National Program Reduced Barriers, Created Opportunities for Newcomers The future of hunting is brighter today than it was nearly a decade ago thanks to the extraordinary success of Families Afield, an innovative program that has introduced 1 million newcomers to hunting. This impressive number demonstrates that interest in hunting remains high, and that what’s needed …
Update: Major Milestone for Families Afield-1 Million New Hunters Read More »
On Friday, August 30, the California Senate Appropriations Committee voted 5-2 to pass legislation that would require the use of non-lead ammunition for the taking of all wildlife, including game mammals and birds, with a firearm. If passed by the full Senate and signed by California Governor Jerry Brown, Assembly Bill 711 would effectively expand …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Sara Leonard as the Policy and Communications Assistant. In this position, Sara will work in the DC office contributing to federal and state policy and communication efforts. Prior to joining CSF, Sara assisted the communications team at the Alliance to Save Energy, a …
CSF Announces Hiring of Policy and Communications Assistant Read More »
Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on exotic hunting and fishing trips, high-end firearms, archery and NASCAR packages, and some of the best gear the outdoor industry has to offer at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 24th Annual Banquet and Auction on September 11, 2013. If you are not sure you can attend the event …
Chris Horton, Midwestern States Director for CSF, offered public comments on behalf of recreational anglers at last week’s Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Much of the focus of the meeting was centered on the current crisis regarding the management of the recreational sector of the Gulf of Mexico red …
Gulf Council Still On the Hook For Better Snapper Management Read More »
On Saturday, September 7, various governors will join Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff and members of the sportsmen’s community in Louisville, KY for a Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) reception. Formed in 2009, the GSC is a bipartisan caucus of governors that work to protect and advance the interests of America’s sportsmen and women, and advance …
Kentucky: Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Sportsmen’s Event Read More »
Since the fall of 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has been working to create a renewed vision for the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). Finalized in October of 2011, the new vision, titled “Conserving the Future: Wildlife Refuges and the Next Generation,” includes 24 recommendations, which incorporated extensive suggestions from the public, …
National Wildlife Refuge System Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Outdoor Recreation Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 24th Annual Banquet & Auction will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2013. The yearly Banquet & Auction provides an opportunity for the sportsmen’s community, supporters and friends of CSF to recognize the tremendous work of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and their efforts to protect and advance hunting, recreational …
Over the next two weeks, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) States Program Team staff members will be hosting booths at both the American Legislative Exchange Conference (ALEC) and National Conference of State Legislature (NCSL)’s Annual Meetings. From August 7-9 CSF staff will be manning booth #103 at ALEC in Chicago, IL. The following week, from …
CSF Representation at State Legislative Conferences Read More »
On July 31, the House Committee on Natural Resources marked up two important sportsmen’s priorities for the 113th Congress: the Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act (H.R. 1818) and the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 2463). Both of these bills have been identified as sportsmen’s legislative priorities agreed upon by the Congressional …
July 30, 2013 (Washington, DC) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the hiring of David Kulivan as Development Director. In this role, David will focus on philanthropic support and will contribute to development efforts for CSF. He has over a decade of nonprofit and fundraising experience and is well-respected in the …
Last week, CSF Western States Manager Andy Treharne and Communications Coordinator Cole Henry traveled to Midway, Utah to join state fish and wildlife agency employees from throughout the country at the Association for Conservation Information (ACI) conference, hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Serving as the non-profit association for information and education professionals …
CSF Embraces Opportunity to Promote Partnerships with State Fish and Wildlife Agencies Read More »
On July 23, the bipartisan leadership of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) introduced H.R. 2799, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act and the Public Lands Filming Act (H.R. 2798), two important pro-sportsmen’s bills for the 113th Congress. Both of these bills have been identified as sportsmen’s legislative priorities agreed upon by the CSC …
House Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus -Sportsmen’s Priorities Moving in Congress Read More »
Ohio Senator Joe Uecker recently announced the formation of the leadership team for the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. The Caucus was previously reorganized in April of this year to give a unified voice to a constituency that is vital to Ohio’s economy. According to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report, Ohio ranks …
Leadership Announced for Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Read More »
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 (IWVC) was created in 1989 to provide a mechanism to allow state fish and wildlife agencies to share …
Northeast: Four States Advance Legislation on the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact Read More »
ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 17, 2013) — On August 22, 2011, the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Foundation (MLSF), the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) announced the formation of a partnership to determine the viability of elk reintroduction to Western Maryland. Few realize that elk once roamed all of Maryland; …
The Future of Elk Reintroduction in Western Maryland Rests with its Citizenry Read More »
Since the fall of 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has been working to create a renewed vision for the National Wildlife Refuge System. The new vision, titled Conserving the Future: Wildlife Refuges and the Next Generation includes 24 recommendations, which incorporated extensive suggestions from the public, nongovernmental organizations, state wildlife agencies, and …
July 18, 2013 (Washington, DC) – To foster camaraderie in the halls of government, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the 2nd Annual “Whiskies of the World” and Cigar Reception on Wednesday, July 17. The Capitol Hill event featured twenty members of the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) who gathered together, despite the …
Last month, the Northern Colorado Front Range Sports Shooting Management Partnership was established through cooperation between Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Gilpin County, Larimer County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the U.S. Forest Service. The Partnership was formed to develop a landscape-level, multi-jurisdictional strategy for recreational sport shooting throughout northern Colorado’s Front Range. Participating partners …
Colorado Recreational Shooting Evaluation Underway Read More »
In June, members of the sportsmen’s community and sportsmen-legislators gathered in Cary, North Carolina for the annual North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Advisory Council Dinner. The event celebrated North Carolina’s rich outdoor heritage, provided an evening of camaraderie and promoted the economic impact of hunting and angling generated in the state of North Carolina. Funding for …
North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Advisory Council Dinner Read More »
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