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Youth Deer Seasons and the Importance of Recruiting the Next Generation

Why It Matters: To ensure the longevity of the American System of Conservation Funding and defeat efforts designed to undermine our ability to participate in our time-honored outdoor traditions, we must take steps to recruit the next generation of sportsmen and sportswomen. Youth deer hunting seasons provide an opportunity to advance these objectives while spending …

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CSF Acknowledges Improvements, Supports Further Tweaks to Florida Keys Management Plan

Why It Matters: The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is a top angling destination in the United States, and anglers, as much as anyone, want to ensure this incredible marine resource is effectively managed for healthy habitats and abundant fisheries for future generations.  A previous Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed new management direction …

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Being the Bear-er of Good News: Second Annual Black Bear Season Opens in Missouri

Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy              Why It Matters: The recovery of wildlife in areas where they had been locally extirpated is worth celebrating. The return of a healthy population of black bears in the Show-Me State is an excellent example of this that all should appreciate. With that appreciation …

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CSF, Partners Urge Prioritization of Funding for Migration Corridors in FY24 Federal Budget

Why It Matters: To survive various seasonal conditions, wildlife, including big game species of interest to America’s sportsmen and women such as elk, deer, sheep, and moose, migrate to new areas in search of food, habitat, and more suitable temperatures throughout the year. Thanks to technological advances in global positioning systems, researchers have been able …

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Hunting Coalition Files Preliminary Injunction Over California Firearm Marketing Law

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 …

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New Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Steps Up in Sportsman’s Paradise

Why It Matters: Senator Cathey taking on this leadership role is important to the advancement of the bicameral and bipartisan Caucus, whose members are committed to ensuring the future of hunting and fishing opportunities critical to sportsmen and women and the state’s economy. Louisiana is known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise” for good reason, and the …

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Sportsmen’s Coalition Gains Momentum in Fight Against Oregon’s Measure 114

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 …

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CSC Member Rep. Blake Moore Introduces Important Bill to Enhance Recreational Shooting Opportunities

Why It Matters: The Range Access Act is an essential piece of legislation to increase access opportunities for America’s hunters and recreational shooters. As recreational shooting continues to grow in popularity, this legislation will help increase opportunities for hunters and target shooters to participate in this time-honored tradition. At a time when lack of access …

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Joint Workgroup Wraps Up Efforts to Identify Better Ways to Manage Recreational Fisheries

Why It Matters: Federal fisheries management predominately uses a biomass-based management model that uses hard pound quotas to limit fishing effort. While this approach has historically worked well for commercial fisheries where the incentive to fish is based on profits by maximizing harvest while minimizing effort, it has become increasingly challenging in recent years to …

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Public Comment Period Open for Two U.S. Forest Service Habitat Projects in Virginia

Why It Matters: Early successional habitats are lacking on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, and the scarcity of these critical habitats for wildlife negatively impacts hunting traditions as game populations have declined because of reduced active forest management treatments. Supporting these projects is important for creating habitat that supports game and nongame wildlife and …

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Unintended Consequences: How Oregon’s Measure 114 Will Hurt Outdoor Recreation and Conservation

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 …

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CSF Organizes Sign-On Letter with Partners to Oppose Harmful Michigan Legislation

Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife management agencies, who are responsible for making science-based decisions affecting fish and game populations, must have the authority to take necessary action to ensure the long-term viability of those populations. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation works closely with partners to oppose bills that create unnecessary obstacles and threaten the …

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CSF Submits Comments in Support of Wild Animal List Expansion in Georgia

Why It Matters: Exotic invasive species that are kept as pets, such as the Burmese python, the Argentine tegu in Georgia, and others, are often released and can quickly become invasive to local and regional ecosystems. Once populations become established, many outcompete and otherwise cause serious damage to native wildlife populations. Highlights: On September 30, …

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