Why It Matters: Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife constitutional amendments protect the outdoor traditions of thousands of sportsmen and women from efforts to limit or outright ban hunting and fishing practices. Anti-sportsmen organizations continually lead efforts to persuade the public to believe that hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife are a privilege, subject to emotionally …
Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment Headed to the Ballot in FL in 2024 Read More »
Why It Matters: In 2021, Colorado Parks and Wildlife received over $80 million generated through hunting license sales, and a 10-11% federal excise tax on firearm and ammunition purchases under the Pittman-Robertson Act, that went directly to the agency for statewide conservation efforts. Without sportspeople purchasing hunting licenses, firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories, Colorado Parks …
Slate of Anti-Gun Bills on the Governor’s Desk in Colorado Read More »
Why It Matters: The use of lead ammunition and lead tackle in hunting and angling is a contentious issue, with the primary concern being the potential effects on wildlife. However, to this date, there has been limited documented evidence that sportsmen’s use of lead has had deleterious impacts on wildlife at the population level in …
Critical Access Bill Introduced by CSC Member Senator Steve Daines Read More »
Why It Matters: 2023 proved to be yet another busy and exciting year in the Old Line State. With regular sessions having adjourned sine die, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is taking a moment to reflect on its efforts to support legislation that increases access and opportunities for hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers in …
CSF Priorities on the Governor’s Desk in Maryland Read More »
Why It Matters: As the Kansas State Legislature adjourned for an extended break prior to returning for the state’s Veto Session, legislators in the House of Representatives and the Senate passed two bills of interest that will be moving to the Governor’s desk for consideration. Pertaining to no-cost licenses for disabled veterans and firearm safety …
Two Bills to Watch as the Veto Session Looms in Kansas Read More »
Why It Matters: Signed into law by Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Jim Justice, legislation to allow additional game species to be tracked with dogs when mortally wounded and legislation to authorize the use of a new muzzleloader product furthers ethical hunting practices and increases hunting opportunities for the Mountain State’s sportsmen and women who …
Why It Matters: South Carolina’s boating and fishing industries have a significant economic impact in the Palmetto State, and two federal initiatives underway threaten the traditions of offshore anglers by proposing to institute a new, untested fisheries data collection program and limiting vessel speeds not based on the best available science. Highlights: Over the last …
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and shooters have long played a vital role in funding conservation and wildlife management efforts throughout the state. Under the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a unique “user pays — public benefits” structure, California’s sportsmen and women generate tens of millions of dollars each year for the California Department …
California Firearm and Ammunition Tax Bill Resurfaces Read More »
Why It Matters: Prohibitions and restrictions on Sunday hunting serve to the detriment of our nation’s sporting communities and state and local economies. An additional day to hunt would mean more dollars spent by hunters in restaurants, hotels, gas stations and stores throughout the state, boosting local economies. Relatedly, allowing farmers and other landowners to …
Sunday Hunting Bills Moving in Maine and Maryland Read More »
Why It Matters: If you have ever fished offshore in the Gulf of Mexico from Alabama to Texas, chances are, you found fish near an offshore oil and gas platform. These hard structures that dot the Gulf provide valuable habitat for fish, corals, and invertebrates and important fishing destinations for anglers and commercial fishermen alike. …
Saving Fisheries Habitat One Oil Platform at a Time Read More »
Why It Matters: Prohibiting the use of lead fishing equipment in certain Minnesota waters is likely to have a negative impact on anglers’ ability to enjoy their favorite pastime, and it would also negatively impact revenue realized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Highlights: Minnesota House File 2310, the House Natural Resource budget bill, …
Why It Matters: As it currently stands, having no closed season on hunting coyotes in Maine during the daylight allows sportsmen and women the opportunity to spend more days afield, teaching others about our nation’s hunting heritage, and further contributing to the American System of Conservation Funding. Should there be a need for an established …
Coyotes on the Menu for Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee Read More »
Why It Matters: In the western US, there is a growing concern that shed hunters are contributing significantly to increased stress of wintering big game, especially in areas that may have experienced severe winter weather. As conservationists first, sportspeople in Idaho came together to advocate for this important measure that balances sportsperson access and opportunity …
Idaho Fish and Game Commission Granted Authority to Manage Shed Hunting Read More »
Why It Matters: An effort to make hunting and fishing, including the use of traditional methods, a constitutional right in Florida is underway with the introduction of House Joint Resolution 1157 and Senate Joint Resolution 1234. Currently, 23 state constitutions, including all of Florida’s neighboring states, have been amended to include the right to hunt, fish, …
Right to Hunt and Fish Gains Positive Momentum in Florida Read More »
Why It Matters: The Range Access Act (H.R. 1614) will bolster recreational shooting opportunities for America’s 32 million recreational target shooters and nearly 16 million hunters. Recreational shooting has continued to expand in popularity across the country, and this legislation will help provide additional opportunities for safe, accessible recreational shooting on federal public lands. As …
CSF Endorsed Range Access Act Receives Bipartisan Support in House Hearing Read More »
Why It Matters: While many states across the U.S. hold sportsmen and women in high regard, it is important that the sporting conservation community take steps to ensure that this view is retained. Oklahoma’s SCR 4 is a shining example of how the role of sportsmen and women as conservationists can be highlighted while encouraging …
Why It Matters: During the final week of the 2023 Legislative Session in Arkansas, Caucus members continued to advance legislation designed to promote wildlife habitat conservation, recruit the next generation of sportsmen and sportswomen, and generally support our nation’s time-honored outdoor traditions. As the end of other state legislative sessions continue to draw near across …
Why It Matters: Oregon’s law-abiding hunters and shooters have long played a vital role in funding conservation and wildlife management efforts throughout the state. Under the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a unique “user pays – public benefits” structure, Oregon’s sportsmen and women generate tens of millions of dollars each year for the Oregon …
Efforts Underway in the Oregon Legislature to Implement Measure 114 Read More »
Why It Matters: Offshore fishing is an integral part of Georgia’s sporting heritage, and it also supports many coastal economies. Proposed federal regulations that limit the speed in which vessels can travel off the east coast gravely threaten fishing opportunities, economies, and the safety of boaters. These regulations were proposed without input from the recreational fishing …
Why It Matters: Sometimes, a bill that would harm the interests of sportsmen and women has the support of both legislative chambers in a state. When this is the case, it is imperative that the groups defending those interests do all that they can to educate legislators on how the language could be improved to …
CSF and Partners Salvage Language in Michigan Firearm Legislation Read More »
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