Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell recently announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to expand fishing and hunting opportunities throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System, opening up new hunting programs on six refuges and expanding existing hunting and fishing programs on another 20 refuges. The proposed rule also modifies existing refuge-specific …
Interior Department Proposes Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Read More »
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is currently gathering signatures for a ballot referendum to ban bear hunting in Maine by hounding, trapping and baiting. In 2004, HSUS tried to restrict the Maine bear hunt with a ballot question very similar to the one they are proposing now; that year, Mainers voted “”No”” …
Maine: Bear Hunting under Attack by Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Read More »
September 28, 2013 (Washington, DC) – Against the backdrop of Minute Maid Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the 2013 “Texas Bass, Bucks & Boots,” reception and dinner. Bringing its mission to Texas, CSF was joined by members of the sportsmen’s conservation community, professional athletes and other …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Celebrates Sportsmen’s Heritage in Texas Read More »
September 26, 2013 (Washington, DC) – In a significant advancement for sportsmen and women across the country, the bipartisan House leadership of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) introduced the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act of 2013. Known as H.R. 3197, this legislative package includes various pro-sportsmen’s bills that will help ensure our outdoor …
Last week, the California Legislature voted to pass A 711, legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon, that would expand the state’s existing prohibition on hunting with lead ammunition in the California condor range to the entire state. If signed by California Governor Jerry Brown, A 711 would make California the first and only state to …
California Legislature Passes Lead Ban, Heads to Governor’s Desk Read More »
Governors and their staff were joined by members of the hunting and fishing community, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff members and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) partner organizations at a GSC reception in Louisville, Kentucky to highlight issues of concern to hunters and anglers on September 7. At the reception, GSC Co-Chair Governor Mike Beebe …
Governors put Sportsmen’s Issues at the Forefront at Reception Read More »
Registration is now open for the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses’ (NASC) 10th Annual Sportsman – Legislator Summit at Rend Lake in Whittington, IL from November 18 – 21, 2013. This Annual Summit provides a national forum for state legislators, conservation organizations, state and federal fish and wildlife agencies and outdoor industry partners to discuss …
National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses’ 10th Annual Sportsman – Legislator Summit Read More »
September 12, 2013 (Washington, DC) – A bipartisan coalition led by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) and Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) introduced legislation today that charts a new course for management of Gulf red snapper, an important commercial and recreational fishery that has been plagued by controversy. Joining Miller and Richmond as original co-sponsors of the …
Bipartisan Members of Congress file solution to Gulf red snapper mess Read More »
September 12, 2013 (Washington, DC) – Sixty-five members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), joined with the sportsmen’s community from the DC area and beyond on Wednesday night for an evening of camaraderie and appreciation at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 24th Annual Banquet & Auction. Held at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, this …
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 …
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