It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of NASCAR legendary driver, Kyle Busch. NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing (RCR) announced Busch’s sudden and tragic passing on May 21 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. Busch was one of the most accomplished and recognizable drivers in NASCAR history, earning more than […]
(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 […]
(April 27, 2026 ) – Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce that President and CEO Jeff Crane was recognized by the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR), one of CSF’s top partners, as the recipient of the inaugural Conservationist Legacy Award at the organization’s annual convention. The Conservationist Legacy Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership […]
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 […]
March 18, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed four legislative priorities for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF): the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act of 2026, the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025, and the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act. Thanks to the active work of Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s […]
Why It Matters: Last week, the New Mexico Legislature wrapped up its second session of the 57th legislature; a 30-day budget “sprint” session in which a handful of strong sportsmen’s bills passed through both chambers with flying colors and an anti-sportsmen’s bill died quietly. During the session, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) coordinated several efforts both inside and out of the capital to grow the New Mexico Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and ensure that sportsmen and women had strong…
(February 23, 2026) – Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Jeff Crane, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Hunter Advocacy Award by the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF). The award was presented during the Conservation Night Banquet at the Western Hunting and Conservation […]
Why It Matters: If done correctly, bringing groups together around a shared commitment to stewardship can help ensure safe access, strong conservation outcomes, and a lasting outdoor legacy. By recognizing the critical role sportsmen and women play in funding wildlife management and habitat conservation, collaboration and mutual respect can be encouraged to strengthen both Arkansas’s natural resources and…
(February 11, 2026) – Washington, D.C. – A top priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is to ensure that deer, elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife species can move freely across our vast landscapes and have the seasonal habitat needs necessary for survival. As part of the Make America Beautiful Again Commission meeting earlier today, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
Why It Matters: The EXPLORE Act represents one of the most comprehensive outdoor recreation bills to become law and includes a number of longstanding priorities for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Taylor Schmitz, CSF’s Senior Vice President, will be the sole representative from the sporting-conservation community to talk about the importance of fully implementing this law to improve access for sportsmen and women and conservation of our natural…