On February 14, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Representatives Roger Marshall (KS), Glenn Thompson (PA), Cheri Bustos (IL), and Debbie Dingell (MI) introduced the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 5022). This legislation would reauthorize and increase funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP). VPA-HIP is a grant program …
CSC Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Public Access to Privately Owned Lands Read More »
The Georgia Youth Outdoors Passport Act (Senate Bill 332), sponsored by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Sen. Tyler Harper and cosponsored by National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council President and Natural Resources Committee Vice-Chair Senator Bill Heath, aims to assist in the recruitment of new hunters and anglers by establishing an outdoor mentor program and …
Georgia: Senate Passes Youth Bill to Establish Outdoor Mentor Program Read More »
On February 22, members of the Nebraska Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum gathered with the state’s sportsmen’s community for the group’s annual breakfast in the Capitol. Forum Chairman Senator Curt Friesen spoke to the crowd about the importance of their efforts to advance the rights of all Nebraskans to hunt, fish, recreationally shoot, and trap. “I can’t …
Nebraska: Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum Holds Annual Breakfast in the State Capitol Read More »
On February 15, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, with assistance from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), hosted a legislative reception in Salem, bringing together sportsmen’s groups and outdoor industry partners to celebrate Oregon’s time-honored traditions of hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. Caucus Co-Chair Representative Brad Witt (OR) welcomed attendees and thanked supporters for their …
Oregon: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Legislative Reception Read More »
On February 14, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its first government report specifically recognizing the contributions the outdoor recreation industry has made to the U.S. economy. The BEA uses statistics from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA) to show how much the outdoor recreation industry directly impacts the overall …
Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Statistics on Outdoor Recreation Economy Read More »
In response to the United States Forest Service’s (USFS) proposal to revise its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter on February 2 encouraging the USFS to streamline its environmental analysis process to save time and resources which would allow the agency to conduct more fuel treatment and …
CSF Encourages U.S. Forest Service to Improve its NEPA Process Read More »
The Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met for its annual Legislative Session Dinner on February 6. Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) and former FWCC member Chuck Roberts, the event was well-attended by Caucus members, along with members of the FWCC commission. The event provided an opportunity for FWCC Commissioners and staff, …
On February 14, the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, along with the Caucus advisory council and the Idaho Sportsmen’s Alliance, hosted an informational briefing for legislators on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a contagious neurological disease affecting members of the cervid family, including deer, elk and moose. Once contracted, the disease is always fatal. Zach …
Idaho: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Lunch on Chronic Wasting Disease Read More »
On February 14, the leaders of the Indiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus submitted a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Eric Holcomb, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources supporting a strong conservation title in the 2018 reauthorization of the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill, a bundle of legislation that sets …
Indiana: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Supports Strong Conservation Title in Farm Bill Read More »
On February 13, members of the Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a sportsmen’s breakfast in the Capitol. Representatives from the Iowa hunting and angling community, representatives from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, allied industry members, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Midwestern States Coordinator Joel Hodgdon, and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Kim Reynolds were …
Iowa: Caucus Hosts Breakfast in the Capitol, Welcomes New Co-Chairs Read More »
On February 8, the bipartisan and bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first event of the year – their Annual Caucus Luncheon. The event was held in Concord, New Hampshire, and brought together over 40 legislators, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, and key partners from supportive organizations. The event was opened …
New Hampshire: New Members Welcomed at Annual Caucus Luncheon Read More »
On February 8, New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus Co-Chair, Assemblyman Burzichelli introduced NJ A 3120, legislation that would authorize Sunday hunting for deer with a firearm on private property. This newly introduced legislation would authorize sportsmen and women in the Garden State to hunt deer on Sundays with a firearm on private property, …
New Jersey: Sunday Hunting Bill Introduced by Caucus Co-Chair Read More »
On February 7, the New Mexico Sportsmen’s Caucus, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior Director of Western States Andy Treharne, and members of the sportsmen’s community came together to celebrate hunting, fishing and trapping in the Land of Enchantment. Although the New Mexico Caucus is currently focused on the state budget during its thirty-day session, the …
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a hearing on February 15 on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 4647), among other important bills for fish, wildlife, and land conservation. Recovering America’s Wildlife Act was introduced on December 14, 2017 in bipartisan fashion by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members (CSC) Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE) and …
U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Important Conservation Bills Read More »
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed Secretarial Order 3362, which promotes collaboration between the Department of the Interior and western state fish and wildlife agencies for the conservation of big-game winter range and migration corridors. Order 3362 fosters collaboration among states, private landowners, and other stakeholders to use the best available science for development …
On January 31, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their 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 Natural Resources (DCNR) representatives to …
Alabama: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Luncheon Read More »
In recent years, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has grappled with financial shortfalls as a result of declining hunting and fishing license sales and an extensive backlog of deferred maintenance. Last year, a $19 million deficit was discovered in the Preservation Fund, which houses the Department’s Pittman Robertson and Dingell-Johnson funds (along …
California: Additional Funding Explored for Department of Fish and Wildlife Read More »
On February 5, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Leadership Dinner, which gathered current and former CSC leaders with CSF partners and supporters from the sportsmen’s community to discuss policy priorities for the year. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed attendees and thanked current CSC leadership for their commitment to …
On February 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a reception during the annual Safari Club International (SCI) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event gathered Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members, Chairman’s Club members, and other representatives from the sportsmen’s conservation community. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed attendees. “I want to give a special thank …
Recently, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Vice President Gary Kania was appointed by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to serve on the International Wildlife Conservation Council (IWCC) to serve a three-year term. Established by the Department of the Interior under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the IWCC will provide recommendations to Secretary Zinke on the …
CSF Vice President Appointed to Serve on International Wildlife Conservation Council Read More »
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