The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently named two new Honorary Members to its Board of Directors during their April meeting. Approved by current board members, the Honorary Board is made up of former board members who are selected to continue to formally work with the CSF Board and staff to provide thoughtful advice for advancing …
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Federal mismanagement and misallocation of the nation’s saltwater fisheries, specifically red snapper, were on full display last week with the potential decision to further restrict the federal recreational red snapper season to 11 days. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Reef Fish Committee’s decision to reduce the season to the fewest days in the …
On Wednesday, June 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) will host the first regional event of the year in Sonoma, California. This unique event presents an opportunity for sportsmen and women, along with policy makers and wine aficionados, to enjoy a day of shooting at the Wing & Barrel Ranch, followed by a cocktail reception …
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On April 11, Brent Miller, Northeastern States Director for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) attended a demonstration for state legislators on the use of gun sound suppressors at the Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, New Hampshire. This event was co-hosted by the American Silencer Association and the Sig Sauer Academy. At the event, nearly 20 …
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On April 9, Tennessee sportsmen-legislators gathered at the War Memorial Building in Nashville to enjoy a reception hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation and Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative Ron Lollar. As the session winds down in the state, the reception offered a time for legislators, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation staff, Tennessee Wildlife …
In September of 2012, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1221, legislation outlawing the use of dogs for hunting bears and bobcats in the state. Sponsored by anti-hunting groups, the bill was seen by many as a direct attack on California’s sportsmen and women which limits the ability to use hunting as the preferred management …
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On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the New York 2014-2015 approved budget – which the Assembly and Senate approved on March 31 – was signed into law. Included in the approved state budget are provisions which will allow crossbow use for all small game and any big game season that includes firearms. Additionally, crossbows will be …
On March 20, the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a sporting clays shoot and BBQ dinner in Camden, South Carolina. The event provided an opportunity for sportsmen and women legislators to take a break from the Capitol for a competitive and fun afternoon with fellow members of the Caucus, Department of Natural Resources representatives, …
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Almost $1.1 billion in federal funds will go to state fish and wildlife agencies this year, thanks to tax revenues collected on firearms and ammunition, hunting and fishing equipment and licenses, and motor boat fuel. States will receive between $1 million and $50 million to fund conservation and recreation projects. These funds are the foundation …
Sportsmen Generate $1.1 Billion of Funding to State Fish and Wildlife Agencies Read More »
On April 2, sportsmen-friendly legislators upheld Governor Heineman’s veto of Nebraska L 671, and, in so doing, protected the future of successful science-based natural resource management, while also upholding the integrity of Nebraska’s state constitution. While Nebraska L 671 would have done nothing to help the mountain lion population or any other species of wildlife …
Nebraska L 671, introduced by Senator Ernie Chambers, seeks to eliminate the science-based management of mountain lions in Nebraska. Hunting and fishing have always been the preferred method of fish and wildlife management in the United States, and was overwhelmingly voted a constitutional right by Nebraskans in 2012. Allowing this bill to stand would set …
On March 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was joined by eight members of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), congressional staff, members of the CSF Board of Directors and representatives of the recreational fishing community for a breakfast briefing on Capitol Hill. The briefing focused on saltwater recreational fishing’s future and included an array …
On March 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the 25th Anniversary Leadership Dinner in Washington, DC to honor and commemorate past and present members of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). Nine members of the current and former leadership of the CSC joined representatives from the sportsmen’s conservation community, congressional staff, and members of …
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On March 18, Arizona Legislators for Wildlife (ALW), a member of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC), joined the Arizona Game and Fish Department to host a “cast and blast” at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, AZ. The event provided legislators with an opportunity to interact with the Arizona sportsmen’s community, including …
Arizona Legislators Gather to Celebrate Sportsmen’s Heritage Read More »
Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Department of Interior agreed to release funding sequestered from the Wildlife Restoration, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Safety Trust Funds to the states. Money for the Trust Funds is derived from excise taxes levied on motorboat fuel and hunting and fishing equipment and then …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Restores Funding from Sportsmen Trust Funds Read More »
On Saturday, March 15, CSF’s Northeastern States Director, Brent Miller, hosted a booth at the Vermont Outdoor show in Rutland Vermont. CSF attended the event to interact with members of Vermont’s sportsmen’s community and in-state conservation partners, as well as to promote the 25th Anniversary of CSF, the 10th Anniversary of the National Assembly of …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently showed support for H.R. 3728, the Wild Game Donation Act introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) member Representative Don Young. H.R. 3728 will make hunters who donate meat to food-based charities eligible for a tax credit for the processing cost of their game meat, as well as provide a …
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The Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their annual dinner this past Monday, March 17, outside of Tallahassee, FL. The Co-Chairs of the Caucus, Rep. Doug Holder and Sen. Thad Altman, were joined by 15 of their colleagues as well numerous representatives from the sportsmen’s community. Executive Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Nick …
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From March 3-6, Brent Miller, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Northeastern States Director, represented CSF at the Quality Deer Management Association’s (QDMA) Whitetail Summit. The Summit, held at Bass Pro Shop’s Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, MO, was the first event of its kind, in that it focused exclusively on the future of whitetail management and …
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Commission endorses enhanced fisheries conservation while upholding saltwater recreational fishing’s economic, social and conservation benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress is moving forward quickly to revise the federal act that governs our nation’s marine resources. The sportfishing and boating industries, along with recreational saltwater anglers, are stepping up efforts to ensure that their economic, social and …
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