Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator Highlights: Why it Matters: Sportsmen and women are conservationists, period. Not only do hunters, anglers, trappers, and recreational shooters pay for the vast majority of state-based conservation efforts through the American System of Conservation Funding, they more often than not also volunteer their time, resources, and money …
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies in the Southeast are in a difficult position of trying to balance the increased pressure of turkey hunters and declining turkey populations. While increased hunter participation provides for greater funding for the agency through the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), …
Southeast Turkey Hunting Regulations Changing in Response to Declining Populations Read More »
By: Chris Horton, Senior Director, Midwestern States/Fisheries Policy August can be a bit brutal here in the South. With daily high temps hovering near the century mark and relative humidity in the 90’s, it’s sometimes hard to get motivated to spend too much time outdoors. You start to sweat just thinking about it. However, before …
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has constitutional authority to manage Florida’s fish and wildlife. Two of the proposed constitutional amendments would supersede the FWC’s authority, undermine the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and threaten conservation funding for the FWC and its fish …
Ballot Initiatives Pose Threat to Wildlife Conservation in Florida Read More »
Last week, staff of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and sporting-conservation industry leaders joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) for the annual August Recess Clays Competition. Hosted by CSF just outside of Washington, DC, this trap and sporting clays competition brings together CSC staff from both sides of the aisle to enjoy a shared American …
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager Highlights Why it matters: Bear hunting in the north woods is a time-honored tradition and important management method for state fish and wildlife agencies. As sportsmen and women head afield, it is of the utmost importance that they remain up-to-date on new and revised regulations. To comply with all …
Black Bear Season is Approaching in the Great Lakes Region: Here’s What You Need to Know Read More »
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 …
