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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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 …
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 …
Maryland: Caucus Co-Chair Introduces Sunday Hunting Bills Read More »
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 …
New England: CSF Presents at National Wild Turkey Federation Leadership Conference Read More »
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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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 …
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 …
North Dakota: Sportsmen’s Caucus Lunch and Reception Sets Record Attendance Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On February 12, the Oregon House Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on HB 2294, a bill that would require commercial cervid (deer, elk, moose) attractant products derived from cervid urine to come from a herd demonstrated to be free of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). HB 2294 …
Oregon: Chronic Wasting Disease Bill Scheduled for Hearing Read More »
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 …
Pennsylvania: Game Commission Announces Updates Regarding the 2019 – 2020 Hunting Season Read More »
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 …
Pennsylvania: Sunday Hunting Bill Reported Out of Committee Read More »
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 …
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. …
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Advances Important Access Priority Read More »
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 …
West Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Meeting in Charleston Read More »
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 …
Trump Nominates Acting Secretary David Bernhardt to Lead Interior Department Read More »
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 …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Introduces Chronic Wasting Disease Study Bill Read More »
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 …
Connecticut: Sportsmen’s Caucus Discusses Sportsmen’s Priorities at Second Meeting Read More »
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 …
Conservation Groups Urge Senate to Consider Natural Resources Management Act Read More »
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 …
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 …
Despite Government Shutdown, Gulf Council Makes Progress for Red Snapper Anglers Read More »
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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