On March 7, members of the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) attended a suppressor demonstration at Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, New Hampshire. The event offered an opportunity to educate members of the Caucus on firearm suppressors. The educational demonstration came just two days prior to a hearing on HB 500 (a bill allowing …
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On March 10, the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted its annual Caucus Reception and Fundraiser at the State House in Montpelier, Vermont. More than 55 Caucus members were joined by Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife staff, leaders and members of national and in-state conservation organizations, and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Vice-Chair and Vermont …
House Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus leadership unveiled legislation titled, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs, at a Breakfast Briefing on March 22 hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and Archery Trade Association (ATA). The Briefing was attended by several Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members in addition to congressional staffers and representatives from the sportsmen’s …
Recently, leaders of the Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) introduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act in the U.S. Senate, legislation that will improve the current funding system for wildlife conservation. Introduced by CSC Members Co-Chairs Jim Risch (ID) and Senator Joe Manchin (WV), with original cosponsors CSC Vice-Chairs Senator Deb Fischer …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) signed a partnership that fosters greater cooperation to jointly advance the outdoor traditions of hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping at the state and national levels of government, where many of the decisions impacting such activities are made. “Given that CSF and RMEF have …
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On February 29, members of the Arizona Legislators for Wildlife and individuals from the state’s sportsmen’s community participated in a “Cast & Blast” event at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, AZ. The event was organized by the Arizona Game & Fish Department with the support of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF); uniting under …
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On March 1, the Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception in Augusta, ME. More than two dozen Maine legislators attended the event joining with partners from across the sportsmen’s community to discuss the importance of hunting and angling to Maine’s heritage, economy, and for the conservation of critical fish and wildlife …
On March 1, the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual Sportsman-Legislator Breakfast. The breakfast was attended by more than 45 Caucus members who joined state and national conservation organizations and allied-industry partners to celebrate the Empire State’s outdoor sporting heritage. The morning featured remarks from Caucus Co-Chairs, Assembly Member Aileen Gunther and …
On March 4, state legislative sportsmen’s caucus members joined with fish and wildlife agency staff from Massachusetts and Rhode Island for an educational suppressor demonstration at the Worcester Pistol and Rifle Club in Boylston, Massachusetts. The event began with a presentation by Mr. Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the American Suppressor Association …
On March 2, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4040; a bill that, if signed by the Governor, will ratify the decision made by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission (Commission) in November of 2015 to remove the gray wolf from the state’s endangered species list. HB 4040, sponsored by the Oregon House Agriculture and …
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On February 29, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf as the 33rd member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Gov. Wolf joins a group of bipartisan governors from across the country, including one lieutenant governor, who are dedicated to protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. “I’m pleased to …
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A 21st Century Vision for Investing in and Connecting People to Nature A group of energy, business and conservation leaders today released their recommendations on how to avert the growing endangered species crisis in this country. The Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish & Wildlife Resources determined that utilizing a portion of revenues …
On February 26, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 242 – 161 in favor of the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act (H.R. 2406), known as the SHARE Act. Introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), with original cosponsors CSC Co-Chair Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN) and Vice-Chairs Congressmen Jeff Duncan (R-SC) …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has announced the addition of John Culclasure as CSF’s Central Appalachian Coordinator. As the newest member of CSF’s States Program Team, John will work on state hunting and fishing-related policies in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Prior to joining CSF, John served as the Land Protection Manager …
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On February 10, the Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) hosted a Caucus dinner in Tallahassee, Florida. The event provided an opportunity for FWCC Commissioner Chuck Roberts and his staff, as well as legislators and representatives from the sportsmen’s community, to gather in support of policies benefitting hunting …
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Nevada Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Debbie Smith passed away on February 21 at the age of 60 after a long battle with a malignant brain tumor. Senator Smith was the driving force behind the creation of the Nevada Sportsmen’s Caucus in 2012, and was a strong voice for sportsmen and women in the state …
On February 17, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted their annual fish fry in Jackson. The annual dinner, held in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), brings together sportsman-legislators, MDWFP staff and members of the state’s sportsmen’s community to discuss important issues and support the state’s rich hunting and …
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On February 10, the bipartisan New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its annual “Sportsmen’s Caucus Luncheon” in Concord, New Hampshire. In recent years, the New Hampshire Caucus has developed into an active and effective champion for sportsmen’s issues at the State Capitol in Concord, and has tripled in size to over 65 members in the …
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On February 11, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted 4 – 1 to approve an amended version of Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 1 of 2016, which allows the use of firearm sound suppressors while hunting. Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff testified in favor of the Amendment before the Commission and has been working diligently …
On February 23, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its semi-annual sportsmen’s advisory board meeting and shootout at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock, Washington. The event kicked off with a roundtable discussion and question/answer session between legislators and representatives from sportsmen’s organizations and industry. Caucus Co-Chair Senator Pam Roach and Senator Kirk Pearson, along with …
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