Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator The Oregon House of Representatives passed HB 3035, an anti-poaching bill championed by Oregon’s Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair and National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Executive Council member Representative Brad Witt and Caucus member Representative Ken Helm. This bill was also sponsored by Caucus Co-Chair Representative Sherrie Sprenger and several other Caucus …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced the addition of the bipartisan Rhode Island Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus – Co-Chaired by Senators Frank Lombardo and Gordon Rogers – to the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC). The Caucus will serve as the voice for sportsmen and women in the Ocean State, which is home to 179,000 hunters …
Rhode Island Becomes 49th State to Join the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Read More »
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director Recently, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), a bipartisan group of governors from across the country dedicated to the interests of sportsmen and women. “Tennessee is rich with abundant natural resources and opportunities for sporting in each Grand Division. Having grown up hunting and fishing, …
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Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On April 27, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) participated in the 5th Annual Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt. A partnership between the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia, the One Shot raises funds to support Virginia’s hunting heritage through land …
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On April 18th, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual sportsmen’s shootout and luncheon at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock. The event kicked off with a policy and firearms safety briefing at the Capitol, led by a National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Instructor and Certified Master Range Safety …
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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior Fisheries Program Director Chris Horton was recently appointed to serve on the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council (SFBPC) by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt. “It’s both an honor and a privilege to be selected to serve on the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council,” said CSF’s Chris Horton, Senior Director, …
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2019 Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On April 18, the bipartisan and bicameral Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met in Dover to discuss several items currently being considered by the legislature. Joining the Caucus leaders and members in attendance was Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Senior Director of Northeastern States Brent …
Delaware: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Policy Meeting Read More »
On April 11, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) participated in a Federal Lands Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting Sports Roundtable (Roundtable) meeting to discuss a number of items including renewal of the Roundtable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and implementation of S. 47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Andy Treharne, CSF’s Senior Director …
Federal Lands Roundtable Discusses Lands Package Implementation Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On April 18, members of the Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a Caucus luncheon at the Capitol. Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation New England States Coordinator Joe Mullin was joined by Caucus legislators, and staffers representing the offices of Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) members. Attendees …
Maine: Luncheon Draws Attendance from Congressional, Governors and State Caucuses Read More »
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On May 11, the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a breakfast briefing that provided an opportunity for legislators, conservation organizations, Department of Natural Resources staff and members of the Natural Resource Commission to discuss conservation issues and activities across the state. This briefing focused on bear hunting with …
Michigan: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Breakfast Briefing on Hunting with Hounds Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On April 13, the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation (NHWF) hosted an evening of awards during its annual banquet in Concord. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) partook in the in the event and had the opportunity to witness the NHWF’s recognition of New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative …
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On April 16, two marine fisheries management reform bills reported favorably out of the North Carolina House Committee on Wildlife Resources. HB 483, Let Them Spawn, would require a minimum size limit on marine fish species to ensure seventy-five percent of the juvenile fish at the minimum size …
North Carolina: Marine Fisheries Legislation Advances Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On April 14, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a luncheon for state fish and wildlife agency Directors at the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies conference in Groton, Connecticut. The luncheon followed a range day where the Directors learned about technical advances in firearms technology including …
Northeast: CSF Hosts Luncheon for State Fish and Wildlife Agency Directors Read More »
By CSF Ambassador Dan Harrison Cool, crisp air. The crunchy feel of underbrush sparking each step. A perfectly mild sky with the ideal mix of clouds and sun. Complications dissolve and peaceful simplicity reigns. You are back to your roots. Others travel alongside you, each clothed in muddy browns and mossy greens. Hunters all, proudly reliving …
By Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has joined forces with partner conservation groups to weigh-in on three pieces of legislation impacting California’s sportsmen and women – AB 688, AB 1245, and SB 395. AB 688 – Firearm Storage in Vehicles CSF joined wildlife conservation partners to oppose AB 688 which …
On April 9, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Vice-Chair Senator Joe Manchin (WV) and CSC Member Senator Cory Gardner (CO) introduced S. 1081 to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF was first enacted in 1965 to provide funding for voluntary, collaborative recreation and conservation projects on public and private lands. Since enactment, …
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On April 9, the Kentucky Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee passed a regulation change that would significantly increase opportunities for hunting with crossbows. While still needing final legislative committee approval, it is expected that the regulation change will be approved, resulting in roughly 52 more days open to crossbow …
Kentucky: Crossbow Season Expansion Approved by Legislative Subcommittee Read More »
On April 10, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Vice-Chair Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI) and CSC Member Representative Brian Mast (FL) introduced H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act. This bill would ensure sufficient forage is available for all recreationally important fish species, as well as seabirds and other marine life. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation along with …
Legislation to Benefit Sport Fish Populations and Other Marine Life Introduced Read More »
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On March 27, newly elected Governor Janet Mills of Maine joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), a bipartisan group of governors from across the country dedicated to their sportsmen and women constituents. “Hunters and anglers have enjoyed Maine’s stunning beauty and unrivaled natural resources for generations,” said Gov. …
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By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On April 5, Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Janet Mills (ME) signed An Act to Enhance Fish and Wildlife Laws (LD 490) into law. LD 490 provides Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso with the ability to “extend any open trapping season on any …
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