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Iowa: Caucus Hosts Breakfast in the Capitol, Welcomes New Co-Chairs

On February 13, members of the Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a sportsmen’s breakfast in the Capitol. Representatives from the Iowa hunting and angling community, representatives from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, allied industry members, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Midwestern States Coordinator Joel Hodgdon, and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Kim Reynolds were …

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New Hampshire: New Members Welcomed at Annual Caucus Luncheon

On February 8, the bipartisan and bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first event of the year – their Annual Caucus Luncheon. The event was held in Concord, New Hampshire, and brought together over 40 legislators, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, and key partners from supportive organizations. The event was opened …

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New Jersey: Sunday Hunting Bill Introduced by Caucus Co-Chair

On February 8, New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus Co-Chair, Assemblyman Burzichelli introduced NJ A 3120, legislation that would authorize Sunday hunting for deer with a firearm on private property. This newly introduced legislation would authorize sportsmen and women in the Garden State to hunt deer on Sundays with a firearm on private property, …

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New Mexico: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Reception

On February 7, the New Mexico Sportsmen’s Caucus, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior Director of Western States Andy Treharne, and members of the sportsmen’s community came together to celebrate hunting, fishing and trapping in the Land of Enchantment. Although the New Mexico Caucus is currently focused on the state budget during its thirty-day session, the …

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U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Important Conservation Bills

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a hearing on February 15 on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 4647), among other important bills for fish, wildlife, and land conservation. Recovering America’s Wildlife Act was introduced on December 14, 2017 in bipartisan fashion by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members (CSC) Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE) and …

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Sec Zinke Signs Order to Promote Conservation of Western Big-Game Winter Range & Migration Corridors

Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed Secretarial Order 3362, which promotes collaboration between the Department of the Interior and western state fish and wildlife agencies for the conservation of big-game winter range and migration corridors. Order 3362 fosters collaboration among states, private landowners, and other stakeholders to use the best available science for development …

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Alabama: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Luncheon

On January 31, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their annual luncheon on the Capitol Lawn. Organized by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the event brought together over 400 people including legislators, legislative and state executive staff, members of the conservation community, outdoor industry leaders, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) representatives to …

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California: Additional Funding Explored for Department of Fish and Wildlife

In recent years, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has grappled with financial shortfalls as a result of declining hunting and fishing license sales and an extensive backlog of deferred maintenance. Last year, a $19 million deficit was discovered in the Preservation Fund, which houses the Department’s Pittman Robertson and Dingell-Johnson funds (along …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Gather for Annual Dinner, Discuss Policy Priorities

On February 5, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Leadership Dinner, which gathered current and former CSC leaders with CSF partners and supporters from the sportsmen’s community to discuss policy priorities for the year. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed attendees and thanked current CSC leadership for their commitment to …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Hosts Reception at Safari Club International Convention

On February 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a reception during the annual Safari Club International (SCI) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event gathered Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members, Chairman’s Club members, and other representatives from the sportsmen’s conservation community. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed attendees. “I want to give a special thank …

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CSF Vice President Appointed to Serve on International Wildlife Conservation Council

Recently, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Vice President Gary Kania was appointed by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to serve on the International Wildlife Conservation Council (IWCC) to serve a three-year term. Established by the Department of the Interior under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the IWCC will provide recommendations to Secretary Zinke on the …

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Gulf of Mexico Anglers Could See Longer Red Snapper Fishing Seasons

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the week of January 29. Several notable actions made by the Council are intended to enhance the 2018 season and beyond for recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico. The majority of amendments discussed within the Reef Fish Committee’s agenda specifically pertained …

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Kansas: Governor Colyer Takes Office, Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus

On January 31, former Lieutenant Governor Dr. Jeff Colyer was sworn in as Kansas’s 47th Governor. He assumed the office from former Governor Sam Brownback, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 24 as the U.S. Ambassador-At-Large for International Religious Freedom. Upon taking office, Governor Colyer also joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus as …

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Maryland: Statewide Sunday Hunting Bill Announced at Fourth Annual Blaze and Camo Day

On February 1, the Maryland Hunting Coalition hosted its annual “Blaze and Camo Day” at the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis. Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Kara Hartman attended the event along with various outdoor enthusiasts to show their support for hunting in the state of Maryland. Over 100 lawmakers were in attendance, …

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Missouri: CSF Presents at Conservation Federation of Missouri Media Camp

On February 6, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Midwestern States Coordinator Joel Hodgdon, spoke at a luncheon during the Conservation Federation of Missouri’s (CFM) annual Media Camp event. CFM, an important partner of CSF, was established in 1935 and is the largest and most representative conservation group in Missouri. Made up of over 90 affiliate …

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South Carolina: Legislation Introduced to Reauthorize Conservation Bank

On January 25, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Vice-President Representative Brian White introduced legislation (HB 4727) to reauthorize the South Carolina Conservation Bank. The legislation would enable the Conservation Bank to continue with its duties and functions for collaborative conservation efforts in South Carolina, this time without a sunset limitation. Established in 2002, …

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Tennessee: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Holds Inaugural Wild Game Dinner

On February 6, the bipartisan and bicameral Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted an inaugural Wild Game Dinner in the War Memorial Auditorium in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The event, with support from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF), served as a fundraiser for the Sportsmen’s Caucus and specific youth programs …

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West Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Breakfast in Charleston

On February 7, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy breakfast at the State Capitol in Charleston. Fifteen members of the Sportsmen’s Caucus, representatives from in-state sportsmen’s groups, and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources attended the event to discuss policy priorities for sportsmen and women in the Mountain State. West Virginia …

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Idaho: Bill Introduced to Protect Hunting, Fishing Access

On January 16, the Idaho House Resources and Conservation Committee introduced a bill, based on a legislative proposal developed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, that would further protect hunting and fishing opportunities for Idaho’s sportsmen and women on private and public lands in the state. A hearing on the bill was heard …

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Kentucky: Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Co-Host Dinner to Benefit Hunters for the Hungry

On January 25, members of the Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, including Caucus Co-Chair Senator Robin Webb and Caucus member Representative Phillip Pratt, served as legislative co-chairs for the inaugural Serving Up Solutions fundraising dinner in Frankfort to benefit Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry and the Kentucky Association of Food Banks. Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor …

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