The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to partner with the Central Florida Shootout, held from June 21 to 23 in Port Canaveral, Florida. The Shootout includes over 1,500 participants and encourages children to get involved with fishing by providing them with over 100 fishing rods and reels. You can help support CSF and enter …
On Friday, April 5, the Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus was officially formed and became the 41st bipartisan Caucus in the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses. Leadership of the newly formed Maine Caucus has been identified as Senators Troy Jackson and Tom Saviello, and Representatives Mike Shaw and Steve Wood. The Maine Caucus has an identified …
Maine: Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Established Read More »
On Tuesday, April 9, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law HB 797, which will help promote access to Maryland’s fishable waters by requiring transportation projects to consider the feasibility of providing and improving waterway access along the state’s roads and bridges. Lack of access is one of the primary reasons that lapsed anglers give …
Maryland: Pro-Angling Access Bill Signed into Law Read More »
On Wednesday, March 27, the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their first Caucus event of the year, with a luncheon at the Upham Walker House in Concord, New Hampshire. At the event, Senators Russell Prescott and Jeff Woodburn accepted leadership positions in the Caucus and will now serve as the Senate Co-Chairs alongside the …
New Hampshire: New Leadership Confirmed and Members Added At Caucus Luncheon Read More »
In January, CSF released state specific factsheets highlighting the economic impact from sportsmen and women in all 50 states. The state fact sheets follow the release of CSF’s national report, America’s Sporting Heritage, Fueling the American Economy, which was released in mid-January. Intended to provide a series of “sound bites” that resonate within the outdoor …
April 10, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) – Maine SB 268 will be heard in the Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on Thursday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m. SB 268, introduced by Senator Anne Haskell, would make it illegal to sell or use lead sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less, and measuring 2.5 …
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Maine Lead Sinker Ban to be Heard in Committee Read More »
April 2, 2013 (Washington, DC) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce the recent partnership with Sports South, L.L.C., an established and celebrated leader in the sportsmen’s industry. With a contribution of $100,000, Sports South, the country’s oldest and largest single-source distributor of firearms and ammunition, has been recognized as a Diamond …
Sports South, L.L.C. Becomes CSF Diamond Level Sponsor Read More »
In August of 2011, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 aimed at cutting the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years by mandating automatic spending caps on the federal government’s nondefense-related, mandatory and discretionary spending – known as sequestration. This legislation requires that 5.1% of the nation’s Wildlife and Sport …
CSF Sends Letter to House and Senate Leadership on Sequestration Read More »
On Thursday, March 14, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act (H.R. 819). Click here to watch the archived hearing webcast. This bill will reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle (ORV) use in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational …
Hearing Held on Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act Read More »
The Nevada Senate’s Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on S.B. 213, the poorly written anti-trapping legislation that would not only negatively impact trappers, but could also result in unintended consequences for those who use standard household pest control devices. S.B. 213 would place an unnecessary burden on Nevada trappers by resurrecting the …
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Hearing on Nevada Anti-Trapping Measure Set for Tomorrow Read More »
Maryland HB 797, introduced by Delegate Maggie McIntosh, passed the Maryland House of Delegates on Monday, March 25, with a strong bipartisan vote of 130-3. HB 797, initially introduced on February 6, would help promote access to Maryland’s fishable waters by requiring transportation projects to consider the feasibility of waterway access along the state’s roads …
Maryland: Pro-Angling Access Bill Clears House, Heads to Senate Read More »
On March 22, 64 members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) signed on to a bipartisan letter addressed to Dan Ashe, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), supporting the nationwide delisting of the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act. The letter, signed by 59 Members of the House of Representatives and …
Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Sign on to Gray Wolf Letter Read More »
As one of the fundamental tenants of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, science is a crucial component of our country’s successful efforts to professionally manage wildlife in the public trust. Unfortunately, certain efforts at the state level seek to undermine the scientific evidence gathered by trained biologists by taking control away from state …
Nevada: Anti-Bear Hunting Measure Awaits Committee Hearing Read More »
On Tuesday, March 12, the North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its Annual Dinner to thank their members and the state’s conservation community for continued support of sportsmen’s initiatives. The dinner was widely attended by elected officials and also included representatives from state chapters of other conservation organizations such as the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, …
North Carolina: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Dinner Read More »
March 22, 2013 (Washington, DC) – On March 20, members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) re-introduced H.R. 686, the bipartisan “Protect Our Prairies Act.” Reintroduced by CSC House Vice-Chair Tim Walz and CSC member Kristin Noem, H.R. 686 is sponsored by seven members of the CSC, including all four members of CSC House leadership: …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Reintroduce Bipartisan Sodsaver Legislation Read More »
March 20, 2013 (Washington, DC) – Amidst a busy morning on Capitol Hill, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a breakfast briefing for a crowded room, which included eleven Members of Congress, congressional staff, policy makers, and sportsmen-industry representatives. CSF President Jeff Crane was joined by bipartisan members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and …
CSF Hosts Breakfast Briefing on Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently announced Bee Frederick as the new Southeastern States Manager for the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses. In this role, Bee will facilitate communication with various stakeholders and oversee the state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses and the Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus in the region, including: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, …
From March 6 – 8, Cole Henry, Communications Coordinator for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), attended the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) Annual Conference in Columbia, South Carolina. During the conference, Henry led a presentation on CSF’s recent Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report, “America’s Sporting Heritage: Fueling the American Economy” to a group of outdoor writers …
CSF Highlights the Economic Impact of Sportsmen at Annual POMA Conference Read More »
On Wednesday, March 13, the House Committee on Natural Resources held an oversight hearing on the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Click here to watch a live recording of the hearing. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act is the primary statute governing fishing activities in federal waters and expires at …
Hearings this Week on Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization and Cape Hatteras Read More »
Legislative Alert: Tune in to the hearing on Preserving Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational
On March 14, 2013 at 10:00am EDST, the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation will hold a hearing on the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act (H.R. 819). This bill would reinstate the Interim Protected Species Management Strategy (Interim Strategy) governing off-road vehicle (ORV) use …
