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Oregon: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Biennial Dinner and Auction

On May 2, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, with assistance from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), hosted its biennial dinner and auction in Salem, bringing together sportsmen’s groups and outdoor industry partners to celebrate Oregon’s time-honored traditions of hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. “The input and assistance from our partners in the sportsmen’s community, …

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Pennsylvania: Apprentice Hunting Bill Advances

On April 26, the Pennsylvania House Committee on Game and Fisheries unanimously voted to pass House Bill 485. The bill, sponsored by Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative Neil Goodman, would expand Pennsylvania’s mentored hunting program to include hunters that are 12-16 years old. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pennsylvania Federation of …

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Recreational Anglers Faced with Shortest Gulf Red Snapper Season Ever

On May 2, NOAA Fisheries announced recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico will have three days to fish for red snapper in federal waters in 2017. The season will run from June 1-3, and include only one weekend day. Despite a healthy, robust population of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, seasons have …

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California: CSF Comments on 365-Day Fishing License Bill

On April 24, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments in support of California Senate Bill 187. The bill, authored by California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Co-Chair Senator Tom Berryhill, would establish a 365-day fishing license in California. Annual fishing licenses in the state currently expire on January 1 each year, irrespective of the date of …

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Colorado: Caucus Hosts Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol

On April 20, the Colorado Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted hunting and other conservation groups from across the Centennial State for Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol in Denver. Participating organizations had the opportunity to set up tables and displays on the first floor of the Capitol, providing them with the chance to interact with legislators, visitors …

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Mid-Atlantic Region: Suppressor, Airbow, and Airgun Demonstration

On April 21, Members of the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Department of Natural Resources officials, conservation partners, and members of the law enforcement community participated in a Mid-Atlantic Shoot and Policy Forum in Henderson, Maryland. Director David Saveikis from the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife stated, “”The demonstration on Airbows and firearm suppressors was …

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Montana: Adult Apprentice Hunting Bill Passes House, Awaits Governor Signature

On April 22, the Montana House of Representatives voted to pass Senate Bill 218 by a vote of 90-10. The bill – sponsored by Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Mark Blasdel – would allow first-time adult hunters to participate in the state’s apprentice hunting program. SB 218 now only awaits the signature of Governors …

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North Carolina: Sunday Hunting Legislation Advances

On April 25, House Bill 559, titled “Outdoor Heritage Enhanced,” passed the House of Representatives on a 102-17 vote. Sponsored by North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) Co-Chair Representative John Bell and Caucus member Representative Chris Millis, HB 559 would expand Sunday hunting to public lands and public waters, subject to rules established by the …

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North Dakota: Caucus Leadership Advances Pro-Sportsmen Legislation In 2017

The 2017 North Dakota legislative session is coming to a close, but not before two important pro-sportsmen’s bills were recently signed into law. House Bill 1204 – Introduced and supported by members of the North Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, including Co-Chairs Representative Todd Porter and Senator Erin Oban, this bill lowers the age requirement to …

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Oregon: Poaching Violations Reporting Bill Passes House

On April 24, the Oregon House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass House Bill 3158A, which would require the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission to implement a program to encourage the reporting of wildlife law violations. The bill was subsequently referred to the desk of the Senate President and is currently awaiting its Senate committee …

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West Virginia: Sunday Hunting Legislation Signed into Law

On April 24, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 345 into law. Sponsored by West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Mark Maynard, SB 345 will legalize Sunday hunting statewide on private lands with written permission of the landowner. Prior to the passage of SB 345, Sunday hunting on private lands was regulated …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Welcomes New USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomes former Georgia Governor, Sonny Perdue, as the new Secretary of Agriculture. In a favorable vote of 87 to 11, Perdue will take over the Department of Agriculture and oversee the nation’s food and farm programs, to include agriculture subsidies, public land and forests, and conservation efforts, among others. Secretary …

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Florida: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Hosts Caucus Dinner

On April 18, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a dinner outside of Tallahassee, Florida. The event provided an opportunity for FWC Commissioners and staff, executive office staff, and legislators to discuss and gather in support of important hunting, angling, and other conservation issues. Caucus Co-Chairs, …

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Missouri: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Shoot and Luncheon

On April 18, the Missouri Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a trap and skeet shoot and luncheon. Caucus members, staff from the Missouri Department of Conservation, industry partners, and members of the state’s sportsmen’s community gathered to discuss conservation issues and see who could break the most clay targets. Prior to the friendly competition, attendees discussed …

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New Hampshire: Governor Sununu Signs Crossbow Bill into Law

On April 17, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, one of the newest members of the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), signed HB 428 into law, which expands opportunities for crossbow hunters throughout the state. With the passage of HB 428, Granite State hunters aged 68 and older will now be able to use crossbows during …

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Oregon: Bill to Expand Mentored Hunting Passes House

On April 13, the Oregon House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass House Bill 2566, which would expand the ability of first-time hunters to participate in the state’s mentored hunting program. The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate on April 17 and is awaiting committee referral. HB 2566 would expand the maximum age for youth …

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Vista Outdoor CEO Mark DeYoung Appointed as CSF Honorary Board Member

Recently, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Board of Directors appointed Vista Outdoor Chairman and CEO Mark DeYoung as an Honorary Board Member. DeYoung joins 30 leaders of the sportsmen’s community and allied industries who are committed to CSF’s mission to work with Congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting …

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West Virginia: Legislature Adjourns with Successes for Sportsmen

In West Virginia, two major pro-sportsmen’s bills were recently signed into law, and a House Resolution that supports the Hearing Protection Act was adopted by the House. Specifically, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) member Governor Jim Justice has signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 473 – This bill, sponsored by West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s …

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Sportfish: A Convenient Scapegoat for a Complex Problem

By Andy Treharne, Senior Director, Federal Land Policy/Western States, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation In places where native fish populations have declined, proposals to remove non-native sportfish have been touted by some as an effective method to boost diminishing populations of native species, such as salmon. Proponents of this type of management argue that introduced sportfish species, …

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Idaho: Legislative Session Concludes with Multiple Wins for Sportsmen

With the 2017 Idaho legislative session officially concluding on March 29, sportsmen and women celebrated the passage of several bills of importance to the state’s hunting and angling community. Included among these were measures to fund fish and wildlife management, combat the introduction and spread of invasive species, and manage grizzly bears. Among the notable …

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