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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

E-Duck Stamp Passes Senate 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, …

Groups Urge Consideration of Conservation Tax Incentives Read More »

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 …

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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 …

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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 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 »

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 »