Why It Matters: As the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has covered on many occasions, Massachusetts and Maine remain the only two states in the country with an outright ban on Sunday hunting. Governor Maura Healey introduced her supplemental budget, House Bill 5377, that included a full repeal of the Sunday hunting ban, updated crossbow language to allow for […]
Why It Matters: New York was home to one of the nation’s most infamous and influential conservationists of all time, Theodore Roosevelt. It is hard to imagine that just over 100 years after his death, we see some of the biggest attacks on sportsmen and women in the Empire State through anti-conservation and anti-sporting legislation. Senate Bill 5014 (S. 5014)/Assembly Bill 1616 (A. […]
Why It Matters: In recent years, some states, including Kansas, have begun to see a decrease in wild turkey populations. There are several theories as to why populations have decreased, including loss of habitat and increases in nest predator populations. Wildlife management decisions regarding hunting seasons and tag allocations are made in the best interest of the turkeys to […]
Why It Matters: As signatures for Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28 (The PEACE ACT) surpass 126,000 and the measure inches closer to the November 2026 ballot, sportsmen and women must understand its real-world consequences. Proponents’ claims paint a simplistic picture of humane wildlife management, but the reality involves devastating impacts on native species, agricultural lands, and the funding that sustains Oregon’s conservation […]
Why It Matters: Last month New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) conducted a series of listening and comment sessions concerning long overdue license fee increases. The “user pays – public benefits” structure known as the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF) provides critical annual funding for the NHFG to manage fish, wildlife, and other public trust […]
Why It Matters: Before the California legislature leaves for its summer recess, lawmakers continue to advance legislation that could impact the rights and privileges of sportsmen and women across the state. Several bills moving through the legislature this year would affect firearm ownership, hunter safety regulations, and youth participation in hunting and fishing traditions. These include Senate Bill 948, Assembly Bill 1987, […]
Why It Matters: The 2026 Hawaii Legislative Session adjourned sine die on May 8. During the session, the Hawaii Legislature introduced a total of 3,132 bills, with 268 ultimately passing both chambers and being transmitted to Governor Josh Green for consideration. The Governor now has until June 30 to submit his intent to veto legislation. Throughout the session, several anti-sportsmen […]
Why It Matters: Sunday hunting bans are one of the last remaining examples of the puritanical and antiquated laws that were initially designed to encourage church attendance. At the time when blue law restrictions were first put in place, other activities that were illegal on a Sunday included opening a store for business, drinking alcoholic beverages, […]
Why It Matters: As one of the top reasons why sportsmen and women no longer participate in hunting and fishing, access is critical to carry forward our time-honored outdoor traditions. This expansion across lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recognizes the importance of improving access opportunities for sportsmen and […]
Why It Matters: Safeguarding the personal information of hunting and fishing license holders provides both new and experienced sportsmen and women with greater confidence and security when participating in lottery hunts administered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Ensuring that private biographical information remains protected until after the completion of scheduled hunts helps reduce the risk of harassment and […]
Why It Matters: In the age of technology where many adolescences spend far more time inside than outside, a change is needed to keep current and future generations of sportsmen and women on the landscape. House Bill 2460 (HB 2460) seeks to do just that by developing an age-appropriate hunting and trapping program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in consultation with […]
Why it Matters: Legislative sessions in Iowa and Nebraska have adjourned for 2026, closing out the last active sessions in the Great Plains Region. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation was active in both states, working with legislators on introducing, and defeating, legislation that would have impacted sportsmen and women. Highlights: Iowa legislators introduced their fair share of sportsmen and women related bills this year, and many […]