The Department of Agriculture conservation priorities that advance the interests of America’s hunters and anglers were addressed by Secretary Sonny Perdue, for the first time, to an esteemed group of sportsmen and women during a special luncheon for Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Chairman’s Club members. Chairman’s Club Member and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman …
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Addresses CSF’s Chairman’s Club Read More »
On September 1, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chairs Congressmen Jeff Duncan (SC) and Gene Green (TX) introduced H.R. 3668, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, or SHARE Act, in the House of Representatives. Original cosponsors include CSC Vice-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA) and CSC Member Congressman Rob Wittman (VA). H.R. 3668 includes 16 pro-sportsmen’s …
On August 30, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted its annual trap & skeet shoot and barbecue at the Cordova Shooting Center in Rancho Cordova, California. A diverse group of legislators, staff, and sportsmen’s organizations were in attendance, and were joined by game wardens with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife who generously donated …
California: Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Annual Trap & Skeet Shoot Read More »
On September 12, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Fisheries Program Director Chris Horton will testify before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard on the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The Committee hearing, which is scheduled for 2:30 pm EST, will include a panel of recreational angler …
CSF Fisheries Program Director to Testify on Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Read More »
On September 1, National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council (EC) President Brandon Phelps stepped down from the Illinois General Assembly after serving the people of Illinois since 2003. Phelps held many leadership roles over his tenure in the legislature, including Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Chairman, NASC EC Secretary, NASC EC Vice-President, and finally …
Illinois: NASC EC President Representative Phelps Steps Down, Leaves Lasting Legacy Read More »
On September 5, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation welcomed North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper as the newest member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Governor Cooper joins a group of bipartisan governors from across the country who are dedicated to protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. Governor Cooper is the 35th member of …
North Carolina: Governor Roy Cooper Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce Kara Hartman as the newest addition to the CSF States Program Team this week. Kara joins CSF as the Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator, assisting CSF’s Northeastern States Director in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the CSF staff, Kara worked for the Pennsylvania Game …
As images of rescues from the epic flooding in southeast Texas made their way around the nation over the weekend, it was clear that emergency personnel had their hands full. For those of us who hunt and fish, it was not surprising to see so many sportsmen and women, from flats boats, duck boats to …
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On August 30, Idaho Governor Butch Otter, Member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, signed a proclamation commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). Governor Otter hosted a proclamation signing ceremony at his office with Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff, leadership from the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Idaho Sportsmen’s Alliance (ISA), …
During the week of August 22, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff participated in the Wild Horse and Burro Management Policy Summit hosted by Utah State University in Salt Lake City, Utah. The goal of the Summit was to provide participants with the best available information regarding the science, management, and policies used to make informed …
Utah: CSF Participates in Wild Horse and Burro Management Policy Summit Read More »
The Wisconsin Legislature is currently considering two companion bills, Assembly Bill (AB) 455 and Senate Bill (SB) 362, which would remove restrictions on Wisconsin’s popular mentored hunting program. AB 455 is co-sponsored by Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative Joel Kleefisch. SB 362 was introduced by Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Terry Moulton. Both …
Wisconsin: Legislature Considers Expanding Apprentice Hunting Opportunities Read More »
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently launched an innovative approach to public land hunting in the state by providing new Special Opportunity Areas (SOAs). The SOAs properties, all in prime hunting locations, are intended to provide access, opportunity, and in some cases mentored hunting using a new approach. This approach would include …
Alabama: Unique Public Land Hunting Model Launched Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed Tony Tooke as the new Chief of the United States Forest Service (USFS). Tom Tidwell, former Chief of the USFS, announced his retirement on August 18, and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Tooke’s promotion from Regional Forester for the Southern Region of the USFS to Chief of the …
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On August 18, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) member Governor Sam Brownback hosted a proclamation signing ceremony in honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day. With leaders of Kansas’s hunting and angling community looking on, the Governor signed a proclamation recognizing the contributions of the state’s hunters and anglers to the Kansas economy and conservation funding. …
Kansas: Governor Hosts National Hunting & Fishing Day Proclamation Signing Ceremony Read More »
It wasn’t but 8:30 A.M. when cars started filing into the parking lot and the registration line began to serpentine up the hill. A much anticipated event, I could feel the energy in the humid air as everyone anxiously waited to check in, buy raffle tickets and get their shooting vests. The 2017 August Recess …
Representatives from organizations within the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP), a network of 47 of the nation’s leading wildlife conservation groups, gathered this week outside San Antonio, Texas, to collaborate on policy priorities that ensure professional, science-based wildlife management in the future. The meeting focused on coordinating implementation of policy recommendations from, “Wildlife for the …
American Wildlife Conservation Partners Meet to Discuss Hunting, Conservation Policies Read More »
On August 9, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American Electric Power (AEP) to begin negotiating for the purchase of a large part of AEP’s ReCreation Land property in southeastern Ohio. Comprised of approximately 58,800 acres of Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, and Noble counties, AEP’s ReCreation …
Ohio: DNR signs MOU with American Electric Power for Large Land Acquisition Read More »
On August 14, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a half-day policy forum and reception in Tacoma, Washington. The event preceded the Council of State Governments (CSG) West Meeting in Tacoma the same week and featured western state legislators, sportsmen’s representatives, and outdoor industry partners covering sportsmen’s policy issues. The policy forum featured presentations on …
On August 15, the Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their inaugural “Learn-to-Fish” Day at Okauchee Lake in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The Caucus partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, numerous sportsmen’s groups, and community organizations to introduce attendees to fishing. Volunteers from the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, Ducks Unlimited, the Sportsmen’s Caucus, local fishing clubs, and …
Wisconsin: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts “Learn-to-Fish” Day for Kids Read More »
By Emily George, Policy Fellow, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation As I progress in my profession, I am realizing that renowned knowledge involves things outside of the classroom or frequently visited campus library. It involves experiences, relationships, and a passion for the field that impels our aspirations. All of these contribute to the greater understanding of our interests. …
A Compelling Tenure: Privileges as a CSF Policy Fellow Read More »
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