Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On October 9, a coalition of national and in-state sportsmen’s conservation groups submitted a letter to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) expressing support for opening Sunday hunting on Game Lands. The Outdoor Heritage Enhanced Act of 2017 transferred regulatory authority for Sunday hunting on public lands …
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Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission) is currently accepting public comments on a set of proposed regulatory amendments that will be discussed during the Commission’s upcoming meeting on November 10. Among the amendments is a proposed change that would allow hunters to display their hunter education certification …
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Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On October 20, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual public hearing to consider the proposed administrative rules and environmental assessment regarding recreation management on the Madison River to address over-crowding. The Madison River is an iconic fishing destination for trout anglers worldwide. The popularity …
On October 1, the preliminary results of what has been called “The Great Red Snapper Count” were presented to Congress, and as expected by many, revealed that there are far more red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico than the current system of federal stock assessments estimates. Led by the Harte Research Institute, the “Great …
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager September 22, North Dakota’s Office of Legislative Council pre-filed ND D 196 in preparation for the 2021 legislative session. The bill pertains to trespass laws in the state which have been a topic of discussion for the last few years. Currently in North Dakota, private land is open to …
New Legislation in North Dakota Could Create a Useful Tool or Limit Access Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Northeastern States Senior Director and States Program Team Administrator On September 26, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved regulations to allow handheld and firearms-mounted thermal and night-vision optics for furbearer hunting. This regulatory change was made possible due to the passage of HB 1188 which was supported by numerous members of the bipartisan …
Night-Vision Optics Approved for Furbearer Hunting in Pennsylvania Read More »
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On September 28, Governor Henry McMaster signed legislation into law that expands the apprentice hunting license program. House Bill 3800 passed the Senate on September 17 after the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and partners in the Families Afield coalition worked with the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) …
South Carolina Apprentice Hunting License Legislation Signed into Law Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator Earlier today, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a sign-on letter of opposition to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) regarding two predator-related proposals from the anti-sportsmen’s community. CSF’s sign-on letter collected resounding support from both in-state and national conservation and sportsmen-centric organizations, as …
Sportsmen’s Groups Stand Together to Fight for Hunting and Trapping Heritages in Maine Read More »
Washington, D.C. – October 1, 2020 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed without objection H.R. 5126, Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 (DESCEND Act). The bill requires recreational (including charter boats) and commercial fishermen to have on board a venting tool or descending device that …
U.S. House Passes Descending Device Bill to Conserve Gulf Reef Fish Read More »
October 1, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives built off the historic passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, and other conservation victories in the 116th Congress, by passing America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act (S. 3051), on a voice vote, making this Congress one of the most impactful for sportsmen and women in a …
September 29, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation led the effort through the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus to recognize National Hunting and Fishing Day, resulting in 32 Governors signing proclamations declaring Saturday, September 26, 2020 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in their respective states to acknowledge sportsmen and women for their contributions to America’s …
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On September 23, Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 2 to establish the Asian Carp Advisory Commission (Commission). The purpose of the Commission is to address and mitigate the spread of invasive Asian carp (bighead, black, grass, and silver) in Tennessee’s waterways to …
Asian Carp Advisory Commission Established in Tennessee Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) worked with governors to ensure that Saturday, September 26, 2020, was recognized as National Hunting and Fishing Day in their respective states by issuing proclamations. Hunters and anglers are America’s true conservation heroes, and this day commemorates our nation’s valued conservationists. While additional governors are expected to sign proclamations this …
CSF Ensures Recognition of National Hunting & Fishing Day across the Nation Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On September 22, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), along with the American Sportfishing Association and Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, submitted a collaborative comment letter to the Utah Wildlife Board in support of several proposed fishing regulation changes offered by the Division of Wildlife Resources. As discussed in detail …
CSF Leads Group Letter in Support of Fishing Regulation Changes in Utah Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On September 23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a second letter in support of regulations proposed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), including the establishment of additional limitations on dry ground sets using body-gripping traps and an effort to simplify the rules associated with …
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on S. 3051, the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, which passed the Senate unanimously less than two weeks ago. In large part due to the commitment and leadership of members in the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), with strong support from the Congressional …
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Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On September 22, Michigan Senate Resolutions (SR) 30 and 38, both of which support the advancement of hunting and wildlife conservation in the state, were reportedly going to be up for consideration before the Michigan Senate. They were since moved off of the agenda, but there is still time …
Sportsmen’s Resolutions in Michigan may still get Vote before 2020 Session Ends Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On September 16, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) announced the opening of a comment period regarding two predator-related proposals that collectively would set a bag limit for coyotes, ban predator hunting contests altogether, and ban coyote trapping. Currently, there is no closed (daylight) …
On September 16, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, along with fellow NGO signatories on the Federal Lands Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Sports Roundtable (Roundtable) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), submitted comments in response to the USFS proposed directive for Closures of National Forest System Lands to Hunting, Fishing, or Recreational Shooting …
On September 14, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and roughly 30 partners from the sporting-conservation community sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) thanking the Bureau for their efforts to improve opportunities for recreational shooters. The letter specifically complimented the work of BLM in Arizona to provide improvements and management of informal, …
CSF, Partners Encourage BLM to Keep Improving Recreational Shooting Opportunities Read More »
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