Last week, bills on firearm suppressors were heard in committee in both New Hampshire (House Bill 500) and Vermont (House Bill 210); CSF’s Northeastern States Director, Brent Miller, testified in favor of both. New Hampshire House Bill 500, sponsored by Representative John Burt, a member of the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, was heard in …
CSF Weighs in on Firearm Suppressors in New Hampshire and Vermont Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to welcome the two newest members to the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC): Governor Greg Abbott of Texas and Governor Pete Ricketts of Nebraska. Governors Ricketts and Abbott join 26 other GSC members who work to protect and advance the interests of America’s sportsmen and women. “The state of …
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Welcomes Two Newest Members Read More »
On February 18, the Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus welcomed national and state-based sportsmen’s group representatives, along with Iowa Department of Natural Resources staff, to a luncheon celebrating the many and varied benefits that our outdoor heritage provides to the state. Co-Chair, Senator Dick Dearden, commented, “I appreciate everyone coming together in a bipartisan and bicameral …
Iowa Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Habitat & Heritage Luncheon Read More »
In an action that can only be viewed as an attempt for further gun control in the United States, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) recently released their “Framework for Determining Whether Certain Projectiles are ‘Primarily Intended for Sporting Purposes’ Within the Meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(c)”. This proposed rule would eliminate …
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: BATFE Pushes to Ban Common Rifle Ammunition Read More »
Last week, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its 9th Annual Caucus Fish Fry in Jackson, Mississippi. The annual event brings together sportsmen-legislators, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) staff members, and numerous other stakeholders in the Mississippi conservation community for a night of camaraderie and policy discussion in the state’s capital. Congressional …
Mississippi Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Fish Fry Read More »
On February 23, members of the New Mexico Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered at the Inn of the Governors for a reception to celebrate the Land of Enchantment’s outdoor heritage. Upwards of 30 legislators from the Roundhouse – New Mexico’s Capitol – stopped by the event to interact with members of the sportsmen’s community and acknowledge …
New Mexico Legislators Gather to Celebrate Outdoor Heritage Read More »
On February 16, CSF co-hosted and attended the Northeastern Regional Suppressor Demonstration, sponsored and organized by the American Suppressor Association. Fifty legislators from the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, as well as the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus attended the demonstration, and were afforded the opportunity to learn first-hand how firearm suppressors operate, and how strikingly …
On Saturday, February 21, nine members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) gathered for a reception in Washington, DC, hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Coinciding with the National Governors Association meeting in DC, this reception provided an opportunity for governors to spend an evening discussing relevant sportsmen’s issues and successes within their states. …
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Promotes American System of Conservation Funding Read More »
On February 2, the Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015 was introduced in the House and Senate by Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). H.R. 641 was introduced by CSC Members Congressmen Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Mike Thompson (R-CA), and S. 330, its Senate companion bill, was introduced by CSC Members Senators Dean Heller …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Conservation Easement Incentive Act Read More »
On February 3, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) introduced the African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 which combines the African Elephant Conservation Act of 1988 with a sensible regulation of ivory possession in the United States. While continuing to significantly assist anti-poaching …
Legislation for Elephant Conservation, Legal Ivory Possession Introduced Read More »
The Missouri Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its 6th annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Squirrel Gravy Kick-off Breakfast last week at the Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri. Chris Horton, the Midwestern States Director for CSF, was in attendance and had an opportunity to address the gathering. “We had another great turnout for this event. Like always, the squirrel …
Missouri: Sportsmen’s Caucus Kicks off 2015 Legislative Session with Squirrel Gravy Read More »
Last week, the North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted two events in Raleigh to highlight the Sportsmen’s Caucus and pertinent sportsmen’s issues for the upcoming legislative session. On February 3, the Caucus hosted a legislative reception at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences where sportsmen-legislators and various stakeholders gathered together in support of North …
On February 11, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first meeting of the year, discussing upcoming Caucus priorities with representatives from a wide range of sportsmen’s groups. The Caucus also welcomed new Co-Chairs for both the House and Senate, and thanked the outgoing Caucus Chairs for their leadership during the previous legislative session. The …
Oregon Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Breakfast Meeting, Names New Leadership Read More »
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have proposed funding increases of $5 million and $4 million, respectively, for increasing recreational access to public lands. These increases would be a big step in the right direction for enhancing access to public lands for hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping. This increase …
Proposed Appropriations Increase for Recreational Access on U.S. Public Lands Read More »
On January 21, the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (Council) sent a letter to Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell in opposition of a Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) led petition to ban the use of traditional lead ammunition on National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands. The Council includes …
On February 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the annual “Welcome to Congress” reception on Capitol Hill, welcoming new and returning Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). The reception was attended by approximately 50 Members of Congress, many of them from the CSC, and provided an opportunity to discuss the upcoming Sportsmen’s Act …
On February 5, leaders and Members of the Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) introduced the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 (S. 405) as a comprehensive sportsmen’s package of legislation aimed to benefit America’s sportsmen’s community. Introduced by CSC Members Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), with original cosponsors, CSC Co-Chairs Senator Jim Risch …
Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Sportsmen’s Act Read More »
Recently, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Don Young (R-AK), along with CSC Members Congressmen Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA), introduced the Wild Game Donation Act of 2015 (H.R. 461), which would provide hunters with tax deductions for costs associated with donating game meat. This bill aims to combat chronic hunger across the …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Introduces Game Meat Donation Bill Read More »
On January 23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding NOAA’s Puget Sound Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for two Resource Management Plans (RMPs): the Puget Sound Chinook Salmon Hatcheries and the Puget Sound Hatchery Strategies for Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon and Pink …
CSF Comments on Puget Sound Hatchery Management Plans Read More »
On January 15, Georgia’s pro-sportsmen elected officials and stakeholders from the Peach State gathered in the Georgia State Capitol for the 13th Annual Georgia Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol. The annual event provides an opportunity to celebrate Georgia’s rich sporting heritage and commend the conservation partners and politicians who work to protect and …
Georgia Celebrates Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol Read More »
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