By Alana Barricks, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator, Congressional Sportsmen's Founation I grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania and, although my family members were not hunters, I was always surrounded by passionate members of the sportsmen’s community. Little did I know, their hunting access was being restricted by an antiquated Sunday hunting ban. It wasn’t until I began …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently welcomed Dave Allen, Outdoor Products President for Vista Outdoor Inc., to its Board of Directors. Allen joins 29 other leaders from the sportsmen’s community and allied industries who are committed to CSF’s mission of protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. At Vista Outdoor, Allen is responsible …
On March 8, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a luncheon on the lawn of the Capitol Complex. With over 300 people in attendance, the event brought together legislators, members of the conservation community, outdoor industry leaders, and state agency representatives to learn more about the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the varied positive impacts hunting …
Alabama: CSF Joins Sportsmen’s Caucus, Sportsmen’s Groups at Capitol Complex Read More »
On March 1, the Arkansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) held their annual joint fish fry luncheon at the Arkansas Association of Counties office in Little Rock. The annual event is an opportunity for members of the legislature to discuss policies from fisheries management to feral hog control with …
Arkansas: Caucus and Commission Host Annual Luncheon Read More »
Several legislative proposals aimed at improving access for California’s recreational anglers are currently under consideration by the state’s legislature. California law currently stipulates that anglers are not required to purchase a fishing license until the age of 16. Assembly Bill 478, introduced by California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Member Assembly Member Marie Waldron, would increase that …
California: Recreational Fishing Bills Move Through Legislature Read More »
On March 7, the Idaho House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 230, several days after the bill favorably passed out of the House Resources and Environment Committee. 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 …
Idaho: License Fee Bill Passes House of Representatives Read More »
On February 28, the bipartisan New Jersey Angling, Hunting and Conservation Caucus and the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance hosted their first policy forum of the 2017 legislative session. Over a dozen Caucus Members gathered to discuss legislative priorities for the sportsmen’s community, including two Caucus Co-Chairs, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Senator Steve Oroho. The …
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On March 7, more than 50 representatives from the nation’s leading wildlife conservation organizations gathered in Spokane, Washington, for the biannual American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) meeting. The meeting took place in concert with the 82nd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. During the meeting, conservation leaders discussed action plans for recommendations included in …
On March 8, the Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted an informational briefing for legislators on priority issues for sportsmen and women in the state. In addition to welcoming legislators and providing an overview of the policy priorities, Caucus leadership introduced key leaders of Wisconsin’s conservation community to address the audience. Representatives from Trout Unlimited, the …
Wisconsin: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Conservation Briefing and Luncheon Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Manager, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation As a native of southwestern Idaho, I was fortunate enough to grow up in an area where I had ample access to hunting and fishing. Whether throwing spinners for rainbow trout and smallmouth bass in the Weiser River, chasing pheasants and quail along the edge of …
State Hunting and Angling Access Programs – Unique Approaches in the Western States Read More »
On March 1, Ryan Zinke was confirmed as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior under the Trump Administration, with a bipartisan vote of 68 – 31 in the Senate. Prior to his nomination, Zinke was an active Member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), the largest bipartisan caucus in Congress and many of his CSC …
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Issues Sportsmen-Supported Orders on Day One Read More »
Recently, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Midwestern States Coordinator Joel Hodgdon traveled to Nebraska and Missouri to join events hosted by sportsmen-legislators in each state. On February 27, the Nebraska Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum hosted a conference and wild game luncheon, which gathered senators from around the state to learn more about current legislation that could …
On February 27, Washington House Bill 1464, a bill that would encourage private landowners to allow increased access to their lands for hunting and angling, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 89-7. HB 1464, which is sponsored by Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative Brian Blake, would “Provide that landowners who enter …
Washington: Bill to Increase Access to Private Lands Passes House Read More »
Over the weekend, members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) joined representatives from the sportsmen’s community in Washington, DC during the annual National Governors Association Winter Meeting for a reception hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed seven governors and other attendees and presented the event’s theme, ‘The American System …
Bills recently introduced in California and Hawaii would legalize the use of firearm suppressors for hunting in both states. Senate Bill 710, introduced by California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Member Senator Joel Anderson, would remove the felony prohibition on possession of a suppressor, and authorize individuals to use suppressors while hunting in California. A companion bill …
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On February 15, fifty-six sportsmen’s conservation organizations, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), urged President Trump to integrate strategic investments in America’s outdoor economy into the upcoming infrastructure package. Specifically, the letter sent to the President encouraged the Administration to dedicate 5 percent ($5 billion annually) of the $1 trillion infrastructure package towards natural infrastructure …
Recently, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission announced that they have directed the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to develop draft legislation that would create a new surcharge on resident adult hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses that would provide funding for both wildlife depredation issues and sportsmen’s access programs managed by the Department. According …
Idaho: New Depredation, Sportsmen’s Access Legislation Proposed Read More »
Two bills in the Indiana state legislature could impact the conservation and management of the state’s forest habitat, which is vital to many game and non-game species. Indiana S 420 would set aside at least 10 percent of each state forest as an old growth forest area, and also prohibits the Indiana Department of Natural …
Indiana: Sportsmen Oppose Bill that Limits Forest Management Read More »
On February 17, as part of the 2017 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a reception with leaders of the Minnesota conservation community. The gathering shared ideas to elevate the discussion about conservation efforts throughout the state and learned more about the accomplishments of the community. Caucus …
On February 22, the bipartisan National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council President Representative Brandon Phelps (IL) submitted a letter to all members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) urging them to support and cosponsor the Hearing Protection Act (H.R. 367/S. 59). The Hearing Protection Act will provide America’s sportsmen and women with easier …
NASC Executive Council Shows Support for Hearing Protection Act Read More »
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