautiful Again Executive Order
Why It Matters: The Make America Beautiful Again represents a critical commitment to America’s sportsmen...
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Jul 14 2025
Two Wildlife Habitat Restoration Projects in North Carolina Move Towards Implementation
Why It Matters: After a decade of public input and planning to revise the land...
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Jul 14 2025
Crossbows Fully Included in Minnesota Archery Season Through 2026
Why It Matters: Allowing hunters to use a crossbow during archery seasons ensures that sportsmen...
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Jul 14 2025
Update: Rhode Island State So-Called “Assault Weapon Ban” Signed by Governor
Why It Matters: On June 26, 2025, “The State Assault Weapons Ban Act” (S. 359),...
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Jul 07 2025
Conserving the Gobble: How Great Plains States Are Responding to Falling Turkey Numbers
Why It Matters: Turkeys are one of the most popular game birds that hunters pursue,...
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Jul 07 2025
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The Sportsmen's Voice - July 7, 2025
Jul 09 2025
Update: Rhode Island State So-Called “Assault Weapon Ban” Signed by Governor CSF Promotes Taylor Schmitz to Senior Vice President The 2025 Oregon Legislature Adjourns Conserving the Gobble: How Great Plains States Are Responding to Falling Turkey Numbers All Call for Dedicated Conservation Funding in Tennessee
The Sportsmen's Voice - June 30, 2025
Jun 30 2025
CSF’s Efforts Help Result in Removal of Land Disposal Language in Senate Bill Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania is Headed to the Governor's Desk Indiana Governor Mike Braun Joins Bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Rodman Reservoir Saved from Destruction Transferable Landowner Tags and the Issues With Profiting Off Public Trust Resources
The Sportsmen's Voice - June 23, 2025
Jun 23 2025
Critical Fisheries Reform Legislation Advances in North Carolina CSF-Supported Habitat Project Moves Forward in Virginia Hawai’i’s Ka’ohe GMA Hunting Season: A Conservation Opportunity Some Good News in the Green Mountain State: A Look Back at Vermont’s 2025 Session Crossbows Normalized and Added to Full Archery Season in New York Free Fishing Weekends Provide a Great...
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Back-to-Back Sunday Hunting Victories Open New Opportunities for Hunters on Nearly 30 Million Acres
Jul 09 2025
(July 9, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – After a decade and a half of dedicated engagement by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), hunters will soon have new opportunities thanks to the recent passage of, not one, but two CSF-priority bills that remove, or nearly remove all remaining statutory prohibitions on Sunday hunting in both Pennsylvania and Connecticut. CSF...
CSF Promotes Taylor Schmitz to Senior Vice President
Jul 01 2025
(July 1, 2025) - Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is excited to announce the promotion of Taylor Schmitz to Senior Vice President. Taylor has been with CSF for nearly a decade, and most recently served as the Director of Federal Relations, a position in which Taylor oversaw and led the federal policy...
CSF’s Efforts Help Result in Removal of Land Disposal Language in Senate Bill
Jun 30 2025
(June 29, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the language to dispose of certain federal lands across 11 western states was committed to be removed from the Senate budget reconciliation bill, delivering a big win for sportsmen and women across the nation. Since the proposal was first made public, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has...
The sportsmen’s Voice Podcast
Back-to-Back Sunday Hunting Wins!
Jul 14 2025
Sunday hunting is officially expanding in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, marking a major victory for hunters, conservationists, and rural communities. In this episode, Fred is joined by representatives of each state’s fish and wildlife agency to break down the new legislation that opens up Sunday hunting opportunities, explore how it impacts hunter access, and discuss what it means for the future of...
Quarter 2 Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation Policy Update – Federal Legislation, Fisheries Management & Public Lands
Jun 26 2025
Quarter 2 Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation Policy Update – Federal Legislation, Fisheries Management & Public Lands Narrative: In this Q2 federal policy roundup for hunters, anglers, and conservation advocates, we dive deep into the latest developments shaping the future of hunting, fishing, public lands, and forest management. Hunting and Public Lands Policy with Taylor Schmitz...
Predators, Politics & Conservation: The Complex Future of Wildlife Management
Jun 13 2025
In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of predator and wildlife management across the United States. From the reinstatement of black bear hunting in Louisiana to ongoing debates in Florida and Washington, we explore how science, legislation, and public perception shape the future of hunting, conservation, and land use. Join Fred and...
