On April 22, the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), a federal advisory committee that advises the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture on recreational hunting and wildlife resource issues, submitted a letter to both Secretaries providing guidance on how values of and opportunities for sportsmen and women should be considered in proposals seeking to …
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On May 18, the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their second Annual Field Day and Wild Game Dinner. Over 20 Caucus members were joined by representatives from more than a dozen hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping organizations. The bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators came together for an opportunity to practice target shooting, bass fishing …
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On May 25, the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol in the Legislative Office Building in Albany, New York. The event served as an opportunity to showcase the benefits that the time-honored traditions of hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping provide for the Empire State. The event featured booths from …
On May 25, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Senator Andrew Brock introduced legislation to amend the North Carolina state constitution to protect the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife in the Old North State. If Senate Bill 889 passes, North Carolina voters would be presented with the option to vote in favor or …
North Carolina: Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish Legislation Introduced Read More »
On May 24, the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy briefing on Senate Bills 1166 and 1168, legislation that would provide the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) the authority to establish license and permit fees. Approximately 20 members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus attended the briefing as well …
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The South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their annual spring legislative reception on May 25 in Columbia, South Carolina. The day began with striped-bass fishing on Lake Murray and concluded with a legislative reception and fish fry that evening. Attended by over 60 legislators, the event provided a time to enjoy fishing and comradery …
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On April 26, members of the bipartisan California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus joined with sportsmen and women from around the state for the Caucus’s annual reception celebrating the Golden State’s rich outdoor sporting heritage. Caucus Co-Chairs Senator John Moorlach, and Assembly Members Brian Dahle and Jim Frazier were in attendance, highlighting the important role the …
California: Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Annual Reception Read More »
Following the request of several federal and state sportsmen-legislators, Governor Jerry Brown recently appointed Russell Burns, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, to the California Fish and Game Commission. In late 2015, when two Commission seats became vacant, the California sportsmen’s community urged Gov. Brown to ensure that hunters and anglers would continue to have a …
California: Sportsman Appointed to California Fish and Game Commission Read More »
On May 11, HB 289, a bill to expand Sunday hunting, championed by the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, passed the House overwhelmingly with a vote of 36-3. On May 19, the bill passed out of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Control. If passed into law, HB …
Delaware: Sunday Deer Hunting Bill Passes House, Senate Committee Read More »
On May 11, the New Hampshire House of Representatives concurred with a minor amendment to HB 500 (also called the Hunter’s Hearing Protection Act) made by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. HB 500 would authorize the use of firearm suppressors for hunting; the amendment simply removed the “findings” section of the bill leaving …
New Hampshire: Suppressor Bill Primed for Governor’s Consideration Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is honored to become a YETI Conservation Partner, and work together to advance the interests of hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen. Partnering with YETI, the maker of high quality, durable outdoor products, will help strengthen the voice of sportsmen and women across the country by providing CSF with the resources to …
This campaign includes a letter developed and published by several members of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners, a group of the nation's leading conservation organizations. It explains how hunters and anglers are true conservationists. CSF developed several infographics showing how hunters and anglers contribute to the American System of Conservation Funding through their outdoor pursuits.
On May 10, 30 bipartisan Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) joined representatives from the sportsmen’s community for a trap, skeet and sporting clays competition at the annual Congressional Shoot-Out in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Held annually for more than 20 years, this event brings together Republicans and Democrats, who share a common goal in …
On April 18-19, recreational fishing community representatives met as part of a multi-phase process to identify strategies for addressing current and future Gulf of Mexico red snapper management challenges. Facilitated by Florida State University’s FCRC Consensus Center, the third meeting of the Gulf Angler Focus Group Initiative produced constructive discussion on the current condition of …
Gulf Anglers Explore Improved Management Options for Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Read More »
On April 25 – 26, the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the 10th Annual Larry Magill Sportsmen’s Challenge. The first day consisted of a multi-species fishing tournament on Milford Lake, and the second day included a sporting clays shoot. The event memorializes the late Larry Magill, a friend of sportsmen and women who helped organize …
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On April 21, the New Hampshire House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee voted 11-5 to concur with a minor amendment made by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to HB 500 – a bill to authorize the use of firearm suppressors for hunting. HB 500 (also called the Hunter’s Hearing Protection Act) is sponsored by …
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On May 2, Governor Chris Christie issued a conditional veto on New Jersey Senate Bill 977 and Senate Bill 978. The bills initially would have prohibited the import, export, sale, possession, and transport of “Big 5” African species and their parts (including taxidermy). Christie’s conditional veto will allow for the transport, import and export of “Big …
New Jersey: Governor Christie Issues Conditional Veto on Trophy Ban Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and National Deer Alliance (NDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on April 28 that will enhance advocacy efforts for hunting across the country. “Deer are the most commonly pursued and economically important big game species in North America. We look forward to our partnership with the NDA and their expanding …
CSF Partners with National Deer Alliance as Unified Voice for Hunters Read More »
On April 18, 11 members from the California Congressional Delegation, including seven bipartisan members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, formally asked California Governor Jerry Brown to consider appointing members of the state’s outdoor sporting community to the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission). Leaders of the California State Legislature’s Outdoor Sporting Caucus also submitted a …
California: Legislators Weigh-In On Fish and Game Commission Vacancies Read More »
Representatives from the conservation community joined Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members on Capitol Hill for a briefing on April 20 to discuss recommendations released by the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish & Wildlife Resources. The briefing was hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies …
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