(September 24, 2012) Washington, DC – As Congress leaves Washington to focus on the elections, three vital bipartisan pieces of legislation for sportsmen are advancing on Capitol Hill. The Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (S.1451), the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (S.3525) and a resolution recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration …
Congress Leaves Washington on a Positive Note as Sportsmen’s Legislation Advances Read More »
September 20, 2012 (Washington, DC) – On September 19, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) held its 23rd Annual Banquet & Auction themed “A Celebration of America’s Sporting Heritage” at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. CSF welcomed over 50 members of Congress, and over 600 other guests including government officials, congressional staff and …
(September 20, 2012) Washington, DC – A coalition of hunting and angling groups and the outdoor industry briefed members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus yesterday on the rise in hunting and fishing participation in this country. The groups, led by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Cabela’s, Safari Club International, National Shooting Sports Foundation, American Sportfishing Association …
Hunter and Angler Numbers Up; Expenditures Rival Some of America’s Biggest Companies Read More »
On September 10, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (H.R. 2706). This bipartisan effort has been among the legislative priorities of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) for the 112th Congress and is hugely beneficial for the conservation of billfish populations. This legislation was introduced by CSC Co-Chair Representative Jeff …
Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Moving in Congress Read More »
On August 27th, the California Senate voted to pass SB 1221, legislation that would make it illegal to hunt bears and bobcats with the aid of dogs in the state. California Governor Jerry Brown now has until the end of September to either sign of veto the measure. Throughout the legislative process, sportsmen from all …
California Anti-Sportsmen Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk Read More »
As a member of the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee, CSF Vice President Gary Kania was invited to submit comments to the Science Advisory Board (SAB) Portfolio Review Task Force regarding NOAA’s research and development needs. Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco recently asked the SAB …
CSF Submits Comments to NOAA’s Science Advisory Board Read More »
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Senator Jon Tester introduced the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (S. 3525) in the Senate on September 10, 2012. This bill is largely similar to an amendment proposed to the Senate version of the 2012 Farm Bill, which was cosponsored by the two bipartisan Co-Chairs of the CSC and supported by …
CSF has been working on the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of WSFR programs at both the state and federal level. CSF, partnering with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), developed model resolutions and proclamations in early 2012 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program – a …
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Programs – 75th Anniversary Update Read More »
On August 31, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the Wyoming gray wolf population is recovered and no longer warrants protection under the Endangered Species Act and will be managed by the state starting on September 30th. The gray wolf has already been delisted in Idaho and Montana. CSF has been engaged in …
Wyoming Gray Wolf Declared Recovered and Removed from Endangered Species Act Read More »
September 11, 2012 (Washington, DC) – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (H.R. 2706). This bipartisan effort has been among the legislative priorities of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) for the 112th Congress and is hugely beneficial for the conservation of billfish populations. The bill’s sponsor and CSC …
Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Passes the House of Representatives Read More »
September 12, 2012 (Washington, DC) -The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the completion of an extensive overhaul to their website (www.sportsmenslink.org). The new and improved website officially went live on Wednesday, September 12, and is now available as a resource for all individuals interested in sportsmen’s policy issues. The website is designed …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Launches New Website Read More »
August 29, 2012 (Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the Stars and Stripes Shoot-Out at the Tampa Bay Sporting Clays facility in Tampa, Florida. The Shoot-Out served as an opportunity for members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) and partners and friends of CSF to promote …
August 13, 2012 (Washington, DC) – On Saturday, Presidential candidate Mitt Romney chose former co-chair and current Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) member Representative Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate for President of the United States. Romney’s decision to name Representative Ryan as the vice presidential candidate comes as a noteworthy occurrence for the …
August 8, 2012 (Washington, DC) – Over two hundred beginner and experienced shooters joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) for a day of friendly shooting competition at the Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet Center in Glenn Dale, Maryland. The August Recess Shoot brings Congressional staff together with the outdoor recreational community to enjoy a …
August Recess Shoot-Out Draws Hundreds to Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Event Read More »
July 24, 2012 (Washington, DC) – On Monday night, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) provided camaraderie amongst members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and conservation partners during a “Whiskies of the World” and Cigar Reception with Diageo’s Whiskey Master, Ewan Morgan and Gary Pesh of Old Virginia Tobacco. The Capitol Hill event featured the …
CSF Promotes Camaraderie and Conservation Through Two Days of Events Read More »
WASHINGTON DC (July 23, 2012) – Five of the nation’s state chief executives gathered at a Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) event in Williamsburg recently to highlight policy issues of concern to hunters and anglers around the nation. Members of the hunting and fishing community, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) States Program Team, and representatives from …
Sportsman-Governors Gather to Show Their Support For America’s Sportsmen’s Heritage Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. June 29, 2012 – This week has been an exciting week for sportsmen as two important bills advanced in Congress that include language important to our sporting heritage. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has been working with both the leaders and members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s …
Click here to download a PDF of this article. June 27, 2012 – Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho, Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and the Environment, has withdrawn his rider to the 2013 Interior Appropriations Bill. This amendment would have blocked the Payette National Forest from implementing the third and final phase of …
Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson withdraws Bighorn Sheep Amendment Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 (Washington, DC) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a briefing this morning for members of Congress on some of the most pressing issues in the 112th Congress for the recreational fishing community – the Fishery Science Improvement Act, the Billfish Conservation …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Briefs Congress on Priorities for Marine Anglers Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. The bipartisan leadership of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) has once again banded together to advance sportsmen’s interests in the Senate. CSC Chairs Senators Tester and Thune introduced the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 as an amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill (S. 3240). Senator Tester said, “When …
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