News Category: CSF Caucus Network

Why It Matters: The South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) continues to set a strong example when it comes to keeping members engaged both during and outside of the legislative session. The bipartisan Caucus works under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network which serves to protect and advance our hunting, fishing, shooting sports, […]

(September 17, 2026) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Against the backdrop of America’s 250th anniversary, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its 37th Annual Banquet, bringing together the leaders and Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus from both sides of the aisle, industry leaders, and conservation partners, to celebrate the enduring legacy of America’s sporting traditions […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 15, 2026 — Leading recreational fishing conservation organizations today commended the House Committee on Natural Resources for advancing H.R. 5745, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would help conserve established marine ecosystems on offshore oil and gas infrastructure by facilitating the voluntary conversion of eligible structures into permanent artificial reefs through state Rigs-to-Reefs programs.  Introduced by Congressional […]

Why It Matters: The Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) is a bipartisan group of state legislators that is housed under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) umbrella and serves to protect our time-honored outdoor traditions. The Caucus does a great job of keeping members engaged both during the regular and interim sessions, allowing members […]

Why It Matters: Hawaii is home to unique fish and wildlife resources and a strong outdoor heritage. Hunters pursue species such as wild boar, feral goats, and axis deer, while anglers can target popular offshore species including marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, and ono (wahoo). These hunting and fishing opportunities provide important recreational experiences while also contributing to conservation […]

(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, […]

Why It Matters: Despite most state legislative sessions being adjourned in the summer months, legislators are still hard at work preparing for next year’s upcoming legislative session. Hosting policy centric events in conjunction with legislative conferences, like the Southern Legislative Conference, offers the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), an excellent opportunity to discuss policy issues impacting sportsmen and women and strategize for the upcoming legislative sessions.   Highlights:   […]

(June 18, 2026) – Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the America the Beautiful Act, a top priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), which seeks to reauthorize and build upon the 2020 Great American Outdoors Act. Our uniquely American federal public lands are central to our time-honored traditions […]

Washington, DC – June 10, 2026 – Moments ago, the leaders of the House Natural Resources Committee, Chairman Bruce Westerman, Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), and CSC Member and Ranking Member Huffman, introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250, reauthorizing a 2020 landmark public lands bill that is a top priority for […]

Why It Matters: From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina offers abundant hunting and fishing opportunities for all to enjoy. The North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus has been hard at work year after year to ensure our time-honored traditions are sustained for generations to come. However, the ball doesn’t stop on the floor of the General Assembly when it comes to […]

(May 12, 2026) – Washington D.C. –  Earlier today, Members of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) stepped away from Capitol Hill and onto the range for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) annual Congressional Clays Competition, an unmatched event that continues to highlight the power of collaboration through America’s outdoor traditions.  Held at the Prince George’s County Trap and […]

March 25, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) formally announced today that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has been appointed to serve a two-year term as the new Democrat Co-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) –one of three caucus programs under the CSF umbrella. Governor Shapiro joined the GSC in 2025. That same year he […]