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 …
New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Luncheon Read More »
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 …
Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Shoot-Out at Littlerock Read More »
On February 15, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the first “Fish-in at the Capitol” to celebrate the vast economic and conservation benefits provided by the state’s recreational fishing community and to introduce new anglers to the sport. At the event, beginner children and adult anglers, and legislators and their staff, had the opportunity to …
Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Fish-in at the Capitol Read More »
On February 18, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter to the Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife to express support for the testimony given by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) at a February 9 hearing titled, “Federal Interactions with State Management of Fish and Wildlife.” The letter echoes AFWA’s …
Wildlife Conservation Groups Oppose Hunting and Trapping Restrictions in Alaska Read More »
This Friday, February 26, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, or SHARE Act (H.R. 2406). CALL TO ACTION: Contact your U.S. Representative and ask them to support the SHARE Act and vote ‘yes’ on the floor this week. The SHARE Act, which is supported …
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On February 20, members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) gathered in Washington, DC for a reception hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Coinciding with the National Governors Association meeting, this reception provided an opportunity for governors to discuss upcoming priorities for sportsmen and women in their states. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed attendees, …
Wisconsin was one of the most recent states to form a legislative sportsmen’s caucus, joining the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) as the 45th member state in January 2015. Working in close coordination with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus has quickly gained a membership base of 50 legislators (nearly …
Caucus Showcase: Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Read More »
On February 5, the Maryland Hunting Coalition hosted its annual “Blaze and Camo Day” rally at the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis. The annual rally provided an opportunity to celebrate Maryland’s rich outdoor sporting heritage while discussing policies, with state lawmakers, on opportunities to advance hunting and fishing. . Several members of the bipartisan Maryland …
Maryland Hunters Rally at the State Capitol for Annual “Blaze and Camo Day” Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Plano Synergy. Joining CSF as a Diamond level Mission Partner, Plano Synergy’s support will be directed towards CSF’s mission of protecting and advancing the hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping traditions in the halls of government. “The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s mission really …
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On February 9, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its annual “Welcome Back to Congress” reception on Capitol Hill, gathering new and returning Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). Among attendees were 30 Members of Congress, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Senator Joe Manchin (WV) and Congressmen Rob Wittman (VA) and Tim Walz …
Last week, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff and industry partners headed to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show. During the convention, CSF hosted a reception to bring together Board Members, industry and organization partners, and other CSF supporters and discuss upcoming policies related to hunting and the shooting sports. …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Partners Gather at SHOT Show 2016 Read More »
On January 14, sportsmen and women, representatives from conservation organizations, and Department of Natural Resources personnel filled the Georgia State Capitol for the 14th Annual Georgia Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day. The annual event, held at the beginning of the legislative session, provides a venue for elected officials to hear from the hunting and angling community …
CSF Attends 14th Annual Georgia Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol Read More »
On Thursday, January 28, the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of sportsmen-legislators working to safeguard Idaho’s hunting, angling, trapping, and recreational shooting traditions, hosted its annual kick-off breakfast in Boise to celebrate the state’s outdoor pastimes and discuss sportsmen’s priorities for the 2016 session. Idaho Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Donna Pence (D-Gooding), discussed …
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On January 12, the Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their first annual meeting at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. The bicameral and bipartisan Caucus, composed of nearly 100 legislators, represents the interests of Kentucky’s hunters and anglers. The Caucus is co-chaired by Senator Robin Webb, President of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, and …
Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Briefing on Knife Laws Read More »
On January 26, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy briefing with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife (Division) to discuss whitetail deer management. Division staff presented information and data on the recent whitetail deer trends in the Buckeye State, as well as the preliminary stages of a comprehensive, long-term deer …
Ohio Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Meet to Discuss Whitetail Deer Management Read More »
On January 16, U.S. Senator John McCain and Arizona House Speaker Representative David Gowan were honored by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission at a banquet in Phoenix. As recipients of the federal and state Advocate of the Year awards respectively, Senator McCain and Speaker Gowan were recognized as individuals who have contributed significantly to …
On January 20, the Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their first meeting since formally reorganizing as a caucus in 2016. The meeting was held to gather members of the Caucus and to discuss the legislative priorities for Tennessee’s sportsmen and women in the 2016 session. The informational and organizational meeting was led by Caucus Co-Chairs …
Tennessee Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Pre-Session Meeting Read More »
During a markup today, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act (S. 659) passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on a bipartisan vote. Last March, after a testimony before Congress with various stakeholders and supporters, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, S. 405, was split for two markups. …
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Supports Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act Read More »
Broad representation of recreational fishing community interests strategize on key management issues Representatives of the recreational fishing community recently gathered together for their second in-person meeting to plan strategies for addressing current and future management challenges of Gulf of Mexico red snapper. The two-day meeting, facilitated by Florida State University’s FCRC Consensus Center, produced constructive …
Gulf Anglers Meet to Set Future Course on Red Snapper Management Read More »
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