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Iowa, Nebraska Governors Host National Hunting & Fishing Day Proclamation Signing Ceremonies

On September 20, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) member Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a proclamation signing ceremony in honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day. The following day, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds hosted a signing ceremony recognizing National Hunting and Fishing Day in Iowa. The proclamations recognized the immense contributions of Nebraskan and Iowan hunters and …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and National Wildlife Federation Join Forces for Conservation

During the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Annual Banquet & Auction on September 13, CSF and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to enhance the organizations’ shared goals of advancing wildlife conservation across the country. This partnership will combine CSF’s ties to conservation-minded federal and state legislators with NWF’s …

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CSF Fisheries Program Director Testifies on Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization before Senate Committee

On September 12, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Fisheries Program Director Chris Horton testified before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard regarding the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). Horton joined Phil Faulkner, President of Nautic Star Boats; Jim Donofrio, Executive Director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance; …

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Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Plans to Advance Sportsmen’s Priorities at CSF Banquet

This week, sportsmen’s interests were advanced on Capitol Hill as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced plans for a new Secretarial Order to advance sportsmen’s priorities at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) 28th Annual Banquet & Auction; and the House Natural Resources Committee advanced sportsmen’s legislation. During CSF’s Banquet VIP Reception, Secretary Zinke joined …

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New Mexico Caucus partners with Conservation Officers for Dove Hunt

On September 1, members of the New Mexico Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus joined forces with the New Mexico Conservation Officers Association to celebrate the opening day of dove season. An annual tradition, legislators from across the state traveled to Roswell where Caucus member Senator Cliff Pirtle hosted participants on his farm. Representatives from Safari Club International, …

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Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Addresses CSF’s Chairman’s Club

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 …

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Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Introduces Sportsmen’s Package in the House

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 …

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California: Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Annual Trap & Skeet Shoot

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 …

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CSF Fisheries Program Director to Testify on Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization

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 …

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Illinois: NASC EC President Representative Phelps Steps Down, Leaves Lasting Legacy

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 …

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North Carolina: Governor Roy Cooper Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus

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 …

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Idaho: Governor Otter Signs Proclamation Commemorating American System of Conservation Funding

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), …

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Utah: CSF Participates in Wild Horse and Burro Management Policy Summit

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 …

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Wisconsin: Legislature Considers Expanding Apprentice Hunting Opportunities

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 …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Welcomes New USFS Chief Tony Tooke

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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