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Fish and Wildlife Conservation Leaders Call for $1.3 Billion Annual Investment for States

A 21st Century Vision for Investing in and Connecting People to Nature A group of energy, business and conservation leaders today released their recommendations on how to avert the growing endangered species crisis in this country. The Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish & Wildlife Resources determined that utilizing a portion of revenues …

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House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan SHARE Act, Supports America’s Hunters and Anglers

On February 26, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 242 – 161 in favor of the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act (H.R. 2406), known as the SHARE Act. Introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), with original cosponsors CSC Co-Chair Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN) and Vice-Chairs Congressmen Jeff Duncan (R-SC) …

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CSF Welcomes Central Appalachian States Coordinator

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has announced the addition of John Culclasure as CSF’s Central Appalachian Coordinator. As the newest member of CSF’s States Program Team, John will work on state hunting and fishing-related policies in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Prior to joining CSF, John served as the Land Protection Manager …

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Florida Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Event in Tallahassee

On February 10, the Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) hosted a Caucus dinner in Tallahassee, Florida. The event provided an opportunity for FWCC Commissioner Chuck Roberts and his staff, as well as legislators and representatives from the sportsmen’s community, to gather in support of policies benefitting hunting …

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Mississippi Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Fish Fry

On February 17, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted their annual fish fry in Jackson. The annual dinner, held in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), brings together sportsman-legislators, MDWFP staff and members of the state’s sportsmen’s community to discuss important issues and support the state’s rich hunting and …

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Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Shoot-Out at Littlerock

On February 23, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its semi-annual sportsmen’s advisory board meeting and shootout at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock, Washington. The event kicked off with a roundtable discussion and question/answer session between legislators and representatives from sportsmen’s organizations and industry. Caucus Co-Chair Senator Pam Roach and Senator Kirk Pearson, along with …

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Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Fish-in at the Capitol

On February 15, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the first “Fish-in at the Capitol” to celebrate the vast economic and conservation benefits provided by the state’s recreational fishing community and to introduce new anglers to the sport. At the event, beginner children and adult anglers, and legislators and their staff, had the opportunity to …

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Wildlife Conservation Groups Oppose Hunting and Trapping Restrictions in Alaska

On February 18, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter to the Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife to express support for the testimony given by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) at a February 9 hearing titled, “Federal Interactions with State Management of Fish and Wildlife.” The letter echoes AFWA’s …

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Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Gather during National Governors Association Meeting

On February 20, members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) gathered in Washington, DC for a reception hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Coinciding with the National Governors Association meeting, this reception provided an opportunity for governors to discuss upcoming priorities for sportsmen and women in their states. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed attendees, …

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Caucus Showcase: Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus

Wisconsin was one of the most recent states to form a legislative sportsmen’s caucus, joining the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) as the 45th member state in January 2015. Working in close coordination with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus has quickly gained a membership base of 50 legislators (nearly …

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Maryland Hunters Rally at the State Capitol for Annual “Blaze and Camo Day”

On February 5, the Maryland Hunting Coalition hosted its annual “Blaze and Camo Day” rally at the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis. The annual rally provided an opportunity to celebrate Maryland’s rich outdoor sporting heritage while discussing policies, with state lawmakers, on opportunities to advance hunting and fishing. . Several members of the bipartisan Maryland …

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Plano Synergy Partners with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Plano Synergy. Joining CSF as a Diamond level Mission Partner, Plano Synergy’s support will be directed towards CSF’s mission of protecting and advancing the hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping traditions in the halls of government. “The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s mission really …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Welcomes Back Congress, Discusses Sportsmen’s Priorities

On February 9, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its annual “Welcome Back to Congress” reception on Capitol Hill, gathering new and returning Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). Among attendees were 30 Members of Congress, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Senator Joe Manchin (WV) and Congressmen Rob Wittman (VA) and Tim Walz …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Partners Gather at SHOT Show 2016

Last week, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff and industry partners headed to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show. During the convention, CSF hosted a reception to bring together Board Members, industry and organization partners, and other CSF supporters and discuss upcoming policies related to hunting and the shooting sports. …

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CSF Attends 14th Annual Georgia Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol

On January 14, sportsmen and women, representatives from conservation organizations, and Department of Natural Resources personnel filled the Georgia State Capitol for the 14th Annual Georgia Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day.  The annual event, held at the beginning of the legislative session, provides a venue for elected officials to hear from the hunting and angling community …

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Idaho Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Kick-Off Breakfast

On Thursday, January 28, the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of sportsmen-legislators working to safeguard Idaho’s hunting, angling, trapping, and recreational shooting traditions, hosted its annual kick-off breakfast in Boise to celebrate the state’s outdoor pastimes and discuss sportsmen’s priorities for the 2016 session. Idaho Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Donna Pence (D-Gooding), discussed …

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