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 […]
Why It Matters: California’s archery deer hunters deserve the same ability to protect themselves as other sportsmen and women in the field. Assembly Bill 1912 would allow licensed hunters to carry a firearm capable of being concealed on their person while archery hunting for deer, removing an outdated restriction that currently leaves bowhunters uniquely vulnerable. Highlights: Archery deer […]
Why It Matters: As is with much of the country, turkey hunting continues to be wildly popular among hunters across the Southeast. Turkey hunting traditions run deep throughout the region, and the pursuit generates millions of dollars through the “user pays – public benefits” structure that is the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). From recruiting the next generation of […]
Why It Matters: Delaware may be the second-smallest state in the U.S. by land area, but continues to be a leader in sportsmen and women’s issues. Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus)-led House Bill 278 (HB 278) or known as the “Omnibus Sportsmen’s Package” repealed the last remaining legislatively prohibited game species for Sunday hunting (small game) and provided the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental […]
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, […]