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Why It Matters: Access remains one of the biggest factors influencing participation in hunting and fishing. The Department of the Interior’s (DOI) final rule expands opportunities for sportsmen and women across the country while continuing to advance the conservation mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has long supported expanding responsible access to public […]

Why It Matters: The South Atlantic’s recreational red snapper fishery has long been hampered by uncertainty surrounding estimates of recreational catch, effort, and discards. Three new Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) applications from Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina offer an opportunity to address that challenge by pairing additional fishing opportunity in the month of October with enhanced, state-based data collection. If […]

Why It Matters: Hunting, particularly in states with limited public lands, requires state agencies to balance demand with competition among hunters which has become more apparent in recent years. Many states have attempted to achieve this balance by limiting opportunities for non-residents, often through reduced tag and permit availability or increased prices in an attempt to lower demand. While […]

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 […]

Why It Matters: In the Mid-Atlantic, deer, dove, and teal season(s) are right around the corner. To kick things off, hunters are beginning to scout for white-tailed bucks and are awaiting the arrival of the migrating mourning doves, green-winged and blue-winged teal. With all the excitement of hunting season approaching, there are a few changes to the region’s […]

Why It Matters: Widely known as the most successful conservation framework in the world, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation has flourished, in part, due to the “user pays – public benefits” structure of the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). Sportsmen and women play a pivotal role in this system through the purchase of sporting licenses. Thus, hunters make up the bulk […]