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New England: CSF Presents at National Wild Turkey Federation Leadership Conference

By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior Director of Northeastern States Brent Miller and New England States Coordinator Joe Mullin presented at the 2019 National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) New England Leadership Conference in Concord, New Hampshire. The conference brought together regional NWTF chapter presidents and …

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New Hampshire: Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Announced for the 2019 Legislative Session

By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus for the 2019 legislative session. The New Hampshire Sportsmen’s Caucus was formed in 2009 and is part of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network, which now …

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New York: Cervid Importation Ban Extended Through 2023 Over Chronic Wasting Disease Concerns

By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States As of January 30, the previously existing ban on importation of cervids susceptible to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) into the state of New York has been extended through August 1, 2023. In 2018, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets proposed rulemaking to extend the ban …

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North Dakota: Sportsmen’s Caucus Lunch and Reception Sets Record Attendance

By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On February 7, the North Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its Sportsmen’s Kickoff Lunch and Reception in Bismarck, which brought together a record attendance of nearly 90 legislators to support the state’s sportsmen and women. Caucus Co-Chair Senators Eran Oban and Jessica Unruh and Representatives Todd Porter and …

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Pennsylvania: Game Commission Announces Updates Regarding the 2019 – 2020 Hunting Season

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator At their most recent meeting, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners made a number of announcements regarding the upcoming hunting season. First, the Game Commission unanimously approved regulations allowing hunters between the ages of 12 and 17 to participate in the Game Commission’s mentored hunting program for up to …

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Pennsylvania: Sunday Hunting Bill Reported Out of Committee

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate Game and Fisheries Committee approved a Sunday hunting-related bill, SB 147, with an 8-3 vote. This bill is sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin and Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Jim Brewster. If enacted, the bill would provide the Pennsylvania Game Commission with the authority …

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Senate and House Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Bills for Critical Chronic Wasting Disease Research

Senator John Barrasso (WY) recently introduced a bill to authorize necessary research for states to better manage and limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in cervid populations. Sen. Barrasso, Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Chairman and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member, was joined by original cosponsors and fellow CSC Members Senators Mike …

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Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Advances Important Access Priority

On February 5, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) advanced S. 94, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, which is a longstanding priority of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). S. 94 was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Shelley Moore Capito (WV) along with numerous bipartisan original cosponsors. …

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West Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Meeting in Charleston

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On February 6, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy meeting at the State Capitol in Charleston. The event provided the opportunity for members of the Caucus, representatives from sportsmen’s groups, and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to discuss legislation and issues impacting sportsmen …

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Trump Nominates Acting Secretary David Bernhardt to Lead Interior Department

President Trump announced his nomination of Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to take over the Department officially. Bernhardt is an avid sportsman with experience managing fish and wildlife resources from both a federal and state level. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has worked closely with Bernhardt for more than a year during his …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Introduces Chronic Wasting Disease Study Bill

On January 29, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Ralph Abraham (LA) introduced H.R. 837, which would authorize necessary research for states to better manage and limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in cervid populations. Since first identified in 1967, CWD has been documented in wild and/or farmed cervid populations in 26 states …

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Connecticut: Sportsmen’s Caucus Discusses Sportsmen’s Priorities at Second Meeting

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 25, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) New England States Coordinator Joe Mullin joined the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in Hartford as they discussed administrative opportunities, reviewed sportsmen-related legislation, and took public comments regarding the first few weeks of the legislative session. A subcommittee for organizing Caucus events …

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Conservation Groups Urge Senate to Consider Natural Resources Management Act

On February 1, nearly 50 conservation organizations from across the country, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) sent a letter to Senate Leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer requesting Senate floor consideration of the recently introduced the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47). Introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Senator …

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Delaware: Caucus Co-Chair Receives Award in Recognition of Dedication to Sportsmen’s Issues

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic Coordinator On January 31, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association presented Senator Bruce Ennis, Co-Chair of the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, with the John J. Thompson Memorial Delaware Freedom Award. This award recognizes his distinguished efforts to promote the interests of The First State’s sportsmen and women. Senator Ennis has been serving …

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Despite Government Shutdown, Gulf Council Makes Progress for Red Snapper Anglers

Last week, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Fisheries Program Senior Director Chris Horton attended the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) meeting in Orange Beach, Alabama to further discuss red snapper management in the Gulf States. Due to the recent government shutdown, the Council was not prepared to take final action on a number of …

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Florida: Sportsmen’s Caucus Announces 2019 Leadership

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director The Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus recently announced new leadership in preparation for the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee. The 2019 Legislative Session commences March 5 and is scheduled to end May 3. Leaders for the bipartisan and bicameral Caucus include: Senator Keith Perry, Representative Jayer Williamson, and Representative Bobby …

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New Mexico: Budget Proposal Threatens Conservation Funding

By Andy Treharne, Senior Director, Western States As the New Mexico Legislature moves ahead with the 2019 legislative session, the sportsmen’s community’s investment in state-based conservation funding faces new threats. A proposal included in the state’s Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget Recommendation proposes to divert revenue from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish …

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Oklahoma: Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Introduces Science-Based Bill to Benefit Trout Fishery

By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director On January 16, Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Representative Jim Grego pre-filed a bill that would require the development of scientifically-established, beneficial instream flows in Oklahoma. If enacted, this bill may address a significant problem with the lack of necessary flows to sustain trout populations in the Tenkiller …

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Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Bills on Resident Licenses, Among Others

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager The bipartisan and bicameral Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus continues to hold weekly meetings to discuss issues that impact sportsmen and women in the Commonwealth. Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Appalachian States Manager John Culclasure has been working closely with Virginia Sportsmen’s Caucus members and in-state partners on priorities …

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