Why It Matters: Colorado’s avocational beaver season opened October 1, and sportsmen and women heading out this year will be working under several new rules adopted by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission. Beginning with the 2026–27 season, beaver season has been shortened by one month and now runs October 1 through March 31. […]
Why It Matters: Healthy big-game populations depend on access to quality seasonal habitat and the ability to move between those areas. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) continues to support state-led, science-informed, voluntary conservation efforts that improve habitat connectivity while respecting private property rights, maintaining working landscapes, and supporting hunting opportunities across the West. Highlights: For […]
Why It Matters: New Hampshire’s moose hunt is a prime example of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation in action. Through limited permits (only 33 in 2026), science-based management, biological monitoring, and hunter participation, the state provides a sustainable hunting opportunity while generating valuable information about the health of the moose population and supporting […]
Why It Matters: Hunters now seem to be busier than ever and seek to take advantage of every free moment possible to participate in our time-honored traditions. For hunters in most states, that coveted time afield often occurs on the weekends with work and school occupying the weekdays. However, North and South Carolina remain among […]
Why It Matters: The Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) continues to be a prime example of the power of pragmatism and bipartisanship as it moves through the legislative process. After moving out of Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works just a few weeks ago, WEPA’s unanimous passage out of the Senate fuels optimism for […]
Why It Matters: Providing sportsmen and women with quality places to hunt and trap serves to protect our outdoor traditions and bolster conservation funding. Not only are sportsmen and women active participants in conserving both game and non-game species, but through the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), they are also the primary funders of […]