Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director A perennial issue in the Alabama Statehouse for the last eight years, the highly controversial baiting bill is now law. According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources press release: “Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid …
On May 8, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR) introduced H.R 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act, which would improve the health of federal forests and reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfires. Without jeopardizing necessary environmental protections, this bill provides categorical exclusions (CE) to the National Environmental Policy Act to allow the …
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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior Director of Northeastern States Brent Miller has been appointed to serve on the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (NWSAC) for a two-year term. NWSAC is a Federal Advisory Committee that provides advice and guidance to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on the …
Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter opposing H.R. 2532, the Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act, which is scheduled for a legislative hearing in the House Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee on May 15th. On May 13th, CSF sent an alert to Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus …
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On May 8, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus to host the annual Illinois Caucus Reception and Fundraiser. This event brought together state legislators and members of the Illinois hunting and angling community to discuss policy priorities in the state and across the Midwestern region. …
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Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On May 8, the bipartisan and bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held a Caucus luncheon in Concord to learn of new regulatory changes regarding the spring turkey season. Hosted at the historic Upham-Walker House, attendees included all four Caucus Co-Chairs, approximately 30 Caucus members, and six new …
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Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On May 7, the Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the Whitewater Rafting Adventure at Riversport Adventures OKC in Oklahoma City. The event brought together members of the Sportsmen’s Caucus, their fellow legislators, representatives from the state’s sportsmen and conservation community, Director J.D. Strong and staff from the Oklahoma …
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Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On May 6, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its bi-annual banquet and auction at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem. The Caucus hosts this event to bring together legislators, sportsmen’s partner groups, and the outdoor sporting community to celebrate Oregon’s rich sporting heritage, and support its mission to …
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On May 8, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced the Department will grant more than $20 million to 22 projects in 11 coastal states to protect, restore or enhance more than 7,000 acres of coastal wetlands and adjacent upland habitats under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program. Over …
On May 10, President Trump signed the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act into law. H.R. 1222, which was sponsored by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressmen Ron Kind (WI), Rob Bishop (UT), and Duncan Hunter (CA), is a long-time priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the sporting community. CSF has worked …
Contact: Andy Treharne, Western States Senior Director On Thursday, May 9, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider a citizen petition to preclude the hunting or trapping of bobcats throughout the state. Under existing state law, any interested person has the right to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any state rule, …
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On April 25, the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council (HSSCC) submitted a letter to Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt offering its perspective on regulations proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to improve the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation President Jeff Crane currently serves as HSSCC Chairman, and leads …
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On April 30, the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a Sporting Clays Challenge outside of Topeka. The event brought together members of the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus; representatives from the state’s conservation community; staff from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism; and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Midwestern States …
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Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On May 1, the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its Annual Sportsman-Legislator Breakfast, which was attended by 35 Caucus members as well as state and national conservation organizations, key members of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Senior Northeastern States Director …
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On May 3, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that the Department will grant $2.1 million to state and local partners in six western states for habitat conservation in migration corridors and winter range for elk, mule deer, and pronghorn. A priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, this funding is an important step for …
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On May 1, the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual spring legislative fishing event in Columbia. The day began with striped-bass fishing on Lake Murray and concluded with a legislative reception and fish fry that evening. At the dinner, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) …
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Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On April 23, the Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the annual Ron Lollar Memorial Wild Game Dinner at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville. Lollar served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2006 to 2018 and was Co-Chair of the Caucus before he passed away in …
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On April 29, the U.S. House passed the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222) on a voice vote, and now awaits the President’s signature for enactment. Sponsored by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressmen Ron Kind (WI), Rob Bishop (UT), and Duncan Hunter (CA), this legislation is a long-time priority for the …
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Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On April 24, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual luncheon on the Capitol Lawn. Organized by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the event brought together over 400 people including legislators, legislative and state executive staff, members of the conservation community, outdoor industry leaders, and Department of Conservation and …
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Later today, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 1222, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, which was introduced in a bipartisan fashion by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressmen Rob Bishop (UT), Duncan Hunter (CA), and Ron Kind (WI). H.R. 1222 would amend the Pittman-Robertson Act to increase …
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