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This week, legislators from 23 state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses around the country gathered in Sunriver, Oregon to reflect on this year’s successes and discuss upcoming sportsmen-related issues. The 11th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit was themed, “Yesterday’s Achievements, Tomorrow’s Aspirations.” The four day Summit included a variety of sessions on issues …

State Sportsman-Legislators Discuss Upcoming Priorities at Annual Summit Read More »

On October 29, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Northeastern States Director, Brent Miller, was appointed to serve on the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (NWSAC). NWSAC is a federal advisory committee that serves the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service through providing advice and guidance on their Wildlife Services (WS) …

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Despite strong opposition, including a letter from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus House Co-Chairs urging exploration of other solutions, the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council (Council) voted last week to approve Amendment 40, otherwise known as “sector separation.” The action effectively split the remaining 49 percent share of the red snapper quota (the commercial sector …

A House Now Divided – Gulf Council Votes to Split Recreational Anglers Read More »

On October 20, the Co-Chairs of the House Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) sent a letter to Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Chairman Kevin Anson, expressing concern regarding the rushed nature of Amendment 40, also known as “sector separation.” The Council is set to take action on the proposed, controversial Amendment 40, later this week …

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Speak Out on Gulf Red Snapper Management Read More »

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane was recently appointed to the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish and Wildlife Resources. Co-Chaired by Bass Pro Shops Founder/CEO John Morris and former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal, the Panel brings together 20 leaders from various walks of the conservation world. The Panel, announced at the …

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On October 15, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) teamed up for the 10th year with NASCAR legend and CSF Honorary Board of Directors Member Richard Childress at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. The annual event, “Wine, Wheels & Wildlife,” included a reception, dinner, auction, winery tours and outdoor activities. It brought together over 350 …

CSF and Richard Childress Racing Join Forces for Sportsmen and Women Read More »

On Saturday, September 27, hunters and anglers across the country celebrated the 42nd annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). Established by Congress in 1972, and modeled after Pennsylvania’s “Outdoor Sportsman’s Day,” National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates the time-honored traditions of hunting and angling, as well as the historical and current contributions of hunters …

America’s Sportsmen and Women Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Read More »

On Tuesday, September 30, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on the future of striped bass management as guided by the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan. Recently, fisheries managers up and down the Atlantic Coast have been reporting reduced striped bass abundance, which is …

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The Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB), which sportsmen and women throughout many areas of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest U.S. share the woods with, may prove a challenge for natural resource managers in the very near future. The NLEB is affected by a fungal disease called White Nose Syndrome that has had dramatic impacts on northeastern …

Concerns Over Potential Northern Long-Eared Bat Listing Sparks Sportsmen Involvement Read More »

The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public input once more before finalizing a General Management Plan involving the future accessibility for recreational anglers and boaters in Biscayne National Park.  Currently, NPS is reconsidering multiple alternatives on how to effectively manage Biscayne National Park.  After moving away from a previously offered marine reserve (Alternative 4) …

National Park Service Soliciting Public Comments on Biscayne Bay Read More »