Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Department of Interior agreed to release funding sequestered from the Wildlife Restoration, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Safety Trust Funds to the states. Money for the Trust Funds is derived from excise taxes levied on motorboat fuel and hunting and fishing equipment and then …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Restores Funding from Sportsmen Trust Funds Read More »
On Saturday, March 15, CSF’s Northeastern States Director, Brent Miller, hosted a booth at the Vermont Outdoor show in Rutland Vermont. CSF attended the event to interact with members of Vermont’s sportsmen’s community and in-state conservation partners, as well as to promote the 25th Anniversary of CSF, the 10th Anniversary of the National Assembly of …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Staff Attends Vermont Outdoor Show Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently showed support for H.R. 3728, the Wild Game Donation Act introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) member Representative Don Young. H.R. 3728 will make hunters who donate meat to food-based charities eligible for a tax credit for the processing cost of their game meat, as well as provide a …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Supports the Wild Game Donation Act Read More »
The Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their annual dinner this past Monday, March 17, outside of Tallahassee, FL. The Co-Chairs of the Caucus, Rep. Doug Holder and Sen. Thad Altman, were joined by 15 of their colleagues as well numerous representatives from the sportsmen’s community. Executive Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Nick …
Florida: Sportsmen’s Caucus Dinner a Great Success Read More »
From March 3-6, Brent Miller, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Northeastern States Director, represented CSF at the Quality Deer Management Association’s (QDMA) Whitetail Summit. The Summit, held at Bass Pro Shop’s Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, MO, was the first event of its kind, in that it focused exclusively on the future of whitetail management and …
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Commission endorses enhanced fisheries conservation while upholding saltwater recreational fishing’s economic, social and conservation benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress is moving forward quickly to revise the federal act that governs our nation’s marine resources. The sportfishing and boating industries, along with recreational saltwater anglers, are stepping up efforts to ensure that their economic, social and …
In celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), CSF is hosting the 25th Anniversary Leadership Dinner on March 25th. This event will allow the opportunity to recognize the current and former leadership of the CSC as well as discuss current issues affecting sportsmen and women. For …
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Coming off of a successful Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) reception in Washington, D.C., the GSC has recently strengthened its membership and added a new Vice-Chair to its leadership team. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce that Governor Phil Bryant (MS) was recently named GSC Vice-Chair, and Governor Steve Bullock (MT) has joined …
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Strengthens Membership Read More »
On February 17, National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council President State Senator Robin Webb (KY) joined Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus member and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul, as well as Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, to announce an ecotourism initiative in eastern Kentucky. The initiative entitled “Appalachia Proud: Mountains of …
On Wednesday, February 26, the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held it’s first event of 2014, a Caucus Breakfast. The Co-Chairs of the Caucus, Senator Greg Ball and Assemblymember Aileen Gunther, we’re joined by approximately 20 of their colleagues from both chambers and both sides of the aisle to discuss legislative priorities for the 2014 …
The Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus joined allies from the state’s sportsmen’s community at the Willamette Heritage Center on Wednesday, February 26 for a celebration of bipartisan cooperation in support of the Beaver State’s hunters, anglers, recreational shooters and trappers. Sportsmen’s groups were well represented at the event and included representatives from state chapters of Ducks …
Oregon: Legislators Host Sportsmen’s Caucus Banquet Read More »
Currently, the harvestable pounds of red snapper are allocated at 51 percent to the commercial sector and 49 percent to the recreational sector each year. These allocation percentages were established some 30 years ago using data from a survey system that has since been replaced because of gross inaccuracies. The recreational community has been calling …
Righting a Wrong: New Red Snapper Allocation Needs Public Support Read More »
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has signed Sunday hunting into law, allowing Virginia to join the 40 other states that allow hunting on privately owned lands on Sundays. Sponsored by Delegate Todd Gilbert, and cosponsored by many members of the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, HB 1237 passed the Senate on February 18 (28-11) after clearing the …
With Virginia’s 2014 legislative session coming to a close, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its final Caucus Meeting on Thursday, February 27. While in session, the Virginia Caucus meets once a week to be briefed on critical sportsmen’s issues and to discuss current legislation. At this final meeting, Brent Miller, the Northeastern States Director …
On Tuesday, February 25, Evergreen State lawmakers broke away from the Capitol for an afternoon of recreational shooting and celebration of Washington’s sportsmen’s heritage at the Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock. Held on-and-off since the 1980s, the Shootout has grown to include more than a hundred participants who gather to learn about the sportsmen’s community’s …
Washington: Caucus Gathers for Legislative Shootout Read More »
Nebraska L 671, introduced by Senator Ernie Chambers, seeks to eliminate the science-based management of mountain lions in Nebraska. Mountain lion populations have expanded considerably in recent years, requiring the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to manage the population with a limited permit hunting opportunity. Hunting and fishing have always been the preferred method of …
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Science-Based Natural Resource Management Under Fire in Nebraska Read More »
On Saturday, February 22, members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) gathered for a reception in Washington, D.C. hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Nine governors were in attendance, joined by members of the sportsmen’s conservation community, gubernatorial staff, congressional staff, federal agency staff and partners of CSF for an evening of camaraderie and …
Members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Gather at Washington Reception Read More »
Austin Dillon, grandson of former Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Board Member Richard Childress, and member of CSF’s Chairman’s Club, won the Pole for this weekend’s Daytona 500 Sprint Cup race. CSF congratulates Austin and all the folks at RCR Racing for this great accomplishment. Austin will be driving the legendary #3 car this season for …
Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing Wins Pole for Daytona 500 Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was well represented this past weekend at the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. CSF staff members, members of the CSF Board of Directors, and legislators affiliated with the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucus (NASC) were in attendance to celebrate and promote the organization’s long standing …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to partner with the Central Florida Shootout, held from May 2 – 4 in Port Canaveral, Florida. The Shootout includes over 1,500 participants and encourages youth to get involved with angling by providing them with over 100 rods and reels. By purchasing a raffle ticket for $50, you …
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