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CSF Participates at National Wildlife Federation Annual Meeting

On June 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Federal Relations Coordinator Taylor Schmitz attended the 2018 National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Annual Meeting in Chantilly, Virginia, to discuss H.R. 4647, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA). Introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE) and Congresswoman …

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Delaware: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Convenes for Final Policy Meeting of 2018

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator On June 5, the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held a policy forum at the State Capital in Dover. Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Jeff Spiegleman and William Carson, as well as Senators Bryan Pettyjohn and Bruce Ennis were all in attendance. With the Delaware General Assembly closing out the 2018 session …

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Midwest Region: Conservation Successes for Elk, Black Bear, and Mountain Lion Populations

By Joel Hodgdon, Central Midwestern States Coordinator Due to the efforts of state fish and wildlife agencies working in partnership with the sportsmen and women who fund these agencies’ conservation efforts through the American System of Conservation Funding, the populations of three high-profile wildlife species across the Midwest region are rebounding and expanding their range …

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Pennsylvania: CSF Sponsors Legislative Reception

On June 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation sponsored a legislative reception held by in-state partner, the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Eddie Day Pashinski and Senator Pat Stefano were in attendance, as well as staff from the offices of Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Jim Brewster and Representative Ryan Warner. Also …

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Red Snapper Fishing Season under Consideration in the South Atlantic

For the first time since 2014, anglers in the South Atlantic may soon have the opportunity to harvest red snapper. Following seven years of a closed or severely shortened season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries is currently considering a proposed rule that would allow for a limited 2018 red snapper season. The …

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California: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Supports Bills to Reduce Bycatch

By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States Coordinator On May 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined a diverse coalition of angling conservation groups, boating organizations and fishing clubs in expressing support for legislation at the state and federal level that would modernize commercial swordfish fishing standards in California. Senate Bill 2773, also known as the …

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CSF Attends 2018 Partners Outdoors Conference

From May 30-31, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Federal Relations Coordinator Taylor Schmitz attended the 2018 Partners Outdoors Conference which took place at the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture. The conference brought together representatives from hunting and fishing conservation groups, outdoor industry leaders, and state and federal fish and wildlife agency leaders …

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Michigan: Caucus Hosts Annual Afternoon Outdoors and Wild Game Dinner

By Zachary Sheldon, Upper Midwestern States Coordinator On May 22, the bipartisan and bicameral Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their 4th Annual Afternoon Outdoors and Wild Game Dinner at the Capitol Area Sportsmen’s League in Lansing, Michigan. Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Upper Midwestern States Coordinator Zachary Sheldon joined the four Co-Chairs of the Caucus, Senator …

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Ohio: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Sporting Clays Event

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On May 30, the Ohio Sportsmen’s Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted a sporting clays shoot and barbecue supper at the Cardinal Shooting Center outside of Columbus, Ohio. The event provided an opportunity for Caucus members, representatives from national and in-state sportsmen’s groups, the Ohio Wildlife Council, the Ohio …

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Oregon: Caucus Hosts Youth Fishing Derby

By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On May 26, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a free youth fishing derby at the Oregon State Capitol Mall in Salem. Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Sherrie Sprenger and Brad Witt, representatives from numerous sportsmen’s organizations, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, provided equipment and helped educate participants on …

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Pennsylvania: Keystone State Takes Steps to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Earlier this month the Pennsylvania Game Commission strengthened the Keystone State’s existing regulations aimed at combating the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Beginning this fall, hunters who harvest deer in Maryland, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia will no longer be allowed to bring deer carcasses back into …

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South Carolina: Conservation Bank Signed into Law

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On May 18, legislation to reauthorize the South Carolina Conservation Bank was signed into law by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. House Bill 4727 would enable the Conservation Bank to continue its duties and functions for collaborative conservation efforts in South Carolina, this time without a sunset limitation. In …

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State Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses Weigh in on Federal CWD Legislation

By Joel Hodgdon, Central Midwestern States Coordinator During May, the Idaho, Iowa, and Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses submitted letters to their respective Congressional delegations urging support for federal legislation designed to assist state fish and wildlife agencies in the fight against chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Iowa and Kansas Caucus letters were also sent to …

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California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Annual Trap & Skeet Event

By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States Coordinator On May 22, 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, legislative staff, and sportsmen’s organizations were joined by game wardens with the California Department of Fish and …

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CSF Conservation Priorities for the Farm Bill Reauthorization

As the Senate prepares to introduce its version of the 2018 Farm Bill, and the House commits to revisit H.R. 2 in June, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is hopeful that the next reauthorization maintains and enhances the strong conservation programs in the bill. These programs, along with over $5 billion in conservation funding each …

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Department of the Interior Announces Two Important Steps to Advance America’s Sporting Heritage

On May 22, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane was appointed by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to serve as a member of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council. The Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council will advise and provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Secretary Zinke on …

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Nebraska: CSF and Partners Attend Inaugural National R3 Symposium

By Joel Hodgdon, Central Midwestern States Coordinator From May 21-23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Central Midwestern States Coordinator Joel Hodgdon attended the inaugural National R3 Symposium, focused on hunter and angler recruitment, retention and reactivation (referred to as R3). The conference brought together representatives from sportsmen and women’s groups, industry allies, and state fish …

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New York: Final Chronic Wasting Disease Risk Minimization Plan Released

By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On May 16, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Agriculture and Markets announced that the state had finalized the New York State Interagency Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Risk Minimization Plan. The Plan includes recommended regulatory changes designed to protect both farmed and …

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North Carolina: Caucus Member Honored with Prestigious Conservation Award

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On May 21, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Senator Bill Rabon was announced as the 2017 State Legislator of the Year by Safari Club International (SCI). A longtime champion for sportsmen’s rights and an active member of the Caucus, Sen. Rabon was instrumental in the efforts to …

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Oregon: CSF, Fish and Wildlife Department Host Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Briefing

By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On May 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife hosted a lunch briefing for legislators on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA). RAWA (H.R. 4647) would dedicate $1.3 billion annually in existing funding from the royalties and fees collected from offshore and …

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