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 …
New Mexico: Budget Proposal Threatens Conservation Funding Read More »
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 …
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 …
Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Bills on Resident Licenses, Among Others Read More »
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA), along with fellow CSC leaders Representatives Marc Veasey (TX), Debbie Dingell (MI), and Richard Hudson (NC), introduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, an important bill for the future of wildlife conservation funding. “Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus leadership has made this important legislation a …
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two measures on voice vote that will provide important financial resources to reduce the impact of catastrophic wildfires while helping to improve the overall health of forests, a conservation policy priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). These measures were added as floor amendments to H.R. …
House Passes Forest Management Measures with Broad Support Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On January 24, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Northwest States Senior Manager Zach Widner joined the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan and bicameral group of sportsmen-legislators, for its annual kick-off breakfast in Boise with the Idaho Sportsmen’s Alliance. The Idaho Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Lee Heider and Representative …
Idaho: Sportsmen’s Caucus Holds Kickoff Breakfast Read More »
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus for the 2019 legislative session. The Maine Sportsmen’s Caucus is part of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network, which includes 48 state legislative caucuses across the country with the …
Maine: Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Announced for the 129th Legislature Read More »
By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator The bipartisan and bicameral Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus has announced the addition of two newly elected Senators to serve in a leadership capacity for the 2019 legislative session – Senator Jack Bailey and Senator Katie Fry Hester. Delegate Wendell Beitzel, a member of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses …
Maryland: Newly Elected Senators Bring Unique Experience as Caucus Leaders Read More »
Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual SHOT Show, hosted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). CSF staff met with partners from the sportsmen’s community, including outdoor celebrities, NGO groups, and industry partners who support the mission of advancing hunting and recreational shooting. On January 23, …
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager As of January 24, over 90 deer in Tennessee have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The fatal disease in cervids was first detected in the state in December 2018, increasing the number of states with documented cases of CWD to 26. CWD poses a major threat …
Tennessee: Additional Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed Read More »
By Nick Buggia, Midwestern States Manager On January 11, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Upper Midwestern States Manager Nick Buggia participated in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Roundtable. Each year, the Minnesota DNR hosts a Roundtable, which gathers stakeholders and conservation leaders to discuss fisheries, wildlife, water resources, and other ecological issues in …
Minnesota Hosts Successful Conservation Roundtable Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manger On January 16, the Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, along with numerous sportsmen’s groups, held a kickoff reception in Helena to celebrate Montana’s outdoor traditions and the start of another legislative session. The current Co-Chairs of the Montana Sportsmen’s Caucus – Representatives Zach Brown and Matt Regier, and Senator …
Montana: Sportsmen’s Caucus and Conservation Partners Hold Reception Read More »
Earlier this month, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Principal Deputy Director Margaret Everson announced that 38 federal wildlife refuges will be staffed and remain open for 30 calendar days to the public for recreation, which includes hunting and fishing opportunities. Not only does this decision allow certain federal employees to be paid during the shutdown …
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Opens 38 Refuges During Government Shutdown Read More »
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On January 17, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first meeting of the 2019 legislative session in Richmond, Virginia. The meeting was attended by Caucus members, representatives from state agencies, and in-state sportsmen’s groups. Cale Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Wildlife Resources for the Virginia Department of Game …
Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus and Partners Discuss Sportsmen’s Priorities in 2019 Read More »
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 10, members of the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus convened at the State Capitol in Hartford for the first Caucus meeting of 2019. The day kicked off with discussions regarding administrative duties and holding Caucus Co-Chair position elections. Senators Cathy Osten and Craig Miner, along with Representative …
Connecticut: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Organizational Meeting Read More »
Dallas Safari Club (DSC) recently announced appointments to its newly established Conservation Advisory Board, which includes Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane along with seven other conservation experts. This new group will provide recommendations and advice on regional and global level research, program development, and advocacy for domestic and international conservation issues. This will …
CSF President Appointed to Dallas Safari Club Conservation Advisory Board Read More »
By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Brett Stayton joined the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus for their first meeting of the year on January 10. Riding a wave of momentum after establishing a very successful track record over the past few years, the Caucus Co-Chairs have once again developed an …
Delaware: Another Big Year on the Horizon for the Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Read More »
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On January 8, Congressional Sportsmen Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick attended and presented at the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) Keeping Georgia Wild Summit. The bi-annual meeting, organized by GWF, brings together the sportsmen’s community with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and legislative leaders to discuss issues …
Georgia: CSF Attends Keeping Georgia Wild Summit Read More »
The 2018 Gulf of Mexico private recreational red snapper season was the first season deemed a success by the recreational fishing community in recent years. Last year, the states – not the federal government – were allowed to manage the recreational red snapper fishery under exempted fishing permits (EFPs). However, EFPs are temporary, and the …
Gulf States One Step Closer to Management of Recreational Gulf Red Snapper Read More »
On January 8, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairwoman and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) introduced the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47). S. 47 includes a number of longstanding priorities of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) that are critically important to increasing access for …
Senate Introduces Natural Resources, Public Lands Package Read More »
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