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 …
Ohio Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Reception at the Capitol Read More »
As of December 13, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed a F.Y. 2015 $1.1 trillion appropriations bill for the U.S. government, which extends until September 30, 2015. In a win for the sportsmen’s community, unwarranted regulation of traditional ammunition and fishing tackle with lead components via the Toxic Substances Control Act will …
Omnibus Spending Bill Includes Pro-Sportsmen Provisions Read More »
Restoring reasonable access to North Carolina’s storied Outer Banks took a major step in the right direction in Congress this past week. The “Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act,” along with 43 other public lands measures, passed the upper chamber as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 and …
Process to Restore Access to North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras Passes Congress Read More »
On December 4, a hearing was held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs on the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act (H.R. 3099), introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) members Congressman Jeff Miller (FL) and Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA). H.R. 3099 would give the states, under a cooperative management plan …
House Holds Hearing on Possible State Management for Gulf Red Snapper Read More »
On November 24, 35 sportsmen’s conservation organizations from the American Wildlife Conservation Partners sent a letter to the Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus in order to urge consideration of enhanced tax conservation incentives during the remainder of the 113th Congress. More specifically, the Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act (S. 526), would provide tax incentives for farmers, …
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On November 20, legislation (S. 2963) was introduced in the Senate which would ensure that fishermen with small boats (shorter than 79 feet in length), would not be required to get a permit each time they clean their boat or dispose of bait. On December 2, S. 2963 was advanced through the Senate Environment and …
Measures Clear Small Fishing Boats from Burdensome Regulations Read More »
In a victory for conservation and duck hunters across the country, the Senate approved the already passed House legislation (H.R. 5069) to increase the duck stamp price from $15 to $25 on December 2, for the first time since 1991. H.R. 5069’s original cosponsors include Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Vice-Chair Rep. Rob Wittman (VA), and …
On December 3, 27 sportsmen’s and other conservation organizations from throughout the nation submitted a letter to the National Park Service (NPS), commenting on the issues regarding the Proposed Rule to Hunting and Trapping on National Preserves in Alaska. This Rule would shift wildlife management decisions of federal lands to the NPS, taking the authority …
Sportsmen-Conservation Groups Comment on Problematic Proposed Rule in Alaska Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was signed on November 19 at the 11th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Sunriver, Oregon. The MOU joins CSF, as the leading …
This week, legislators from 23 state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses around the country gathered in Sunriver, Oregon to reflect on this year’s successes and discuss upcoming sportsmen-related issues. The 11th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit was themed, “Yesterday’s Achievements, Tomorrow’s Aspirations.” The four day Summit included a variety of sessions on issues …
State Sportsman-Legislators Discuss Upcoming Priorities at Annual Summit Read More »
On November 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined a host of sportsmen’s organizations in signing two letters expressing opposition to citizen petitions that will come before the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission at their meeting in Burlington on November 13. The first petition on the agenda includes a request that the CPW Commission …
CSF Joins Groups Opposed to Citizen Petitions in Colorado Read More »
On October 29, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Northeastern States Director, Brent Miller, was appointed to serve on the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (NWSAC). NWSAC is a federal advisory committee that serves the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service through providing advice and guidance on their Wildlife Services (WS) …
CSF Staff to Serve on Federal Advisory Committee Read More »
On November 4, a number of state-specific ballot questions that would impact conservation and the sportsmen’s community were considered by voters across the United States. In each instance, members of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) played a pivotal role in protecting and advancing our sportsmen’s traditions. NASC has grown to include 44 state …
Despite strong opposition, including a letter from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus House Co-Chairs urging exploration of other solutions, the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council (Council) voted last week to approve Amendment 40, otherwise known as “sector separation.” The action effectively split the remaining 49 percent share of the red snapper quota (the commercial sector …
A House Now Divided – Gulf Council Votes to Split Recreational Anglers Read More »
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 …
CSF Hosts Policy Discussion and Reception in Connecticut Read More »
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 »
