Highlights Why it Matters: Often, the tragic loss of a raptor, such as a bald eagle, due to the ingestion of lead, results in the introduction of legislation that seeks to limit or outright ban the use of lead ammunition and tackle. These efforts often ignore many of the existing variables that must be weighed …
On August 7, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in partnership with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a successful launch of their inaugural Columbia River Fishing Trip. Over 20 bipartisan legislators from across the state came together in Kalama, Washington for a morning of fishing and camaraderie, followed by a luncheon sponsored by the Washington …
Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Bipartisan Columbia River Fishing Trips Read More »
Highlights Why it matters: Asian carp continue to expand their range in the Mississippi River Basin and its major tributaries. Large rivers with many large, mainstem impoundments like those on the Tennessee River represent ideal habitat for the establishment of spawning populations. While only the Kentucky Reservoir currently has a spawning population of silver carp, …
Closing The Door on Asian Carp in The Tennessee River Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator Highlights Why It Matters: Our nation’s abundant public lands are a source of pride for all Americans. Unfortunately, despite being owned by the American public, much of those public lands are inaccessible due to the patchwork of public and private land holding patterns. With almost 16 million …
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager Highlights Why it matters: Following the removal of gray wolves from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife, the newly formed Michigan Wolf Management Advisory Council is seeking public input on the best way to manage the states wolf population. CSF, which has long maintained that state fish and …
CSF Supports Hunting and Trapping of Michigan Wolves Read More »
Contact: Nick Lewis, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) serves as the lead regulatory agency for wildlife in the state, working in conjunction with the sportsmen’s community to conserve wildlife species. The PGC Board of Game Commissioners (Board) is the governing body for the PGC and are responsible for …
Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners Backs Sportsmen’s Efforts During Latest Meeting Read More »
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: The FWC Commission was expected to vote on the proposed rule change during its August meeting. After strong and coordinated pushback from the hunting community, the vote was postponed until a later date, indicating that the FWC is willing to works towards a revised rule …
Temporary Victory for Florida Duck Hunters, Challenges Continue Read More »
Highlights Why it Matters: Sportsmen and women are the primary funders of conservation in the United States through the “user pays – public benefits” American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), but increased natural resource management needs, inflation, and various license exemptions and discounts stress state fish and wildlife agency budgets. Protecting and potentially supplementing these …
Highlights Why it matters: Through their Congressionally mandated State Wildlife Action Plans, state fish and wildlife agencies have identified nearly 12,000 species of fish, wildlife, and plants as “at-risk”. While sportsmen and women have long been the primary funders of conservation efforts, there simply is not enough funding to conserve all species in a proactive …
House Committee Considers 21st Century Funding Bill – Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Read More »
Contact: Joseph Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States Highlights Why it Matters: There is no denying the fact that dogs play an integral role in many of our nation’s sporting pursuits. From tracking big game to pointing, flushing, and retrieving downed fowl on a variety of landscapes, our four-legged friends play an irreplaceable part in the …
Hunters and Handlers in New Hampshire Celebrate Increased Protections for Dogs Read More »
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager Highlights Why it matters: While CSF maintains that state fish and wildlife agencies are the entities best equipped to make decisions regarding the management of our public trust fish and wildlife resources, these agencies typically host public comment periods to solicit input on proposed regulatory changes. These comment periods …
Highlights Why it matters: As Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Mr. Bonnie will lead the efforts of USDA agencies charged with the implementation of critical conservation programs. These include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) administered by FSA and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) administered by NRCS. …
Highlights Why it matters: As Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Mr. Bonnie will lead the efforts of USDA agencies charged with the implementation of critical conservation programs. These include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) administered by FSA and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) administered by NRCS. …
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Pacific States Assistant Manager Highlights Why It Matters: Oregon’s hunters, anglers, and trappers 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 …
Highlights Why it Matters: The Resilient Federal Forests Act would improve wildlife habitat, reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire, and restore watersheds through targeted landscape-level restoration projects on federal lands and properties in the wildland-urban interface. The lack of active forest management on federal lands has created tens of millions of acres of overstocked forests …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Vice-Chair Reintroduces Resilient Federal Forests Act Read More »
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager Highlights Why it Matters: The Michigan Wildlife Council is one of only two wildlife councils in the country. Their mission is to educate the public on the important role hunters and anglers play in managing sustainable wildlife populations, providing the bulk of funding for conservation efforts in the state …
Last week during the National Trappers Association’s (NTA) Annual Convention, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator Ellary TuckerWilliams was a recipient of the President’s Award for her hard work and leadership in the fight to protect and advance trapping in New Mexico, Montana, and Colorado during the 2021 legislative session. “I …
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: Florida is a rapidly growing state, and increased suburbanization impacts hunting opportunities for many of the state’s hunters. This proposed rule change will further limit public access to hunting opportunities, specifically waterfowl hunting. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) worked with in-state and national partners to …
Restricted Hunting Areas – What Florida’s Hunters Need to Know Read More »
Contact: Joseph Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeaster States and States Program Assistant Highlights Why it Matters: Massachusetts has not experienced raises in license fee prices in roughly 26 years. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) relies on these funds to continue offering the multitude of opportunities for the Bay State’s sportsmen and women. However, with …
Short-Term and Long-Term Fixes for MassWildlife’s Funding Read More »
Highlights Why it Matters: Throughout regular sessions, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) worked hand-in-hand with the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses network, members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, state fish and wildlife agencies, and in-state and national partner organizations to promote and advance policies that celebrate our nation’s time-honored sporting traditions. Coordinated efforts between CSF …
