On January 5, Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Senator Dave Lawson and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Kara Hartman spoke at a sportsmen’s seminar in Christiana, Delaware, hosted by The Sisterhood of the Outdoors. Held at the Cabela’s store, the seminar focused primarily on women in the outdoors, and provided an opportunity for …
On January 4, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick presented at the Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Keeping Georgia Wild Summit. The biannual gathering of in-state conservation organizations serves as an opportunity for the larger conservation community to discuss issues of importance directly with representatives from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prior …
On December 19, 2017, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), along with National Deer Alliance, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, Quality Deer Management Association, and Ruffed Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society, submitted a letter in support of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) efforts in the Yellowwood State Forest. Developed with input from public …
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On January 10, the South Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a reception to kick off the start of the 2018 legislative session with members of the South Dakota legislature, representatives from sportsmen’s groups, and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks. The reception provided an opportunity for South Dakota legislators to exchange ideas …
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Several western states have already begun their 2018 legislative sessions. This week, the state legislatures of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, and Washington all convened, with a number of other states to soon follow. In the coming weeks and months, numerous pieces of legislation affecting hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping are likely to be introduced …
In late 2017, Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Ryan Zinke announced the creation of two new Federal Advisory Committees (FAC): the International Wildlife Conservation Council and Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council. The International Wildlife Conservation Council will advise and provide recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior on the benefits of international hunting. …
CSF Applauds the Interior Department for Creation of Two New Federal Advisory Committees Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) States Program Team provides support for the 48 state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses organized under the bipartisan National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (collectively over 2,000 state legislators), as well as the 36 members of the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus. As part of this support, the States Program Team tracks legislation and …
Interactive Legislative and Regulatory Tracking Service Now Available on CSF Website Read More »
As sportsmen and women in Michigan celebrate the New Year, the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus is proud to recognize their continued partnership with the Hal and Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation (Foundation). “The Glassen Foundation is proud to continue to support the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus,” said The Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation President, Tom …
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On December 18, Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Joe Uecker cosponsored Senate Bill 242, legislation that would repeal Ohio’s prohibition against the manufacture or sale of certain types of knives. Switchblade knives, springblade knives, and gravity knives are legal to possess in Ohio, but the manufacture, sale or provision of these knives is currently …
On December 13, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced H.R. 200, a bill sponsored by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Don Young (AK) that amends the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen. Prior to being discharged from the Committee, measures to improve …
On December 18, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Senator Steve Daines (MT) and Senator Michael Bennet (CO) introduced the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2017 (S. 2243). This legislation would reauthorize and increase funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP). VPA-HIP is a grant program reauthorized by the 2014 Farm …
CSC Members Introduce Legislation to Improve Public Access to Private Lands Read More »
On December 18, the Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act (H.R. 3979) passed out of the House of Representatives with a strong bipartisan vote of 371-14. On October 11, H.R 3979 was introduced by Congressmen Hakeem Jeffries (NY) and Gregario Sablin (MP) and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressmen Rob Wittman (VA), Garret Graves (LA), Frank …
House Passes the Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act with Strong Bipartisan Support Read More »
On December 12, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Indiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus sent a letter supporting the Emergency Fuel Reduction Act of 2017 (S. 1752) to Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly, a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. The bill, S. 1752, hopes to expedite wildfire prevention projects, and improve forest and wildland health, which in …
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On December 18, the New Jersey Assembly Committee on Appropriations unanimously reported out Assembly Bill 1616, which would authorize the use of tracking dogs to recover lost deer in the Garden State. This bipartisan legislation is sponsored by Co-Chair of the New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus Assemblyman John Burzichelli, and is co-sponsored by …
New Jersey: Bill to Authorize the Use of Tracking Dogs Clears Another Hurdle Read More »
The Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus of Canada has named Tom Brooke, former President of the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association (CSIA), an Honorary Member of the Caucus. “I am honored to be able to recognize the dedication that Tom Brooke has to fishing and all of Canada’s outdoor heritage activities,” said Member of Parliament (MP) Bob Zimmer, …
Tom Brooke Named Honorary Member of the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus of Canada Read More »
By: Ryan Duregger, Brad Rowse Policy Fellow, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation I am not a hunter or a fisherman. Growing up in a suburban area kept me largely out of contact with this community, and it was not until my time at Roanoke College in Salem, VA that I was able to immerse myself in true …
Fighting for the Sportsman in the City: A Non-Consumptive User’s Reflection on CSF Read More »
On December 18, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Montana Governor Steve Bullock, State Representative Alan Doane, leaders from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), and others participated in a press conference announcing the creation of the Montana Land Access Network. The event kicked off with statements from Governor Bullock, Representative Doane, RMEF, and …
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Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI) introduced H.R. 4647, the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. This bipartisan bill aims to meet the increasing need for proactive wildlife conservation funding for the full array of our nation’s fish and wildlife resources and the habitats on which they depend. …
Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Bill for State-based Wildlife Conservation Funding Read More »
House Natural Resources Committee Approves Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Bill The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources approved H.R. 200, a bill sponsored by Congressman Don Young (AK) that amends the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen. A coalition of organizations representing the saltwater …
Landmark Legislation to Benefit Saltwater Anglers Advances in U.S. House Read More »
By Zachary Sheldon, Upper Midwestern States Coordinator, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation This October, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation hosted the 14th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Traverse City, Michigan. After a week of hosting a conference, and all the work that entails, there was no way we were leaving Michigan without taking advantage …
Michigan Grouse Enhanced Management Sites: A Crown Jewel in Access Programs Read More »
