On October 24, 2012, Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett signed into law Pennsylvania HB 1417, a bill that increased the penalties for assaulting an officer of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. HB 1417 amends state code to place wildlife conservation officers and waterways conservation officers in the same protected class …
Added Protection for Conservation Officers (HB 1417) Signed into Law 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 7.6% of the nation’s Wildlife and Sport …
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On Wednesday, October 24th, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed a new anti-poaching bill (H.B. 2293) into law. House Bill 2293, which takes effect immediately, increased the maximum fine that can be given to people caught illegally harvesting fish from $200 to $5,000 and increased the amount of time the Pennsylvania Fish and Boating Commission (PFBC) …
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On October 15, 2012, the Pennsylvania Senate adopted Senate Resolution 364, which urges the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend the hunting season for resident Canada geese in Pennsylvania. SR 364 is aimed at combating issues resulting from a growing population of Canada geese in Pennsylvania, including increased crop depredation and nuisance problems. The …
Resolution on Resident Canada Geese Clears Senate Read More »
On September 12, CSF’s Western States Manager Andy Treharne attended a sportsmen’s roundtable meeting hosted by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus member Senator Mark Udall (CO) in Denver, Colorado. The meeting served as an opportunity for Senator Udall to solicit the opinions of Colorado sportsmen and women on a wide variety of conservation-related topics and highlight his …
October 22, 2012 (Washington, DC) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and NASCAR legend and CSF Board of Directors member Richard Childress celebrated the 8th Annual “Wine, Wheels & Wildlife” event on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. The event served as an opportunity to bring the racing and hunting …
CSF Teams up with Richard Childress to Support Sportsmen’s Issues Read More »
The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) will be holding its 9th Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in late November. The NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit is the largest gathering of pro-sportsmen legislators that occurs each year. This event provides the bipartisan group of sportsmen-legislators – representing states across the nation – with the …
9th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Sportsman-Legislator Summit Read More »
On October 5, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (H.R. 2706). This legislation is beneficial for the conservation of billfish populations. Billfish (marlin, sailfish and spearfish) populations have declined severely due to overfishing by non-U.S. commercial fishing fleets. In an effort to conserve billfish, the Billfish Conservation Act prohibits …
Two members of the CSF staff recently continued their involvement and leadership in fish habitat policy and conservation efforts. CSF Vice President Gary Kania attended the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Sportfishing Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Kania joined key players in the fisheries conservation community to focus on management and policy and to discuss …
Members of CSF Staff Continue Leadership and Participation in Fish Conservation Read More »
This past week, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed a proclamation and the California state legislature passed a resolution celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program – a key component of the “user pays-public benefits” American System of Conservation Funding. Throughout the year, CSF has been working on the celebration …
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Programs – 75th Anniversary Update Read More »
October 10, 2012 (Washington, DC) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 8th Annual Wine, Wheels & Wildlife will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. The event is being hosted by Richard Childress, Member of CSF’s Board of Directors and President and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. The …
Trips, Firearms and More Are Up For Auction at the 2012 Wine, Wheels & Wildlife Read More »
On September 27, 2012, a coalition of national boating and fishing organizations sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Kenneth Salazar and Florida Governor Rick Scott. The letter expressed the coalition’s appreciation for recent positive steps in the development of a General Management Plan for the Park, but reiterated concerns about the potential to …
Coalition Sends Letter on Biscayne National Park General Management Plan Talks Read More »
On September 27, 2012, House CSC leaders and members sent a letter to the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Dan Ashe regarding the upcoming release of a U.S. proposal to transfer the polar bear from CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Appendix II to …
On September 18, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law bipartisan legislation (AB 638/SB 178: Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs) after it passed both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature unanimously earlier in the year. AB 638/SB 178 appropriates $200,000 to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to fund the program, which …
New Jersey: Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs Signed into Law Read More »
On September 25, the CSF Northeast regional event was held in Harrisburg, PA. This year’s event consisted of a breakfast briefing on the energy production-conservation nexus, and focused specifically on the issue of natural gas exploration and development throughout the Marcellus shale play. Over the years there have proven to be both drawbacks as well …
Pennsylvania: Northeast Regional Meeting on Conservation and Energy Production Read More »
On Saturday, September 22, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (S.3525) advanced as the Senate voted 84 to 7 on the motion to proceed for a November vote. Introduced by CSC Co-Chair Senator Jon Tester, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 is a package of 19 separate bills including the majority of CSF’s sportsmen’s legislative priorities for …
On October 1, Wyoming’s first wolf hunting season opened, with more than 2,200 hunters purchasing licenses through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. As part of Wyoming’s federally approved wolf management plan, the opening day of wolf season represents the final step in declaring Wyoming wolves recovered under the Endangered Species Act and returns the …
Recreational boating and fishing community guardedly optimistic but firm on need for General Management Plan changes Contact: ASA, Mary Jane Williamson, 703.519.9691, x227CSF, Cole Henry 202.543.6850 x19NMMA, Lauren Dunn, 202.737.9752Center, Jeff Angers, 225.931.9700CCA, Ted Venker, 713.626.4234 WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2012 – Today, a coalition of national boating and fishing organizations, concerned with the long …
NPS and FFWCC Take Steps to Resolve Access to Biscayne National Park Read More »
(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 …
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