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 »
State legislative and other sportsmen’s leaders from across the nation gathered last month at the 10th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit at Rend Lake Resort in Whittington, Illinois, to discuss critical policy issues affecting sportsmen and women across the country. CSF would like to express our gratitude to all of our …
State Sportsman Leaders Support Pro-Sportsmen Agenda at Annual Summit Read More »
In observance of the upcoming holidays, the Sportsmen’s Voice will not be published the week of December 23 and will return to its normal schedule on January 8, 2014. On behalf of the entire staff at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF): Happy Holidays! Studies conducted at both the state and federal level have found that …
State legislative and other sportsmen’s community leaders from across the nation gathered last week at the 10th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit to address issues affecting sportsmen across the country. The three-day Summit, held at the Rend Lake Resort in Whittington, Illinois, was hosted by the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. The …
State Sportsman Leaders Support Pro-Sportsmen Agenda at 10th Annual Summit Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has joined several partners from the sportsmen’s community to sponsor a volunteer clean-up effort on public land in Arizona. As a popular outdoor recreation destination, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed Box Canyon area provides access and opportunity for hunters and shooters in the Phoenix area to practice their …
CSF Partners With Community for Clean-Up Project Read More »
On October 30, the House Natural Resources Committee voted to advance H.R. 2799, legislation to authorize the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC). Introduced by the bipartisan leadership of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), HR 2799 would permanently establish the WHHCC to advise the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture on wildlife …
House Committee Approves Bill to Permanently Establish WHHCC Read More »
Last week, a coalition of sportsmen’s groups, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), jointly issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the Sportsmen’s and Public Outdoor Recreation Traditions (SPORT) Act by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Kay Hagan: “We thank Senators Hagan and Murkowski for introducing their respective bills to address the …
Sportsmen’s Groups Respond to Introduction of SPORT Act Read More »
Grapevine, Texas (October 30, 2013) – The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) announced grants to two nonprofit organizations to support industry efforts in advancing youth sports and congressional support for the industry at the Association’s 2013 Awards dinner held at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine, Texas The awards were part of the …
November 1, 2013 (Washington, DC) – In an effort to exempt vital sportsmen trust funds from budget sequestration, the bipartisan Senate leadership of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) sent a letter to Sylvia Burwell, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), requesting that the $50 million sequestered from the Wildlife Restoration, Sport Fish …
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