By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 27, the bipartisan and bicameral Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual reception at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, Maine. Attendees, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Senior Director of Northeastern States Brent Miller, gathered to discuss Maine’s proud hunting and angling heritage, as well as policy issues affecting …
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By Zachary Sheldon, Upper Midwestern States Coordinator From February 28 – March 1, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Upper Midwestern States Coordinator Zachary Sheldon attended the “Aquatic Invaders Summit: An Exploration of Local Collaboration, Innovation and Opportunity” in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Summit provided updates on the latest applied science and new programs implemented to combat the …
Midwest: Aquatic Invasive Species Pose Threat to Angling Read More »
By Andy Treharne, Senior Director, Federal Land Policy Today, the National Park Service announced a forthcoming proposal that would allow archery hunters to traverse National Park Service (NPS) lands with unarmed bows and crossbows. A longstanding priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and other members of the sportsmen’s community, this change would provide access …
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By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On February 27, several wildlife conservation groups from the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP), including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, sent a letter to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency supporting the proposed Importation of Wildlife Carcasses, Parts, and Products rule (number 1660‐01‐ 15‐.02) …
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States Coordinator On February 27, the Utah Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met for their sixth and final breakfast briefing of the 2018 legislative session. In addition to Caucus Members from both the House and Senate, representatives from a wide range of sportsmen’s groups were in attendance, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation …
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By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 20, the Vermont House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife heard H. 31, legislation to authorize the use of firearm suppressors for hunting. This bipartisan legislation is sponsored by, among others, Co-Chair of the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Executive …
Vermont: House Committee Holds Hearing on Suppressor Bill, Followed by Demo Read More »
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Coordinator With the end of the 2018 legislative session in West Virginia approaching next month, numerous bills favorable to the interests of sportsmen and women in the Mountain State are moving forward with the support of the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. Senate Bill 451, sponsored by West Virginia …
West Virginia: Sunday Hunting Legislation and Other Sportsmen’s Bills Advance Read More »
On February 28, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation overwhelmingly approved S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 (Modern Fish Act). This legislation calls for critically important updates to the oversight of federal fisheries, including adding more tools to the management toolbox, improving data collection techniques, and examining some …
Modern Fish Act Takes Major Step Toward Becoming Law Read More »
By Chris Horton, Fisheries Program Director, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Mark Twain once said, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Some in the environmental community have taken that saying to heart in their efforts to discredit the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act (S. 1520 and H.R. 2023). Their story – …
On February 24, leaders and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) gathered for a reception running concurrently with the annual National Governors Association meeting to discuss annual priorities with representatives from the sportsmen’s conservation community. The event was hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), and focused on accomplishments and challenges from the last …
Last week, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff and National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council members Senator Mike Bell (TN) and Representative Jerry Costello (IL) attended the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) 42nd Annual Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tennessee. CSF and NWTF have a long-standing partnership and regularly work together on pro-sportsmen’s policy …
On February 14, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Representatives Roger Marshall (KS), Glenn Thompson (PA), Cheri Bustos (IL), and Debbie Dingell (MI) introduced the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 5022). This legislation would reauthorize and increase funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP). VPA-HIP is a grant program …
CSC Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Public Access to Privately Owned Lands Read More »
The Georgia Youth Outdoors Passport Act (Senate Bill 332), sponsored by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Sen. Tyler Harper and cosponsored by National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council President and Natural Resources Committee Vice-Chair Senator Bill Heath, aims to assist in the recruitment of new hunters and anglers by establishing an outdoor mentor program and …
Georgia: Senate Passes Youth Bill to Establish Outdoor Mentor Program Read More »
On February 22, members of the Nebraska Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum gathered with the state’s sportsmen’s community for the group’s annual breakfast in the Capitol. Forum Chairman Senator Curt Friesen spoke to the crowd about the importance of their efforts to advance the rights of all Nebraskans to hunt, fish, recreationally shoot, and trap. “I can’t …
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On February 15, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, with assistance from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), hosted a legislative reception in Salem, bringing together sportsmen’s groups and outdoor industry partners to celebrate Oregon’s time-honored traditions of hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. Caucus Co-Chair Representative Brad Witt (OR) welcomed attendees and thanked supporters for their …
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On February 14, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its first government report specifically recognizing the contributions the outdoor recreation industry has made to the U.S. economy. The BEA uses statistics from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA) to show how much the outdoor recreation industry directly impacts the overall …
Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Statistics on Outdoor Recreation Economy Read More »
In response to the United States Forest Service’s (USFS) proposal to revise its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter on February 2 encouraging the USFS to streamline its environmental analysis process to save time and resources which would allow the agency to conduct more fuel treatment and …
CSF Encourages U.S. Forest Service to Improve its NEPA Process Read More »
The Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met for its annual Legislative Session Dinner on February 6. Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) and former FWCC member Chuck Roberts, the event was well-attended by Caucus members, along with members of the FWCC commission. The event provided an opportunity for FWCC Commissioners and staff, …
On February 14, the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, along with the Caucus advisory council and the Idaho Sportsmen’s Alliance, hosted an informational briefing for legislators on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a contagious neurological disease affecting members of the cervid family, including deer, elk and moose. Once contracted, the disease is always fatal. Zach …
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On February 14, the leaders of the Indiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus submitted a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Eric Holcomb, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources supporting a strong conservation title in the 2018 reauthorization of the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill, a bundle of legislation that sets …
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