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CSC Leadership Takes Office and Promises Action on the Sportsmen’s Package

February 6, 2013 (Washington, DC) – On February 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the “Changing of the Guard” reception and dinner in Washington, DC. The event honored the prior leadership of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and welcomed the 113th Congress’ CSC leadership. Eleven members of Congress joined hunting, fishing, and other …

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CSF Receives Sporting Classics’ “Sporting Heritage Award of Excellence”

On January 17, Sporting Classics magazine awarded the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) with the “Sporting Heritage Award of Excellence.” The award was presented to CSF President Jeff Crane during the CSF and National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report press conference at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Doug Painter, former President and …

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Maryland: Legislative Sportsmen’s Luncheon

On January 24, the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Foundation, in partnership with the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, hosted the first Caucus event of the year with a Welcome Luncheon in Annapolis, MD. Over 50 sportsmen-legislators attended the event and were joined by leaders of the Maryland sporting community, including leaders of various sportsmen-based conservation organizations and …

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New Caucus Leadership for the 113th Congress Announced

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce the new leadership of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) for the 113th Congress. Leadership positions in the CSC are selected by fellow sportsmen-legislators in the Caucus. Serving as the Senate Co-Chairs are Senators Kay Hagan (NC) and John Thune (SD) and the Vice-Chairs are Senators …

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Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report Shows Hunting and Fishing Expenditures Are on the Rise

  Sportsmen’s activities prove to be a powerful economic force   (Las Vegas, NV) January 17, 2013 – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) released two new reports today documenting the importance of sportsmen’s activities in America. NSSF’s “Hunting in America: An Economic Force for Conservation“and CSF’s “America’s Sporting Heritage, Fueling …

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CFC Deadline Extended to December 31st – Still Time to Donate

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is eligible to receive donations from government employees through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity List. CSF is committed to promoting, protecting and advancing the interest of hunters, recreational shooters and anglers, and trappers in the halls of government, but without the help of our generous donors, CSF staff could …

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Federal Budget Sequestration and Its Impact on Americas Fish and Wildlife Resources

In August of 2011, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 aimed at cutting the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years by mandating automatic spending caps on the federal government’s nondefense-related, mandatory and discretionary spending – known as sequestration. This legislation requires that 7.6% of the nation’s Wildlife and Sport …

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New Jersey: Sunday Hunting Bill Clears Assembly Committee

Assembly Bill 1538, sponsored by Assemblyman John Burzichelli (Co-Chair, New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus) and Assemblywoman Alison Little McHose, passed out of the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee by a unanimous vote (5-0) on Monday, December 10. AB 1538 would authorize deer hunting with firearms on Sundays on private property only. Archery …

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Combined Federal Campaign – (CFC) #92624

Combined Federal Campaign – (CFC) #92624The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is eligible to receive donations from government employees through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity List. CSF is committed to promoting, protecting and advancing the rights of hunters, recreational shooters and anglers, and trappers in the halls of government, but without the help of our …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Seeks A Southeastern States Manager

States in Region: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, and WV. Description The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is seeking a Southeastern States Manager to manage the region’s state affairs. In the Southeastern region you will serve as an interface with the existing regional state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s …

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CSF Hosts Holiday Thank You Reception

On Monday, December 3, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a reception on Capitol Hill to celebrate the holidays and thank the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), sponsors and partners for their commitment to CSF in 2012. Members of Congress, congressional staff, outdoor industry-allies and sportsmen-organization leaders brought their holiday cheer and enjoyed cigars and holiday …

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State Sportsman Leaders Support Pro-Sportsmen Agenda at Annual Summit

State legislative and other sportsmen’s leaders from across the nation gathered last week at the 9th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit to discuss an agenda to address sportsmen’s issues in state capitals across the country. The three-day Summit, held at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach, South …

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State Sportsman Leaders Support Pro-Sportsmen Agenda at Annual Summit

December 3, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) – State legislative and other sportsmen’s leaders from across the nation gathered last week at the 9th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit to discuss an agenda to address sportsmen’s issues in state capitals across the country. The three-day Summit, held at the Marina Inn at Grande …

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National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) 9th Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit

The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) will be holding its 9th Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in two weeks’ time. The NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit is the largest gathering of pro-sportsmen legislators that occurs each year. This event provides the bipartisan group of sportsmen-legislators – representing states across the nation – with …

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New Hampshire: Lead Sinker Ban (SB 224) Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 In January of 2012,

In January of 2012, despite a lack of scientific evidence of the impact of lead sinkers on loon populations, New Hampshire legislators introduced SB 224 which would have prohibited lead sinkers weighing less than an ounce and any lead jig measuring less than 2.5” along its longest axis. However, with the strong opposition from members …

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