On March 29, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a breakfast at the Museum Gallery in the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. State legislators, officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, and representatives from local and national sportsmen’s groups gathered to hear talks on pressing conservation issues for Ohio’s sportsmen and women. Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus …
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On March 30, just three days after the introduction of the Sportsmen’s Act in the Senate, the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee passed S. 733 with a voice vote. Bill sponsor Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) serves as the Committee Chairwoman, and cosponsors Senator Martin Heinrich (NM), Senator Jim Risch (ID), and Senator Joe Manchin …
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On March 22, more than 30 sportsmen’s conservation groups sent letters to the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee, urging support of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). NAWCA is a unique, voluntary-based competitive matching grant program that leverages non-federal to federal funds in excess of a 2:1 …
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On March 27, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Senator Martin Heinrich (NM), along with CSC leaders, Senators Jim Risch (ID), Joe Manchin (WV), Deb Fischer (NE), and Heidi Heitkamp (ND), introduced a bipartisan sportsmen’s package of legislation (S. 733) in the Senate. Provisions within this bill would increase access to …
On March 16, legislation that would increase hunting and angling access and opportunities for non-resident, full-time college students in Alabama headed to the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Robert Bentley’s desk. Sponsored by Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative Tommy Hanes, House Bill 3 authorizes a nonresident student at an institution of higher education to …
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On March 20, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane joined Shimano American Corporation in Ladson, South Carolina for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of the company’s new facility. In addition to CSF, the ceremony gathered partners from the sportsmen’s industry and representatives from several other hunting and fishing organizations including the Coastal …
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On March 17, the Idaho Senate voted unanimously to pass House Bill 230. The bill, sponsored by the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee, would raise fees for general hunting and fishing licenses as well as tags, and provide additional funding for depredation and sportsmen’s access programs. Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Senators Lee Heider …
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On March 16, the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Idaho Sportsmen’s Alliance co-hosted a legislative reception in downtown Boise, Idaho, for a celebration of the state’s hunting and angling traditions. In addition to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), representatives from a wide range of sportsmen’s groups were in attendance, including Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Idaho Hunter …
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On March 9, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb as the newest member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Governor Holcomb joins the 29 other governors, and one lieutenant governor, dedicated to protecting and advancing the interests of America’s sportsmen and women, and advancing professional fish and wildlife management policy. “It’s …
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On March 20, the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation hosted their quarterly meeting, which focused on Chronic Wasting Disease and hunter recruitment. The Council is comprised of 20 individuals who provide input on ways to promote and enhance Pennsylvania’s outdoor heritage, along with an advisor, Robb Miller, who oversees administration of Council …
On March 21, The U.S. Senate voted 52 – 47 to pass House Joint (HJ) Resolution 69, which nullifies the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) rule, “Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska.” After passage, the Resolution was sent to the President’s desk for a …
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On March 22, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a breakfast event in the State Capitol in Charleston. The event provided the opportunity for state legislators, officials from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and representatives from local and national sportsmen’s groups to discuss conservation policy priorities for the Mountain State. West Virginia …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its first Capitol Hill policy briefing of 2017, on March 22, on the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The briefing was attended by Members of Congress and their staff, as well as representatives from sportsmen’s and other conservation groups. NAWCA is a unique, voluntary-based competitive matching grant program …
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Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a unanimous, 3-0 decision to remove Wyoming’s wolf population from the Endangered Species List, effectively recognizing the authority of the state to manage the species within its borders. The ruling affirms the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2012 de-listing rule that found Wyoming …
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On March 9, the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted an indoor shooting range event at Stoddard’s Indoor Gun Range in downtown Atlanta. The event provided an opportunity for legislators, legislative staffers, and conservation partners to receive professional firearm training and instruction as well as discuss important conservation issues. Senate Caucus Chair and National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council …
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On March 13, the Idaho Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources voted to pass House Bill 230 to the Senate floor with a “Do Pass” recommendation, several days after the bill passed the Idaho House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee, would raise fees for general hunting …
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On March 15, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in hosting the annual Illinois Wild Game Dinner in Springfield. This event gathered several state legislators as well as members of the sportsmen’s community to discuss sportsmen’s policy priorities within the state and across the Midwestern region. Representative Brandon Phelps, National …
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On March 14, the Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a luncheon and panel discussion which included conservation experts from across the state who spoke about the future of hunting and fishing in Iowa. Members of the caucus, representatives from local sportsmen’s groups, and industry partners were in attendance. The panel, which included representatives from the …
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On March 14, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its semi-annual sportsmen’s Q&A and shootout at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock, Washington. The event kicked off with a policy update from Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Phil Fortunato and Representative Brian Blake. During Lunch, former Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair and National Assembly of …
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Legislation to expand Sunday hunting opportunities in West Virginia cleared the first major hurdle recently. Senate Bill 345, sponsored by West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Mark Maynard, passed the Senate on March 1 with a 26-6 vote. If enacted, Sunday hunting would be legal on private lands statewide with the written consent of …
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