On Thursday, February 14, SB 56, which would have banned the practice of taking bears over bait in New Hampshire, was defeated by a voice vote. This bill was initially introduced on January 3 by Senator Jeanie Forrester. Members of the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus were successful in educating legislators on the value of …
New Hampshire – Proposed Ban on Taking Bear over Bait (SB 56) Defeated Read More »
On Tuesday February 26, 41 hunting and fishing conservation organizations sent a letter urging Secretaries Salazar and Vilsack to continue funding hunter and angler access projects within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for FY2014. This important budget item would dedicate a very small portion of the LWCF to enhancing recreational access to Federal …
This month, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) released state specific fact sheets highlighting the economic impacts of sportsmen and women in all 50 states. The state fact sheets follow the release of CSF’s national report, America’s Sporting Heritage, Fueling the American Economy, which was released in mid-January. Intended to provide a series of “sound bites” …
February 25, 2013 (Washington, DC) – Members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) gathered with sportsmen-industry leaders at a GSC reception on Saturday in Washington, DC. The eight governors in attendance voiced their commitment to the outdoor traditions that the GSC works to protect and recalled many personal hunting and fishing experiences from their respective …
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Gathers in Washington Read More »
The Bureau of Land Management is currently seeking nominations for citizens who wish to participate on Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) at the local level in states throughout the West. Comprised of 10 to 15 citizen-members, RACs provide appointed public stakeholders with the opportunity to offer the BLM recommendations on how the agencies approximately 245 million …
BLM Seeks Local Citizen Participation on Resource Advisory Councils Read More »
Chris Horton, Midwestern States Director for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), was recently appointed to serve a two-year term on the Recreational Fisheries Working Group of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). MAFAC was established in 1971 to advise the Secretary of Commerce on living marine resource matters and ensure policies meet the needs of …
Two bills, both of which would severely restrict the types of tackle eligible for use by Maine anglers, were heard in Committee last Tuesday, February 5. LD 42 would prohibit the use of all artificial lures made from rubber, while LD 43 would specify that all hooks “must be made of a material that degrades …
Maine – Oppose: Proposed Bans on Rubber Lures (LD 42) and Nondegradable Hooks (LD 43) Read More »
In 2000, New Hampshire was the first state to ban lead sinkers and jigs. The alleged justification for such ban was to protect common loons and other diving birds. In the years following, several additional bills were passed which further impacted the use of lead tackle. Last year, SB 224 was considered, which would have …
This month, CSF released state specific factsheets highlighting the economic impact from sportsmen and women in all 50 states. The state fact sheets follow the release of CSF’s national report, America’s Sporting Heritage, Fueling the American Economy, which was released in mid-January. Intended to provide a series of “sound bites” that resonate within the outdoor …
Despite the strong tradition of ethics that the vast majority of hunter and anglers abide by, there are those that disregard the laws that regulate hunting and fishing. To address these violations, the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact was created in 1989 to provide a mechanism to allow state fish and wildlife agencies to share information …
Vermont & New Hampshire – Support: Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact Read More »
On Tuesday, February 5, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered at the State Capitol in Olympia to discuss sportsmen’s issues with hunting, recreational fishing and shooting and trapping groups from throughout the state. Hosted by Senator Pam Roach and sponsored by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the Northwest Sportfish Industry Association, the Washington luncheon …
On February 5 and 6 of 2013, the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC) held its winter meeting in Washington, D.C. Jeff Crane, President of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), was reappointed by Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to sit on the on the Council …
February 6, 2013 (Washington, DC) – On February 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the “Changing of the Guard” reception and dinner in Washington, DC. The event honored the prior leadership of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and welcomed the 113th Congress’ CSC leadership. Eleven members of Congress joined hunting, fishing, and other …
CSC Leadership Takes Office and Promises Action on the Sportsmen’s Package Read More »
February 1, 2013 (Washington, DC) – During the 2012 September meeting of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Board of Directors, new leaders and members of the board were elected to serve in 2013. The elections came on the heels of the successful CSF Annual Banquet and Auction and established a new Chairman, Vice-Chair, Secretary and …
CSF Board of Directors Elects New Leaders and New Members Read More »
On January 17, Sporting Classics magazine awarded the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) with the “Sporting Heritage Award of Excellence.” The award was presented to CSF President Jeff Crane during the CSF and National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report press conference at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Doug Painter, former President and …
CSF Receives Sporting Classics’ “Sporting Heritage Award of Excellence” Read More »
On January 24, the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Foundation, in partnership with the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, hosted the first Caucus event of the year with a Welcome Luncheon in Annapolis, MD. Over 50 sportsmen-legislators attended the event and were joined by leaders of the Maryland sporting community, including leaders of various sportsmen-based conservation organizations and …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce the new leadership of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) for the 113th Congress. Leadership positions in the CSC are selected by fellow sportsmen-legislators in the Caucus. Serving as the Senate Co-Chairs are Senators Kay Hagan (NC) and John Thune (SD) and the Vice-Chairs are Senators …
New Caucus Leadership for the 113th Congress Announced Read More »
Sportsmen’s activities prove to be a powerful economic force (Las Vegas, NV) January 17, 2013 – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) released two new reports today documenting the importance of sportsmen’s activities in America. NSSF’s “Hunting in America: An Economic Force for Conservation“and CSF’s “America’s Sporting Heritage, Fueling …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is eligible to receive donations from government employees through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity List. CSF is committed to promoting, protecting and advancing the interest of hunters, recreational shooters and anglers, and trappers in the halls of government, but without the help of our generous donors, CSF staff could …
CFC Deadline Extended to December 31st – Still Time to Donate Read More »
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 7.6% of the nation’s Wildlife and Sport …
Federal Budget Sequestration and Its Impact on Americas Fish and Wildlife Resources Read More »
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