In August of 2011, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 aimed at cutting the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years by mandating automatic spending caps on the federal government’s nondefense-related, mandatory and discretionary spending – known as sequestration. This legislation requires that 5.1% of the nation’s Wildlife and Sport …
CSF Sends Letter to House and Senate Leadership on Sequestration Read More »
On Thursday, March 14, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act (H.R. 819). Click here to watch the archived hearing webcast. This bill will reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle (ORV) use in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational …
Hearing Held on Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act Read More »
The Nevada Senate’s Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on S.B. 213, the poorly written anti-trapping legislation that would not only negatively impact trappers, but could also result in unintended consequences for those who use standard household pest control devices. S.B. 213 would place an unnecessary burden on Nevada trappers by resurrecting the …
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Hearing on Nevada Anti-Trapping Measure Set for Tomorrow Read More »
Maryland HB 797, introduced by Delegate Maggie McIntosh, passed the Maryland House of Delegates on Monday, March 25, with a strong bipartisan vote of 130-3. HB 797, initially introduced on February 6, would help promote access to Maryland’s fishable waters by requiring transportation projects to consider the feasibility of waterway access along the state’s roads …
Maryland: Pro-Angling Access Bill Clears House, Heads to Senate Read More »
On March 22, 64 members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) signed on to a bipartisan letter addressed to Dan Ashe, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), supporting the nationwide delisting of the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act. The letter, signed by 59 Members of the House of Representatives and …
Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Sign on to Gray Wolf Letter Read More »
As one of the fundamental tenants of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, science is a crucial component of our country’s successful efforts to professionally manage wildlife in the public trust. Unfortunately, certain efforts at the state level seek to undermine the scientific evidence gathered by trained biologists by taking control away from state …
Nevada: Anti-Bear Hunting Measure Awaits Committee Hearing Read More »
On Tuesday, March 12, the North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its Annual Dinner to thank their members and the state’s conservation community for continued support of sportsmen’s initiatives. The dinner was widely attended by elected officials and also included representatives from state chapters of other conservation organizations such as the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, …
North Carolina: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Dinner Read More »
March 22, 2013 (Washington, DC) – On March 20, members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) re-introduced H.R. 686, the bipartisan “Protect Our Prairies Act.” Reintroduced by CSC House Vice-Chair Tim Walz and CSC member Kristin Noem, H.R. 686 is sponsored by seven members of the CSC, including all four members of CSC House leadership: …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Reintroduce Bipartisan Sodsaver Legislation Read More »
March 20, 2013 (Washington, DC) – Amidst a busy morning on Capitol Hill, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a breakfast briefing for a crowded room, which included eleven Members of Congress, congressional staff, policy makers, and sportsmen-industry representatives. CSF President Jeff Crane was joined by bipartisan members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and …
CSF Hosts Breakfast Briefing on Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently announced Bee Frederick as the new Southeastern States Manager for the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses. In this role, Bee will facilitate communication with various stakeholders and oversee the state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses and the Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus in the region, including: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, …
From March 6 – 8, Cole Henry, Communications Coordinator for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), attended the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) Annual Conference in Columbia, South Carolina. During the conference, Henry led a presentation on CSF’s recent Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report, “America’s Sporting Heritage: Fueling the American Economy” to a group of outdoor writers …
CSF Highlights the Economic Impact of Sportsmen at Annual POMA Conference Read More »
On Wednesday, March 13, the House Committee on Natural Resources held an oversight hearing on the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Click here to watch a live recording of the hearing. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act is the primary statute governing fishing activities in federal waters and expires at …
Hearings this Week on Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization and Cape Hatteras Read More »
On March 14, 2013 at 10:00am EDST, the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation will hold a hearing on the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act (H.R. 819). This bill would reinstate the Interim Protected Species Management Strategy (Interim Strategy) governing off-road vehicle (ORV) use …
On February 28, the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a breakfast briefing for caucus members and staff on the economic impact of sportsmen and women in New York. Brent Miller, Northeastern States Manager for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) presented on the CSF’s recently released Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report for New York. The Empire …
New York – Breakfast Briefing on Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report Read More »
On Wednesday, March 6, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its annual banquet at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem. Consisting of 36 Oregon state legislators, the caucus took advantage of this opportunity to celebrate the state’s wildlife heritage and discuss their efforts on behalf of the Beaver State’s sportsmen and women. The caucus was …
On February 22, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Bob McDonnell signed two pro-sportsmen angling bills into law. SB 1106, sponsored by Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Emmett Hanger, Jr., authorizes the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to revoke a person’s fishing privileges (for up to 2 years) within the tidal waters if he or she …
Virginia –Two Pro-Sportsmen Angling Bills Signed into Law Read More »
Phil Morlock, Director of Environmental Affairs for Shimano and Board Member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), received the Rick Amsbury Award of Excellence on February 15 at the Spring Fishing and Boat Show in Mississauga, Ontario. The Rick Amsbury Award is presented annually to an individual for their outstanding work on behalf of fish …
CSF Board Member Phil Morlock Receives Rick Amsbury Award of Excellence Read More »
On Saturday, February 23, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Western States Manager Andy Treharne appeared on KNST Tucson’s Arizona Outdoors program to discuss the economic impact of Arizona’s sportsmen and women with host Paul Birmingham. In short, the economic benefits, which are outlined in CSF’s recently released State Economic Impact Report (SEIR) for Arizona, are staggering: …
CSF Highlights Hunting and Fishing Economics on Arizona Radio Read More »
On February 21, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Midwestern States Director Chris Horton attended the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s (BSEE) workshop on the Rigs to Reefs program in New Orleans as a follow-up to their November informational meeting in Houston. During the workshop, participants discussed the permitting process for the Rigs to Reefs program …
CSF Staff Attends Rigs to Reefs Workshop in New Orleans Read More »
February 27, 2013 (Washington, DC) – Against a backdrop of partisan divisiveness on Capitol Hill, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) held its Annual “Welcome to Congress” reception for members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) for the 113th Congress on Tuesday night. The reception, which included 46 bipartisan Members of Congress, from both sides of …
CSF Welcomes Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus to 113th Congress Read More »
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