Highlights Why it matters: Digital mapping and GPS technologies have fundamentally changed how sportsmen and women traverse federal lands. However, inconsistent and outdated record keeping practices among federal land management agencies hinders the ability of sportsmen and women to fully take advantage of these technologies, which will be addressed in part by the MAPLand Act. …
MAPLand Act Continues to Navigate Congressional Committees Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Highlights Why it Matters: The conversations around firearms and firearm ownership continue to be a polarizing topic in American culture. To protect against legislative threats to firearm ownership, Missouri was one of several states to introduce bills challenging federal laws thought to infringe upon …
Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act Becomes Law, ASCF Funding Exempted Read More »
Contact: Nick Lewis, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: Legislatively mandating wildlife management decisions, thereby circumventing state fish and wildlife agency authority, sets a dangerous precedent. Our nation’s state fish and wildlife agencies have successfully and sustainably managed fish and wildlife populations and healthy ecosystems for decades, many for more than a century, and …
New Jersey Hunting Contest Ban Moves Out of Committee Read More »
Highlights Why it Matters: The Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus facilitates communication and information exchange between participating offices in support of policies and regulations that promote and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. The bipartisan leadership team is staffed through the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and works to protect and advance the interests of America’s sportsmen and …
Rock Solid Leadership: Granite State Governor Chris Sununu Welcomed as GSC Vice-Chair Read More »
Highlights Why it matters: The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is the single most important federal agency to sportsmen and women. DOI is responsible for access and conservation on federal lands including National Wildlife Refuges, National Fish Hatcheries, Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service, among others. Collectively, DOI manages more than …
Tommy Beaudreau, CSF Supported Nominee Confirmed for Number Two Role at DOI Read More »
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 (WASHINGTON, D.C.)— Earlier today, with active support and engagement from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed the Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2021 (S. 1995)– a critical bill that will sustain the most significant funding for state-based …
CSF Helps Launch Critical Fisheries and Boating Bill Out of Committee Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator Highlights Why It Matters: Recreational fishing provides the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy nature, regardless of age, skill level or experience. Despite being a desert state, in 2013 Arizona anglers participated in 6,009,716 use days equating to a statewide economic impact of more than $1.47 …
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: Passage of HB 691 will help close a substantial revenue gap for the LDWF to aid in the conservation of Louisiana’s natural resources and promote positive outdoor recreational experiences for sportsmen and women. House Bill 691 (HB 691) restructures hunting and fishing license fees by …
On June 11, more than 70 attendees participated in the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 2nd Annual Congressional Fishing Competition in Annapolis, Maryland. Held as a catch-and-release event, participants had an opportunity to learn about the importance of conservation and the key role anglers play in funding management of our nation’s fish and aquatic resources. Throughout …
Highlights Why it matters: Digital mapping and GPS technologies have fundamentally changed how sportsmen and women traverse federal lands; however, inconsistent and outdated record keeping practices among federal land management agencies hinders the ability of sportsmen and women to fully take advantage of these technologies, which will be addressed in part by the MAPLand Act. …
House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Innovative Public Land Access Bill Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States and States Program Assistant Highlights Why it Matters: Firearm suppressors are often referred to as the hearing protection of the 21st Century – but don’t just take our word for it. According to data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, suppressor ownership and use has …
Maine Caucus Co-Chair Leads the Charge in Hearing Protection for Maine’s Hunters Read More »
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager Highlights Why it Matters: The Fair Chase Doctrine states that sportsmen and women will act in an ethical and sportsmen-like manner while pursing game and should not have an unfair advantage over the game. House bill 4050 would protect information related to the specific locations of game animals gathered …
Michigan Legislation Would Preserve the Fair Chase Ethic Read More »
Highlights Why it matters: The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation has long advocated for the inclusion of significant investments in any transportation and infrastructure package to enhance access and to improve our nation’s conservation efforts. Infrastructure is not only defined in terms of “gray infrastructure,” such as roads and bridges, as Congress has long recognized the need …
Robust Funding for CSF Priorities Contained in House Transportation Bill Read More »
By: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States and States Program Assistant “Why are people still hunting when they can just buy their meat from the grocery store?” Sadly, this type of question is being asked more and more as our society becomes increasingly urbanized and disconnected from nature. Having been born and raised in the …
Anti-Hunting Laws: A Slap in the Face to Conservation Read More »
June 10, 2021 (WASHINGTON, D.C.)— Over the last week, the United States Congress has introduced two bills to safeguard the most significant fisheries conservation funding program in the nation. Last Friday, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2021 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus …
CSF Leads Charge to Sustain Bedrock Fisheries Conservation Law in both House and Senate Read More »
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Assistant Manager, Pacific States 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 …
Animal Rights Activists Seek End to Hunting and Fishing in Oregon, CSF Responds Read More »
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: Passage of HB 535, HB 691, and HCR 55 will support efforts for Louisiana to keep the “Sportsman’s Paradise” appellation by increasing conservation funding for the state, identifying additional opportunities to bolster conservation funding, and protecting the state’s estuarine resources. House Concurrent Resolution 55 (HCR …
Critical Conservation Bills Continue to Move in Louisiana Read More »
Highlights Why it matters: The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is the single most important federal agency to sportsmen and women. Collectively, DOI manages more than 450 million acres of public land, which includes the 245 million acres of land and waters managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). BLM provides significant access …
CSF and Top Sporting Conservation Organizations Support BLM Director Nominee Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy 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, fish and game commissions – the governing body for these agencies – …
CSF Supports Pro-Hunter Regulations in Kansas, Nebraska Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States and States Program Assistant Highlights Why it Matters: Bolstering inter-connectivity between state fish and wildlife agencies is always beneficial for on-the-ground conservation efforts – especially when the purpose of the strengthened relationships is intended to combat wildlife violators. Initiated in 1985, the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact (IWVC) now …
Poachers Beware: Massachusetts Looks to Join Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact Read More »
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