At a ceremony in Brunswick, Georgia, on April 25, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia signed legislation that will adjust hunting and fishing license fees and simplify the license structure for residents and non-residents in the Peach State, for the first time since 1992. Sponsored by Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative …
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On April 27 and 28, members of the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered with representatives from the state’s conservation community; staff from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism; and allied industry partners to participate in the 11th annual Larry Magill Sportsman Challenge. A Kansas legislative tradition, this annual event celebrates the Sunflower State’s …
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On April 24, the North Carolina Senate adopted Senate Resolution 370, which opposes the implementation of catch shares for federal fisheries management in the South Atlantic and federal waters off the coast of North Carolina. This bill is sponsored by North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Senator Bill Rabon. “This resolution is a proactive …
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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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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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
North Dakota: Caucus Leadership Advances Pro-Sportsmen Legislation In 2017 Read More »
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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