Click here to download a PDF of this article. CSF President Jeff Crane contributed this Opinion piece to Roll Call on May 9, 2012. For the first time in years, Congress has an opportunity to pass bipartisan legislation that encompasses several priority bills to benefit our nation’s hunters, recreational anglers and shooters as well as wildlife. This …
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Click here to download a PDF of this article. May 16, 2012 (Washington, DC) – The Republican team of marksmen outdueled their Democrat counterparts yesterday at the Congressional Shoot-Out held at the Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet Center in Glenn Dale, Maryland. A record turnout of Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) members, both Democrats and Republicans, …
Team Republican Wins “Top Gun” Title at the Congressional Shoot-Out Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. May 11, 2012 – Governor Terry Branstad, a member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, signed an executive order today permanently rescinding a provision of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources dove season rule that prohibits the use of traditional ammunition. The executive order was a result …
Governor Terry Branstad Takes Action on Behalf of Iowa Hunters Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. April 17, 2012 – Today, The Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012 (H.R. 4089) was passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 274 to 146 in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by the leaders of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), the bill hit the House floor after …
Unprecedented Pro-Sportsmen Legislation Passed in US House of Representatives Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. April 13, 2012 – A coalition of 38 sportsmen’s organizations has expressed their support for The Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012 (H.R. 4089). In a letter addressed to Speaker John Boehner, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, in cooperation …
Call to Action to Support the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act (HR 4089) Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, Vice-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), is the first to sign a proclamation (see below) celebrating the American System of Conservation Funding. Seventy-five years ago America’s hunters set out on a noble venture, one that many Americans still don’t understand. They …
Click here to download a PDF of this article. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Board of Directors has four new additions. Each of these individuals brings a unique set of skills, professional accomplishments and a love of the outdoors that will benefit hunters, anglers, trappers and recreational shooters in this bipartisan organization. Jeff Crane, president …
New Sportsmen’s Leaders Join the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. An unprecedented package of pro-sportsmen’s legislation passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Natural Resources Committee. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has spent years working with the leaders and other members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) to advance this legislation. Jeff Crane, president of …
Click here to download a PDF of this article. February 27, 2012 (Washington, DC) – Saturday evening, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a reception for the sportsmen-governors, many of whom are members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), a program under the CSF banner. Six of our nation’s state chief executives gathered in Washington, …
Click here to download a PDF of this article. Science has prevailed. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)—an anti-sportsmen group—that would have precipitated significant restrictions on lead fishing tackle all over the United States. The CBD wanted the EPA to use the Toxic Substances Control …
EPA Denies Petition Seeking Ban on Lead Based Fishing Products Read More »
Click here to download a PDF of this article. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), in support of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), held its annual “Welcome Back to Congress” reception on February 7th. More than 45 bipartisan members of Congress attended including CSC leaders: Sen. Jon Tester, Sen. Kay Hagan, Sen. Jim Risch, Rep. Jeff …
Click here to download a PDF of this article. On Sunday January 29th, 60 Minutes got a story on the positive effects of hunting mostly right. This is a story every sportsmen and American who cares about the environment needs to understand. For decades Texas ranches have imported and bred exotic species, some of which …
The Story Behind the 60 Minutes Report on U.S. Game Ranches Read More »
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