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Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus expands to 24 members

The bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) has recently added two new members, bringing the total to 24 governors. Governor Mary Fallin of Oklahoma and Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama have officially joined the GSC, affirming their commitment to protecting and advancing hunting, recreational fishing and shooting and trapping in their respective states. Governor Mary Fallin …

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House Fails to Pass 2013 Farm Bill

On Thursday, June 20, the U.S. House of Representatives defeated their version of the five-year farm bill in a 195-234 vote. The vote fell far short of the 218 required for passage. A House-passed Farm Bill is necessary in order to get a bill into conference with the Senate-passed 2013 Farm Bill, which included sportsmen’s …

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New Jersey Caucus Holds Policy Briefing on Marine Fisheries Funding

On Thursday, June 6, the New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus, partnered with the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance – the Advisory Council that provides guidance and support for the Caucus – held a policy briefing to educate legislators, their staff, and members of the sportsmen’s conservation community on the issue of funding for the …

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Pennsylvania Caucus Hosts Annual Cigar Reception

On Tuesday, June 18, the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their Annual Cigar Reception at the Susquehanna Ale House in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Approximately 130 people attended the event, including 70 members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley, and many allied-industry partners and representatives from in-state and national sportsmen’s conservation organizations. …

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Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act Passes Out of House Committee

On Wednesday, June 12, the House Committee on Natural Resources voted 28-15 in favor of the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act (H.R. 1825). Introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) member Representative Dan Benishek, this legislation would require the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service to keep their lands open to hunting, …

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Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act

On Monday, June 3, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) member Representative Duncan Hunter and CSC Vice-Chair Tim Walz sent out a Dear Colleague letter seeking original cosponsors for the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act. On Thursday, June 20, CSC Senate Vice-Chair James Risch and CSC member Senator Mark Udall introduced the Senate counterpart, S. …

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CSF Celebrates America’s Sportsmen’s Heritage at “West Coast, Wine & Wildlife” Event

June 13, 2013 (Washington, DC) – Surrounded by the spectacular views of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was joined by members of the sportsmen’s community for an evening of camaraderie in one of the nation’s most acclaimed areas for hunting and fishing.  CSF’s “West Coast, Wine & Wildlife” reception and dinner, hosted …

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CSF Supports U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposal to Return Wolf Management to States

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has released a proposal to delist the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), returning management of the species to state wildlife authorities in the lower 48 states (with the exception of the Mexican wolf population). While wolves were already delisted in the Northern Rocky Mountains in …

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Legislation to Restore Public Access at Cape Hatteras Moves Forward in the House

On May 15, 2013, the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act (H.R. 819) was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee. The legislation now awaits a vote on the House floor and is expected to be considered by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in June. This bill will reinstate …

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North Carolina: Governor Signs Legislation to Increase Hunter Recruitment

On Tuesday, June 4, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation that will significantly increase hunter recruitment and retention in the state of North Carolina.  S.B. 234 effectively establishes a Hunting Apprentice Permit that enables youth or beginners to experience hunting without completing the hunter education course if accompanied by an adult licensed hunter.  The …

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North Carolina:Wildlife Resources Commission Subject to Proposed Budget Cuts

This week, the North Carolina House of Representatives will take up the proposed state budget previously passed by the Senate which features various cuts across the board. Most notably, the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) budget was slashed by 49% dropping the appropriations to the WRC from almost $18.5 million to just under $9.5 million. In …

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Senate Approves Farm Bill: Conservation Title and Sodsaver Program Included

The U.S. Senate has voted to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and Ranking Member Senator Thad Cochran. Both Senators are members of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and ushered …

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LEGISLATIVE ALERT: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Subject to Proposed Budget Cuts

June 7, 2013 (Washington, DC) – Next week, the North Carolina House of Representatives will take up the proposed state budget previously passed by the Senate that saw various cuts across the board. Most notably, the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) appropriations were slashed by 49% dropping the appropriations to the WRC from almost $18.5 million …

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CSF Hosts Breakfast Briefing: House Agriculture Committee Leaders Discuss Farm Bill

June 5, 2013 (Washington, DC) – As both the House and Senate move to reauthorize the 2013 Farm Bill, the conservation title is of paramount importance to America’s landowners, hunters and anglers. With this vital legislation hanging in the balance, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was joined by Members of Congress and sportsmen’s conservation groups …

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