Why It Matters: The recreational boating and fishing community understands the importance of protecting North Atlantic right whales (NARW) and fully supports finding innovative ways to avoid any vessel collision with marine mammals. However, a rule proposed in late 2022 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under final consideration by the White House …
Proposed Vessel Speed Rule in The Atlantic Still Pending Read More »
Why It Matters: Under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) umbrella, the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) is a bipartisan group of state legislators that serve to protect and advance hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting sports in the Palmetto State. The Caucus hosts events throughout the year, including policy centric events during session …
South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Successful Sporting Classic Read More »
Why It Matters: Rallies bring sportspeople together with legislators and other members of the public to celebrate our hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting traditions in a positive environment, while talking to people about important policies affecting us. This specific rally was also an effective way to educate, raise the energy level around Proposition 127, and …
Hundreds of Sportspeople Come Together for Rally Against Colorado Prop 127 Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently joined with key industry and community stakeholders to unveil a roadmap for policies that benefit fisheries conservation and enhanced angler access that will serve as our community’s guide for the next slate of congressional and administrative leaders. THE FUTURE OF SPORTFISHING: Policy Recommendations from the Recreational Fishing Community is …
Why It Matters: With fall hunting seasons in full swing, many state youth seasons are on the calendar with young hunters giddy with excitement. While many children who were born into generational traditions of hunting have quick access to exciting experiences in the field, there are others with a hunger and a passionate interest in …
Why It Matters: As hunters of all ages begin or continue their outdoor adventures, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable experience is critical to hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) efforts. Whether it is guidance on how to properly handle a firearm or how to safely ascend a tree stand, hunter safety takes many …
Hunting in the Southeast has Many Perks: Protecting Your Hearing is One of Them Read More »
Why It Matters: Many states in the Midwest and across the country offer opportunities for youth hunters to hit the field in pursuit of game species including deer, turkey, ducks, and pheasants before the seasons open to the public. States offering youth hunting seasons provide a great opportunity for young hunters to participate in our …
Why It Matters: Legislation seeking to restrict the Second Amendment is often eventually used as a vector of attack for hunting-related issues, just as restrictions on hunting are often used as a vector of attack against Second Amendment rights. Our issues are fundamentally intertwined given that firearms of every kind are routinely used in hunting, …
It Takes a Team: The Line Has Been Held in California Read More »
The American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) – comprised of the nation’s top 52 sporting-conservation organizations that represent America’s hunter-conservationists, professional wildlife and natural resource managers, outdoor recreation users, conservation educators, and wildlife scientists – released Wildlife for the 21st Century, Volume VII (W-21). This comprehensive publication focuses on solutions to conserve wildlife and their habitats …
Why It Matters: Legislation seeking to restrict the Second Amendment is often eventually used as a vector of attack for hunting-related issues, just as restrictions on hunting are often used as a vector of attack against Second Amendment rights. Our issues are fundamentally intertwined given that firearms of every kind are routinely used in hunting, …
Why It Matters: With election day right around the corner (November 5), anticipation is building for Americans to get out and exercise their right to vote. This year’s election is especially important for sportsmen and women, as voters will be presented with the opportunity to protect our time-honored traditions at the ballot box. Aside from …
Why are Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendments Important? Read More »
Why It Matters: On Tuesday, October 1st, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC), along with the Chairs of the House and Senate Game & Fish Committees (Sen. Greg Rothman; Co-Chair for the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and Caucus member, Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik. n addition to the bill …
Pennsylvania Unveils New Sportsman License Plate That Benefits Youth Hunting and Fishing Read More »
Why It Matters: In July of 2024, Massachusetts passed a new omnibus gun law which consisted of 116-pages of confusing regulations on firearm ownership and possession in the Commonwealth. In response, citizen groups attempted to bring the new law to the 2026 general ballot with a petition process. However, on October 2nd, the Governor signed …
Update: New Massachusetts Firearm Laws Impacting Nonresident Hunters Read More »
Why It Matters: Throughout much of the modern history of white-tailed deer hunting, deer harvest has been a primary driver in the size, growth, and health of deer populations. From the buck-only days during mid-20th century through today’s emphasis on doe harvest through most quality deer management plans, it is clear that the females of …
Missouri Holds Early Antlerless Firearm Deer Season Read More »
Why It Matters: Recreational shooting is a longstanding and highly popular activity on our federal public lands. For many sportsmen and women, including target shooters, public lands are the only venue that they can participate in our time-honored outdoor traditions. Furthermore, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) intent to close the entire 1.3 million acres …
BLM Set to Close 1.3 Million Acres of Public Land to Recreational Shooting Read More »
Why It Matters: With sporting dollars making up the bulk of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s budget, hunting and fishing are vital to conservation and management in the state. To celebrate the importance of these activities, Governor Gordon was recently joined by local legislators, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation …
Why It Matters: The number one reason that lapsed hunters give when asked why they no longer hunt, is the lack of access. Currently, in Pennsylvania, there are only three (3) Sundays in which you may hunt game and there are very limited species that can be targeted. Senate Bill 67 (SB 67), sponsored by …
Sunday Hunting Expansion One Step Closer in Pennsylvania Read More »
Why It Matters: The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, which grants authority to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to acquire public land, is up for reauthorization and will be a focal point of the Badger State’s upcoming legislative session. Access to public lands and waters that are open to hunting and fishing is critical for the …
Key Public Land Acquisition Fund Faces Reauthorization in Wisconsin Read More »
Why It Matters: Passage of Amendment 2, the proposed right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife constitutional amendment in Florida, on November 5 would not only ensure the protection of our shared, time-honored traditions of hunting and fishing from unnecessary limitations or outright bans, but also the continuation of conservation funding through the American System …
Protecting Hunting and Fishing at the Ballot Box in Florida Read More »
Why It Matters: Wyoming has a deep appreciation of wildlife and the sporting heritage, boasting some of the largest populations of wildlife species like pronghorn and sage grouse. The state’s commitment to the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation will continue as it transitions from the leadership of now-retired Director Brian Nesvik to newly appointed …
Angi Bruce Named as Director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Read More »
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