On December 1, New Jersey became the 47th state to join the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. The idea of this Compact was first advanced in the early 1980s by member states in the west and has since spread across the nation to now include every state except Delaware, Massachusetts, and Hawaii. This Compact will aid …
New Jersey: Becomes 47th Member of the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact Read More »
On December 5, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission announced plans to hold four public meetings across the state to gather public input on migratory bird hunting on Sunday. Migratory bird hunting on Sunday is currently prohibited in North Carolina, although the Commission could remove the prohibition after March 1, 2018. The “Outdoor Heritage Enhanced” …
North Carolina: Public Input Sought for Migratory Bird Sunday Hunting Study Read More »
On November 13 and 14, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) met and voted 16-2 to continue managing Atlantic menhaden as a single, commercially harvested species, despite thousands of comments from anglers, coastal businesses and others urging the Commission to take a more conservative management approach. However, the Commission also voted to continue the development …
On November 16, the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission approved a resolution expressing support for the acquisition of nearly 13,000 acres of privately owned land for addition to the National Park Service’s Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. Established by Congress in 2000, the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act authorized the Department of …
On November 14, the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered at Ravenwood Lodge outside of Topeka, Kansas, for their annual pheasant hunt and luncheon. “The Caucus looks forward to this hunt every year,” said Caucus Co-Chair Representative Ken Corbet. “It’s a chance to have a little fun and remind ourselves how important hunting and wildlife are …
On November 16, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a hearing on over 50 firearms-related bills. Included in the hearing were Senate Bills 1317 and 1340 – both sponsored by members of the bipartisan and bicameral Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus – which would authorize the ownership of firearm suppressors in the …
Massachusetts: Joint Committee Holds Hearing on Firearm Suppressor Bills Read More »
Recently, two members of the bipartisan and bicameral Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), hosted an Open House on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The Open House took place at Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company, in Coolspring, Pennsylvania, and provided citizens with the opportunity to ask questions and easily access …
Pennsylvania: Caucus Members Co-Host Open House on Chronic Wasting Disease Read More »
On November 2, the California Hunting and Conservation Coalition held its quarterly meeting in Roseville, California. The Coalition represents a diverse group of hunting, conservation, and recreational shooting groups in that state aimed at advancing California’s outdoor sporting traditions. The meeting was co-hosted by the California Waterfowl Association and the National Wild Turkey Federation. “This …
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Effective November 8, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a final rule to open or expand opportunities for hunting and fishing on 10 national wildlife refuges across the country. This expansion will increase hunting and fishing opportunities on 132,000 refuge acres across the nation. Hunting is now permitted on a total of 373 …
On November 6, nearly 30 leading wildlife conservation organizations, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), sent a letter to the House Natural Resources Committee in strong support of the Pittman-Robertson Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2591), which authorizes state fish and wildlife agencies to use Pittman-Robertson funds for hunter recruitment and retention efforts. The letter …
Wildlife Conservation Groups Support Modernizing Conservation Funding Program Read More »
On November 7, the Wisconsin Senate approved Assembly Bill (AB) 455 by a vote of 21 – 12, and now awaits the signature of Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Scott Walker. Sponsored by Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Terry Moulton and Representative Joel Kleefisch, the bill removes restrictions on Wisconsin’s popular mentored hunting program. The …
Wisconsin: Apprentice Hunting Bill Approved by Legislature, Sent to Governor Read More »
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Council (Council) approved recommendations for reducing excessive populations of wild horses and burros on federal rangeland, including a resolution stating the agency should remove all “excess animals” within the next three years. Additionally, the Council proposed that the agency phase …
BLM Panel Approves Wild Horse and Burro Management Recommendations Read More »
From October 29-31, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick and Central Appalachian States Coordinator John Culclasure attended the 71st Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in Louisville, KY hosted by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Together with staff from15 state fish and wildlife agencies, …
CSF Attends Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Conference Read More »
Atlantic menhaden, also known as “pogies” or “bunkers,” are a small, boney, oily fish that play a critical role as forage for important recreational species including striped bass, summer flounder, bluefish and others. In a letter to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) urged the ASMFC to take the …
CSF Supports a New Direction for Atlantic Menhaden Management Read More »
On November 1, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2936, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, with bipartisan support. Introduced on June 20 by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR), this legislation will help improve the health of federal forests and reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfires that are facing our …
House of Representatives Passes Forest Management Bill to Address Fire Borrowing Issue Read More »
On October 26, Representative Terry Baxter (IA) and Representative Jerry Costello Jr. (IL) were elected to the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Executive Council as Alternate Members. They join Representative Jeff Wardlaw (AR), who was recently elevated from an Alternate Member to a full member of the Executive Council, and Senator Mike Green (MI) in …
Midwest: Sportsmen-Legislators from Iowa and Illinois join NASC Executive Council Read More »
During last week’s 14th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus was honored with the NASC Heritage Award for the Western Region. Presented by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the award was bestowed on the Oregon Sportsmen’s Caucus for their efforts on behalf of Oregon’s sportsmen and …
Oregon: Sportsmen’s Caucus Receives NASC Heritage Award Read More »
This week, a bipartisan gathering of state legislators from across the country attended the 14th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Acme, Michigan. Hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), this year’s Summit was themed, “Celebrating the American System of Conservation Funding: 80 Years of Success,” and covered a wide variety …
On October 11, the Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act was introduced in the House (H.R. 3979) by Hakeem Jeffries (NY) along with Gregario Sablan (MP) and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressmen Rob Wittman (VA), Garret Graves (LA), Frank LoBiondo (NJ), and Mike Thompson (CA). The Senate companion bill (S. 1940) was introduced by CSC …
CARE Partners, CSC Members Highlight Need for Recreational Use of Refuges Read More »
On October 11, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) member Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia hosted a ceremony to recognize National Hunting and Fishing Day by signing a proclamation. Held at the Governor’s office in the state capitol, the proclamation and ceremony celebrated the important economic, social, and cultural role hunting and angling play in the Peach State. Ceremony …
Georgia: National Hunting and Fishing Day Proclamation and Ceremony Read More »
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