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Michigan: Caucus Hosts First Breakfast of the Year with Conservation Groups

By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On February 14, the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its first breakfast event of the year. These breakfasts bring together legislators, conservation organizations, and staff from the Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) and Natural Resource Commission to discuss conservation issues in the state. Returning Michigan Caucus Co-Chair Representative …

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Mississippi: Caucus Hosts Annual Fish Fry

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On February 20, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their 11th Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Fish Fry in Jackson. The annual event, hosted in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), brings together sportsman-legislators, state agency staff, and conservation leaders to celebrate Mississippi’s sportsmen’s heritage and …

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New Hampshire: Annual Luncheon Draws New Members

By Brent Miller, Senior Director of Northeastern States On February 14, the bipartisan and bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its Annual Caucus Luncheon in Concord, New Hampshire. The event brought together more than 40 New Hampshire Sportsmen’s Caucus members, staff from the office of Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Chris Sununu, officials from …

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Oregon: Hearings Held on Bill to Expand Mountain Lion Hunting Opportunities

By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On February 21, the Oregon House Natural Resources Committee held two hearings on a bill that would expand opportunities for hunters to pursue mountain lions with the use of dogs. House Bill 2795, sponsored by Representatives Brian Clem and Bill Post, “Directs the Oregon Department of Fish and …

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Virginia: Caucus Partners Host Wild Game Chili Cook-Off

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On February 21, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus partnered with the Virginia Sportsmen’s Foundation to host the 28th Annual Wild Game Chili Cook-Off in Richmond. Approximately 150 people, including more than 30 legislators, attended the non-partisan event held in the Old City Hall where attendees sampled a variety …

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Arkansas: Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Governor Hutchinson Unveils 2019-2020 Duck Stamp at Sportsmen’s Caucus Lunch

By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director On February 12, the Arkansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, in partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), hosted their annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Lunch at the Red and Blue Room Event Venue near the capitol. The lunch began with National Assembly …

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Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Bill to Expand Public Target Ranges

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressmen Ron Kind (WI) and Rob Bishop (UT) introduced the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act of 2019 (H.R. 1222), which would amend the Pittman-Robertson Act to provide more flexibility to state agencies to construct, expand, and maintain public target shooting ranges. Hunters and target shooters are the drivers …

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CSF President Jeff Crane Awarded Honorary Membership to Canada’s Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus

On February 12, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane was recognized by Canada’s Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus Co-Chair Bob Zimmer as an Honorary Member of the Canadian Caucus. Modeled after the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) – the largest caucus in the U.S. Congress – the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus shares the CSC’s mission of protecting and …

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CSF President Jeff Crane Joins Conservation Funding Panel at National Wild Turkey Federation Conference

Last week, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff joined conservation leaders and industry representatives for the 43rd Annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention Sport Show and Conservation Conference. Representing CSF were President Jeff Crane, Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick, Central Appalachian States Manager John Culclasure, and Upper Midwestern States Manager Nick Buggia. Prior to the …

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Maryland: CSF Testifies in Support of Sunday Hunting Legislation

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator On February 12, the Maryland Senate Committee on Health, Education, and Environmental Affairs convened to hear testimony on several pieces of legislation, including a bill that would authorize the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to allow for migratory game bird hunting on Sundays during the open season on …

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Montana: Hearing Held on Bill to Incentivize Hunting Access

By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On February 12, the Montana Senate Fish and Game Committee held a hearing on HB 94, a bill that would provide additional incentives to encourage landowners to allow public access for hunting on their lands. This bill, sponsored by Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Representative Zach Brown, would …

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New Jersey: State Appeals Court Rejects Further Restrictions on Bear Hunting

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator The well-documented fight regarding New Jersey’s bear hunting season added another chapter recently as a lawsuit brought forward by anti-hunting groups in the Garden State was rejected by a New Jersey appeals court. The lawsuit challenged provisions approved in 2015 and included in the New Jersey Division of Fish …

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Oklahoma: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol

By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director On February 13, the Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol, where representatives of Oklahoma’s fishing, hunting and trapping community set up booths to inform legislators about the work that their organizations do for conservation and Oklahoma’s outdoor heritage. Following the informative discussion, Oklahoma …

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Virginia: Stationary Blind Legislation Defeated

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager Two bills, SB 1725 and HB 2658 that would have severely restricted hunter access to public waters in Virginia have been defeated. Both bills would have prohibited stationary blinds within 150 yards of a riparian owner’s shoreline at the mean lower water mark unless written permission is obtained …

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Hunting Is Our Heritage

By CSF Ambassador Dan Harrison Hunting is our heritage. From the beginning, we have hunted for survival. The satisfaction of bringing home fresh, wild food–whether you catch it or harvest it in other manners–brings a feeling of self-worth. We’re bringing home fresh food for the table; nourishment for the community. Hunting enables us to fulfill …

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Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Announced for the 116th Congress

During the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Annual Changing of the Guard Dinner on February 12, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) leaders from the last Congress officially passed the torch to new House and Senate CSC leadership for the 116th Congress. Now charged with leading the largest bipartisan caucus on Capitol Hill with the mission of protecting …

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Senate Passes Natural Resources Management Act, Recognizing Sportsmen’s Access Priorities

The Senate approved the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47), which contains many longstanding priorities advocated by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), on a bipartisan vote of 92 – 8. Introduced by Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee Chair and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) along with Senator Maria Cantwell (WA), …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Remembers John Dingell, a Conservation Legacy

On February 7, Congressman John Dingell Jr. (MI), one of the country’s most accomplished legislators and conservationists, passed away at age 92. Congressman Dingell’s career is best summarized as one of selfless public service. Dingell enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18, where he rose to the rank of second lieutenant. …

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Maine: Judy Camuso Confirmed as First Female Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 31, Maine witnessed a historic moment when Judy Camuso was confirmed by the State Senate to serve as the first female Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW). Prior to working with IFW in several capacities, Camuso spent 11 years working as a …

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Maryland: Caucus Co-Chair Introduces Sunday Hunting Bills

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Senator Jack Bailey, a newly appointed Co-Chair of the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, recently introduced two bills aimed at expanding Sunday hunting opportunities for both deer and waterfowl, SB 293 and SB 390. SB 293 would authorize the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to allow for migratory game …

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