On December 4, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which included a provision reauthorizing the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund) through 2020. Reauthorizing the Trust Fund was a priority for the nation’s boating and angling communities, and many bipartisan Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus …
CSF Lauds Reauthorization of Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund Read More »
On December 15, the FY2016 Omnibus bill was released, and includes funding for several actions important to America’s sportsmen and women. The bill includes a permanent tax incentive for donations of conservation easements. Landowners who donate a conservation easement can claim a federal income tax deduction, which is an incentive that encourages private, voluntary land …
Sportsmen’s Priorities Included in the 2016 Omnibus Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the most respected and trusted sportsmen’s organization in the political arena, announced today that it received an extended three year grant from the Cabela’s Outdoor Fund. During the next three years, funds received from the grant will be used to help support CSF’s ongoing mission to work with federal and …
Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Extends their Support of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Read More »
On November 20, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), working in conjunction with the Michigan and Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses, hosted an informative policy forum focused on the fisheries management challenges and successes in the Lake Huron-to-Lake Erie Corridor (HEC) region of the Great Lakes. Over 50 attendees filled the conference room at the Cabela’s store …
CSF Hosts Great Lakes Fisheries Policy Forum at Cabela’s in Dundee, Michigan Read More »
Earlier this week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the Coastal Conservation Association’s (CCA) California Chapter in opposing onerous regulations that have the potential to cripple the state’s fishing tackle suppliers. As part of the Golden State’s “Green Chemistry Initiative,” the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has …
CSF Joins Angling Partners in Opposing California Fishing Tackle Restrictions Proposal Read More »
On November 6, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission recommending that the Commission proceed with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (ODFW) request to remove the gray wolf from the state endangered species list. On November 9, the Commission followed the suggestion from ODFW and …
CSF Supports Decision to Delist Wolves in Oregon Read More »
On November 24, the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its inaugural meeting at the state capitol in Dover, Delaware. The bipartisan and bicameral Caucus is chaired by Senators Bruce Ennis and Brian Pettyjohn, and Representatives Jeff Spiegelman and William Carson. Over a dozen legislators attended the meeting to discuss the goals of the Caucus as …
Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Inaugural Meeting Read More »
Former Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member, North Carolina Congressman Howard Coble, 84, passed away on November 3 after being hospitalized in September for health complications relating to skin cancer. Howard was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on March 18, 1931. He was the longest serving Republican Member of the House in North Carolina history, serving …
Recently, President Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, which included a provision precluding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from asserting Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) authority over firearm ammunition and its component parts. A priority for hunters and recreational shooters, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) applauds the commitment Congressional Sportsmen’s …
Lead Ammunition Legislation Signed Into Law Benefitting Sportsmens’ Traditions Read More »
This week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed Utah Governor Gary Herbert as the 34th member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Herbert joins a group of bipartisan governors, including one lieutenant governor, from across the country dedicated to protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping. “It is a privilege to join and …
Utah Governor Gary Herbert Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Read More »
Members of the Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) on November 19 hailed the bipartisan passage of the Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Introduced by CSC Members Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Senator Martin Heinrich (NM), with original cosponsors CSC Co-Chairs Senator Jim Risch (ID) and Senator Joe …
Senate Sportsmen’s Caucus Hails Bipartisan Passage of Sportsmen’s Act Read More »
On October 15, H.R. 3802, the Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Brian Babin (TX). Under the Gun Control Act of 1968, ammunition composed of alternative materials is illegal to import, manufacture and sell unless it receives a “sporting purposes” exemption from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms …
Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act Introduced Read More »
On October 31, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), American Sportfishing Association (ASA), B.A.S.S., and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) submitted a joint letter to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) outlining fisheries issues affecting the state’s 938,000 anglers. The letter urges the WDFW to consider refocusing key areas in its outdoor recreation …
Angling Groups Comment on Conservation, Recreation Priorities in Washington State Read More »
On October 22, H.R. 3799, the Hearing Protection Act of 2015 was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Matt Salmon (AZ). The bill includes 22 co-sponsors, including Vice-Chair of the CSC, Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC). The Hearing Protection Act will remove firearm suppressors from the purview of the National Firearms Act, and instead …
On October 27, the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) formally presented the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) with a donation of $25,000 at their 42nd Expo and Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. NASGW’s support for CSF highlights an exciting new partnership and its commitment to protecting and advancing the hunting, angling, recreational shooting, …
National Association of Sporting Good Wholesalers Supports CSF at Annual Expo Read More »
On October 23, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus joined members from the Ohio sportsmen’s community for an afternoon of shooting sporting clays at the Cardinal Shooting Center outside of Columbus. The event provided a forum for the Ohio Division of Wildlife to provide updates on recent activities and announce the appointment of new Caucus leaders. …
Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Sporting Clay Shootout Read More »
On November 3, more than 81 percent of Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 6 — a constitutional amendment that guarantees Texans the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife. With the passage of this Proposition, Texas became the 19th state to amend its constitution to ensure the protection of its hunting, angling and trapping traditions. …
Right to Hunt and Fish Ratified by Texas Voters, Amended to State Constitution Read More »
On October 23-25, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, Co-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), hosted the 9th Annual West Virginia Governor’s One Shot Deer Hunt in Roanoke, West Virginia at the Stonewall Resort. Supported by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, the annual event benefits Hunters Helping the Hungry in West Virginia …
West Virginia Governor’s One Shot Hunt Benefits Local Food Shelters Read More »
This week, legislators from 30 state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses and nearly 200 attendees joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and representatives from the hunting and fishing community in Manchester, Vermont for the 12th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit, to reflect on current issues related to hunting, angling, and fish and wildlife …
Bipartisan State Legislators Gather to Advance Conservation Interests across the Country Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and Pheasants Forever Inc., and Quail Forever (PF/QF) are pleased to announce a new partnership established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was signed today at the 12th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Manchester, Vermont. The MOU joins CSF, the leading organization for …
CSF, Pheasants Forever Inc., and Quail Forever Announce Partnership Agreement Read More »
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