On October 5, thirty-four of the nation’s leading hunting, angling and conservation organizations sent a letter to Senate and House Energy bill (S. 2012) conferees in strong support of including important provisions from the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act (S. 405) and Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act (H.R. 2406) in final conferenced energy legislation. The …
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On September 25, the Maryland Hunting Coalition hosted the 2nd Annual Hunting Summit in Annapolis, Maryland. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Alana Barricks joined representatives from nearly 20 different sportsmen’s organizations to present their organizational goals for the 2017 legislative session. The Summit provided an opportunity for attendees to discuss matters of …
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With fall hunting seasons finally under way, many Midwestern sportsmen and women looking for places to hunt can utilize state programs that provide public access to private lands. These programs help supplement existing public hunting grounds for local hunters, while also allowing private landowners to maintain control over their property. Benefits for landowners enrolled in …
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On August 25, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) published a Notice of Intent to the public in preparation for a Legislative Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed expansion of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The proposed expansion would transfer 301,057 acres of public land to the …
In 2015 alone, Pennsylvania’s sportsmen and women generated over $99 million in conservation funding through the “user-pays, public-benefits” program known as the American System of Conservation Funding. These funds are essential for both the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as they carry out their work to protect and enhance Pennsylvania’s …
On September 29, twenty-nine sportsmen’s conservation organizations submitted a letter to the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations advocating for a number of management directives related to wolf populations in the United States. The letter also expressed support for the decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to delist the …
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On September 29, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the 4th annual “Texas Bass, Bucks & Boots” regional event in Houston. During the reception and dinner, the sportsmen’s community, including CSF staff and partners, discussed upcoming policy priorities at the federal and state level within Texas and the Midwest region. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed …
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Participating in the Brad Rowse Policy Fellowship Program with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) this summer, I learned something new every day and I gained a much greater appreciation for the political process as it pertains to hunting, fishing, shooting and conservation. Growing up in Kentucky, I typically spent the fall chasing white-tails, the winter …
As National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) approaches, on Saturday, September 24, the hunting and angling conservation community across the country, including governors, allied industries, and sportsmen’s organizations, have showcased their support for this important day recognizing the conservation efforts of America’s sportsmen and women. Nineteen governors, including 16 Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Members signed proclamations recognizing …
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This past weekend, the bipartisan Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a sportsmen’s retreat at the historical Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area in Hancock, Maryland. Over 20 Caucus members attended the weekend retreat including the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Past President and Maryland Co-Chair Senator John Astle, NASC Executive Council Member and Maryland Co-Chair …
On September 1, Nebraska’s Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program kicked off its 5th year of operations and began accepting game meat donations from local hunters. HHH was established by the Nebraska legislature in 2012 through the efforts of the Nebraska Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum and the Nebraska Sportsmen’s Foundation and provides ground venison to Nebraskans …
Nebraska: Hunters Helping the Hungry Now Accepting Donations Read More »
On September 20, members of the Nevada Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) and leaders from the Nevada sportsmen’s community gathered to honor the late Senator Debbie Smith at the Senator Debbie Smith Memorial Shoot in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees, including a number of first-time shooters, had the opportunity to shoot trap at the Clark County Shooting …
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On September 20, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Appalachian States Coordinator John Culclasure testified before the West Virginia Joint Commission on Economic Development during an interim session hearing on the economic impact of allowing Sunday hunting across the state. The National Rifle Association’s Dakota Moore also testified before the committee. Culclasure’s testimony focused on the …
West Virginia: CSF Participates in Committee Hearing on Sunday Hunting Read More »
By: Senator Robin Webb (KY), President, National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses As President of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and Co-Chair of the Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, I am proud to join like-minded sportsmen-legislators from across the nation in celebrating the 44th National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, September 24. In celebrating this …
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The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) unveiled a campaign called “60-in-60” during a policy briefing on Capitol Hill on September 21, hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). This campaign aims to increase numbers of anglers in the United States from 46 million to 60 million in 60 months by …
Sportfishing and Boating Community Launches Campaign to Increase Angling Participation Read More »
On September 14, nearly 50 Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, along with leaders of the sportsmen’s community and industry gathered at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 27th Annual Banquet & Auction in Washington, DC, themed, “A Celebration of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus: Our Leaders in Conservation.” Prior …
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My name is Shannon Riley and I was a summer 2016 Brad Rowse Policy Fellow at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. A senior History Major at the University of Notre Dame, I was searching for an internship opportunity that would permit me to further define my public policy interests and CSF allowed me to do just …
On September 7, sportsmen-legislators from across the West gathered in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho for a reception hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). This reception provided an opportunity for legislators to discuss upcoming priorities for sportsmen and women in the Western United States. This year’s reception featured a discussion on western state land access programs …
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On August 25, Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Steven G. Salant ruled that the Montgomery County Department of Parks’ bowhunting deer management program does not violate Maryland’s animal cruelty code. The case began with a lawsuit filed against the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission by a member of the animal rights group, People for …
The participation rates in the state have dropped around five percent in hunting and nearly 15 percent in angling since the 1980s. For the past decade, the number of sportsmen and women in Minnesota has remained stable, with approximately 1.1 million resident anglers and 550,000 resident hunters. While the number of sportsmen and women are …
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