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Why it Matters: With the fall weather approaching, many deer hunters are starting to dial in their equipment and scout out their hunting spots. One important factor hunters should take into account, while scouting new hunting spots, is potential Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) restrictions or other management considerations.  The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recommends accessing […]

Why it Matters: The use of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, is growing rapidly, including in wildlife and game management. In some states hunters are now utilizing drones for the recovery of wounded game that cannot be found easily using traditional tracking methods. Highlights: The use of drones in game recovery helps […]

Why It Matters: Learn-to-trap programs offer great opportunities for individuals who have little to no experience with trapping to learn new skills. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have mentors to introduce them to our time-honored outdoor traditions, and not having the proper knowledge can be a barrier for youth or first-time trappers. Recognizing this, […]

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 […]

Why It Matters: Drone technologies present an opportunity for lawful hunters to minimize harvest loss and increase recovery rates. Recognizing this, states like Iowa and South Dakota have introduced legislation to allow the use of drones to recover mortally wounded game, which the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has been active in supporting. Highlights: The Congressional…

Why It Matters: The Great Plains region saw two Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) legislative priorities introduced last week in Kansas and Iowa, respectively. The Kansas bill would ensure that the state’s fish and wildlife agency is reimbursed for revenue that is lost from free and discounted licenses, while the Iowa bill would encourage political participation by hunters and anglers through voter registration. …