February 5, 2014 (Washington, DC) – After one of the most significant votes on behalf of sportsmen and women, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) applauds the United States House of Representatives on the passage of the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act (H.R. 3590), with a vote of 268-154. The SHARE Act has been …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Sportsmen’s Package Passes House of Representatives Read More »
February 4, 2014 (Washington, DC) – Today, in a significant advancement for sportsmen and women across the country, members of the Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) introduced the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014. Introduced by CSC Senate Co-Chair, Senator Kay Hagan and CSC member Senator Lisa Murkowski, this bipartisan legislative package includes 12 bills that …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Introduces Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014 Read More »
February 04, 2014 (Washington, DC) – After three long years of debate, the United States Senate passed the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, also known as the 2014 Farm Bill. This bipartisan legislation enhances and strengthens vital polices important to sportsmen and women across the United States and has been a long time …
Sportsmen’s Priorities Included in 2014 Farm Bill Read More »
On Tuesday, January 21, CSF Western States Manager Andy Treharne joined state fish and wildlife agency experts, outdoor industry leaders and members of the sportsmen’s community in Denver, Colorado to discuss the future of hunter and recreational shooter recruitment and retention during a gathering of the Council to Advance the Hunting and Shooting Sports. As …
CSF Works with Sportsmen’s Community to Develop Strategies for Recruitment and Retention Read More »
On Thursday, January 16, sportsmen and women from the Peach State gathered at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta for the 12th Annual “Georgia Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol.” Various sportsmen conservation organizations set up display booths and distributed pertinent information about their group and their contribution to the Georgia economy. Also in …
Georgia: 12th Annual Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce that Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan have joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Governors Snyder and Hassan join 24 other governors in the unified, bipartisan effort to protect and advance hunting, recreational angling and shooting and trapping. The 26 governors in …
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan join the GSC Read More »
On Wednesday, January 22, the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first event of 2014, a Caucus Luncheon, in Concord. At the event Caucus members met to discuss a wide range of issues concerning New Hampshire’s sportsmen and women. Also in attendance were many members of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, including …
New Hampshire: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Holds Caucus Luncheon Read More »
Thirty member organizations of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP), including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), submitted a letter on January 6 to the Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, requesting consideration of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and the American System of Conservation Funding in deliberations on potential U.S. policies for international conservation. …
Thirty Members of the AWCP Support Combating International Wildlife Trafficking Read More »
On January 17, President Obama signed into law the 2014 Omnibus Bill (H.R. 3547), which includes a provision to ensure the future of three antelope species nearly extinct in their native countries but flourishing in the United States. This provision, known as the “Three Amigos,” exempts U.S. populations of scimitar-horned oryx, Dama gazelle and addax …
Three Antelope Species Exempted from Excessive Government Restrictions Read More »
On Tuesday, January 21, the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception to jump-start the 2014 legislative session. Over 50 members of the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus were joined by state and national conservation partners, as well as staff from Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member, Governor Peter Shumlin’s office, and U.S. Senator Patrick …
Vermont: Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception A Resounding Success Read More »
Sunday Hunting legislation (H.B. 1237) was reported out of the Virginia House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, January 22, by a vote of 12-10. Introduced by Delegate C. Todd Gilbert, this provision would allow for hunting on private property on Sundays, provided the hunter has written permission of the landowner. Hunting within …
To celebrate the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 25th Anniversary, CSF hosted a reception, in partnership with InterMedia Outdoors, at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV. CSF took the opportunity to unveil the 25th Anniversary report highlighting CSF’s success and growth since 1989, entitled “Yesterday’s Achievements, Tomorrow’s Aspirations.” The reception …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary at SHOT Show 2014 Read More »
On Saturday, December 7, Arizona’s recreational shooting community took time out of their weekend to spend the morning maintaining a popular public land shooting site near Maricopa. As part of a larger effort to promote good public land stewardship, the clean-up event provided those who depend on access to the BLM-managed Box Canyon area for …
Arizona: Target Shooters Step-Up for their Public Lands Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Miller to the position of Northeastern States Director. Miller, who initially joined CSF in August of 2010, most recently served as the Northeastern States Manager since June of 2011. “We appreciate the years of service to CSF and are proud to promote …
Brent Miller Promoted to Northeastern States Director Read More »
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 protecting and advancing the interest of hunters, recreational shooters and anglers, and trappers in the halls of government, but without the support of generous donors, CSF staff cannot effectively carry …
CFC Deadline Extended to December 31 – Still Time to Donate Read More »
Recently, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair, Representative Robert Latta (R-OH) introduced H.R. 3590, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act. Co-sponsored by CSC Co-Chair, Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Vice-Chairs, Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Tim Walz (D-MN), this bipartisan pro-sportsmen’s legislative package includes eight provisions, including the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage Opportunities …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Introduces SHARE Act Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is excited to announce the launch of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Chairman’s Club. Launched in 2013, the Chairman’s Club is the individual giving recognition society for CSF, which provides an opportunity for individuals to become philanthropically engaged with CSF and help us fulfill our vital mission. By becoming a member …
Bob Model, Chairman of the Boone & Crockett Club and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Board of Directors, received the Special Sagamore Hill Award during the 126th Annual Meeting of the Boone & Crockett Club held in Denver, Colorado on December 4-7. The Special Sagamore Hill Medal is given in memory of Theodore Roosevelt (Founder …
CSF Board of Directors Chairman, Bob Model, Receives Prestigious Sagamore Hill Medal Read More »
The November 15 release of the supplemental General Management Plan for Biscayne Bay National Park marks a step in the right direction from an earlier proposed drastic 16 square-mile no-take marine reserve. The new preferred alternative identifies a 14,585 acre special recreation zone that would allow fishing year round with a special permit and includes …
The following material was provided by the Canadian Shooting Sports Association and the Canadian Institute for Legislative Action. Anglers, hunters, trappers and sport shooters can take great pride in the Outdoors Caucus Association of Canada (OCAC) and the Fur Institute of Canada’s Inaugural Banquet and Live Auction held in Ottawa on December 3.The non-partisan gala …
Outdoors Caucus Association and Fur Institute Event a Great Success Read More »
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