On Sunday, October 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a policy discussion and reception at Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT. The event was held concurrent with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Annual Meeting. ASMFC commissioners, members of the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, and staff from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental …
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This November 4, the future of traditional Maine bear hunting will be at risk. Maine Ballot Question One aims to outlaw traditional methods of bear hunting in the state which would be detrimental to the current wildlife management system, the economy, and our hunting heritage. Maine’s bear management program is rooted in responsible and sustainable …
Future of Traditional Maine Bear Hunting at Risk Read More »
On Wednesday, October 29, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a press conference at the State Capitol in Jackson to support the upcoming Mississippi Right to Hunt and Fish ballot Amendment. Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Scott Bounds and Senator Angela Hill were joined by 20 Sportsmen’s Caucus members as well as Governor Phil Bryant, Lieutenant …
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 »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to support both the Alabama and the Mississippi State Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses in their efforts to ensure the right of their citizens to hunt and fish in their states. On November 4, residents of Alabama and Mississippi will each have the opportunity to vote on statewide ballot referendums …
Alabama and Mississippi Protect the Right to Hunt and Fish 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 …
CSF President Jeff Crane Appointed to Blue Ribbon Panel Read More »
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 September 19, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law California AB 1709, a bill aimed at bolstering youth hunting participation opportunities. AB 1709, sponsored by Assembly Member Jim Frazier, Democratic Co-Chair of the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus, raises the eligibility for youth hunting licenses from 16 years of age to 18. This allows youth …
California Youth Hunting License Bill Signed Into Law 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 …
On September 25, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) brought its mission to Minute Maid Park in Houston, to celebrate sportsmen and women in Texas and throughout the country. “Texas Bass, Bucks & Boots” brought together federal and state legislators and several CSF partners to discuss priorities in the sportsmen’s community and celebrate the deep-rooted sporting …
On Tuesday, September 23, the Arkansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a policy forum in Heber Springs, Arkansas, on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) National Fish Hatchery System, discussing its impacts, funding, and future. The forum was sponsored by Shimano, Bass Pro Shops and the American Sportfishing Association. In …
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 »
On Tuesday, September 16, the Oregon House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to discuss numerous topics of interest to sportsmen, including lead ammunition, predator management, hatcheries, forest health, and increases to hunting and fishing license fees. Officials from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) testified on the agency’s recent lead …
Oregon House Committee Holds Hearing on Sportsmen’s Issues Read More »
On September 12, eight leaders from the recreational fishing community, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane, provided comments to the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Marine Fisheries Service on their proposed draft national saltwater recreational fishing policy and applauding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for working towards developing such …
Recreational Fishing Community Submits Comments, Praises NOAA Direction Read More »
On September 10, 65 members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), and hundreds of representatives of the sportsmen’s community were welcomed in downtown Washington, D.C. for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 25th Annual Banquet & Auction. As CSF’s largest annual event, this year uniquely showcased the 25th Anniversary of CSF and the CSC, as well …
CSF Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Annual Banquet & Auction Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) partnered with American Legacy Firearms to create a special-edition firearm to celebrate CSF’s 25th Anniversary. This unique Ithaca Featherlight 20-gauge is engraved with images of hunting and angling and features 24kt gold plating. Only 250 of these firearms will be made. As part of their support, American Legacy Firearms is …
American Legacy Firearms Presents CSF 25th Anniversary Shotgun Read More »
On Friday, August 29, in a win for sportsmen and women, the California Assembly failed to pass SB 53, legislation that would have required retailers to collect customers’ personal information and submit it to the California Department of Justice after each ammunition transaction occurring in the state. Prior to being amended late in the legislative …
Ammo Registration Bill Dies in California Assembly Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently hosted a booth at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) 2014 Legislative Summit in Minneapolis, MN. NCSL is a bipartisan group of state legislators from around the country that works to assist state legislatures in developing and sharing policies and information in order to promote legislative efficiency and …
National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Represented at Annual Legislative Summit Read More »
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