On February 11, the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first meeting of the year, discussing upcoming Caucus priorities with representatives from a wide range of sportsmen’s groups. The Caucus also welcomed new Co-Chairs for both the House and Senate, and thanked the outgoing Caucus Chairs for their leadership during the previous legislative session. The …
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The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have proposed funding increases of $5 million and $4 million, respectively, for increasing recreational access to public lands. These increases would be a big step in the right direction for enhancing access to public lands for hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping. This increase …
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On January 21, the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (Council) sent a letter to Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell in opposition of a Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) led petition to ban the use of traditional lead ammunition on National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands. The Council includes …
On February 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the annual “Welcome to Congress” reception on Capitol Hill, welcoming new and returning Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). The reception was attended by approximately 50 Members of Congress, many of them from the CSC, and provided an opportunity to discuss the upcoming Sportsmen’s Act …
On February 5, leaders and Members of the Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) introduced the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 (S. 405) as a comprehensive sportsmen’s package of legislation aimed to benefit America’s sportsmen’s community. Introduced by CSC Members Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), with original cosponsors, CSC Co-Chairs Senator Jim Risch …
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Recently, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Don Young (R-AK), along with CSC Members Congressmen Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA), introduced the Wild Game Donation Act of 2015 (H.R. 461), which would provide hunters with tax deductions for costs associated with donating game meat. This bill aims to combat chronic hunger across the …
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On January 23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding NOAA’s Puget Sound Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for two Resource Management Plans (RMPs): the Puget Sound Chinook Salmon Hatcheries and the Puget Sound Hatchery Strategies for Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon and Pink …
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On January 15, Georgia’s pro-sportsmen elected officials and stakeholders from the Peach State gathered in the Georgia State Capitol for the 13th Annual Georgia Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol. The annual event provides an opportunity to celebrate Georgia’s rich sporting heritage and commend the conservation partners and politicians who work to protect and …
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The following release was provided by the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus: A bipartisan group of legislators on Thursday introduced a resolution that would update the state constitution to guarantee the right to hunt, fish, and trap in Kansas. Rep. Travis Couture-Lovelady and Rep. Adam Lusker, who are members of the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, introduced …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the addition of the bipartisan Wisconsin Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Chaired by Senators Terry Moulton and Mark Miller, and Representatives Joel Kleefisch and Nick Milroy, to the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC). With the addition of the Wisconsin Caucus, the NASC network now includes legislative sportsmen’s …
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On January 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the ‘Changing of the Guard’ reception and dinner in Washington, DC, to introduce Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) leadership for the 114th Congress and honor the outgoing leadership of the 113th Congress. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed CSF’s partners and CSC Members to the dinner. “We are …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual SHOT Show, and hosted a reception on January 21 at the Palms Casino Resort. SHOT Show, the largest hunting and shooting sports trade show, brings together firearm retailers, outdoor media, and recreational shooting and hunting organizations. As …
This week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed the newest member to the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, Governor Bill Walker (I) of Alaska. Gov. Walker becomes the 26th member of the GSC, joining the group of U.S. governors who work to protect and advance the interests of America’s sportsmen and women. “I am thrilled to be …
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Thomas Martin Baker, 57, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, died on Sunday, December 21, 2014, following a lengthy illness. He was born January 25, 1957 in Erie, PA, and he was the oldest of seven children of Alan L. Baker and the late Jeanne O. Baker. Tom, an avid sportsman and former Chairman of the Congressional …
On December 30, 2014, eight leaders from recreational fishing organizations, including Jeff Crane, President of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), sent a letter to Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Eileen Sobeck, with recommendations for the draft National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy on behalf of the recreational fishing community. The …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has appointed four new leaders from the sportsmen’s community to serve on its Board of Directors. CSF’s Board of Directors is comprised of 22 members who serve three-year terms and five Honorary members from all backgrounds and walks of life. CSF President Jeff Crane praised the new members for their …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) has announced the new bipartisan leadership for the recently seated 114th Congress. Senate Co-Chairs include Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) with Vice-Chairs Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND). House of Representatives Co-Chairs include Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN) and …
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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) President Jeff Crane was recognized by Bass Pro Shops as a 2014 Conservation Partner of the Year. Crane received the award from Bass Pro Shops’ Founder and CEO John Morris during a special ceremony for associates, which was held at Bass Pro Shops national headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. CSF and Bass …
On December 15, the Senate approved the “Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp,” (H.R. 1206), which was passed by the U.S. House in June 2013. This legislation, sponsored by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Vice-Chair Congressman Rob Wittman (VA), allows the Department of Interior to authorize states to sell duck stamps online which can be used immediately after …
On Wednesday, December 10, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in conjunction with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted over 70 members from the Ohio sportsmen’s community for an evening reception in the beautiful Capitol Atrium. Despite it being the second to last day of the 2014 session and legislators having packed agendas, over 20 members …
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