On February 23, the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve Tom Vilsack’s nomination to serve as the 32nd United States Secretary of Agriculture. With a 92-7 vote, Secretary Vilsack received the anticipated bipartisan support that has been the hallmark of his confirmation process, a sign of the widespread support for the Secretary. While the …
Vilsack Confirmed as 32nd Secretary of Agriculture in Strong Bipartisan Fashion Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator and Internal MARCOMM Liaison Colorado made national headlines in November of 2020 when Proposition 114 – Introduction of Wolves – passed with 50.91% of the votes while counties voting to pass the measure represent roughly 10% of the state’s total acreage. Essentially, the passage of Proposition 114 …
Who’s Footing the Bill? Colorado Sportsmen Push for Equity in Gray Wolf Introduction Read More »
By: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Growing up in Mississippi, I was blessed to have a family that had a passion for fishing, hunting, and wildlife conservation. The night before opening day of hunting season was met with sleeplessness as the excitement of tomorrow’s hunt weighed on my mind. Some of my fondest childhood memories …
Opening the Way for New Hunters: Apprentice Hunting License Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States In the world of firearm suppressors, Maine is in a unique situation. For hunters to use suppressors in the pursuit of game, they must first obtain a permit from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) – something that is provided by the MDIFW Commissioner on …
A Maine Concern – Needing a Permit to Protect your Hearing Read More »
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On February 11, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments in support of the rule proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service that would clarify their consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) …
CSF Supports FWS, NOAA Rule to Enhance Forest, Wildlife Health Read More »
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator On February 22, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (Commission) supporting rule proposals that would prohibit the importation and possession of Cervidae (deer family) carcasses or parts from out of state and clarifying the definition of a muzzleloader, while also …
Florida Commission Considers Important Hunting Regulations Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy After working closely with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair and NASC Executive Council Member Senator Mark Allen recently introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 (SCR 5) in the Oklahoma Senate. This resolution, coauthored by Caucus Co-Chair Senator J.J. Dossett, would …
Hunter-Ed and Schools: Oklahoma’s Next Generation of Conservation Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States On February 17, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) Director Mark Tisa came before the Fisheries and Wildlife Board to review a proposed increase in license fees. For the past 25 years, Massachusetts has not had an increase in its license fees, and it’s taking a significant …
Massachusetts Sportsmen and Women Asked to Continue Conservation Legacy Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy As readers may have noticed, Nebraska has recently been a battleground for legislation seeking to undermine the ability of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) to do its job. For the Cornhusker State’s 422,074 paid hunting and fishing license holders, these bills pose …
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator and Internal MARCOMM Liaison Sportsmen and women have made their voice loud and message simple – public land trapping is not going down without a fight in New Mexico. Despite passing through the Senate Conservation Committee on a 7-2 vote, Senate Bill 32 (SB 32) – Wildlife …
Outdoor Sporting Community Bands Together Against New Mexico Trapping Ban Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States On February 17, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) provided an update for the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife regarding the report on Legislative Document (LD) 695, “An Act to Require Biodegradable Hooks and Lures for Freshwater Fishing.” As previously reported, LD 695 was …
Science Trumps Emotion on Misguided Attempt to Ban Soft Plastic Lures in Maine Read More »
On February 23, the United States Senate will hold a final confirmation vote for Tom Vilsack to serve as the next Secretary of Agriculture. Following a unanimous vote by members of the Senate Agriculture Committee on February 2, Vilsack is expected to be confirmed with strong bipartisan support this week. Ahead of his confirmation hearing …
Senate to Hold Final Confirmation Vote for Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack Read More »
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On February 12, West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) Co-Chair Senator Bill Hamilton introduced legislation that would allow raffles to be conducted online. With the limitations on in-person gatherings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, hunting and fishing conservation nonprofit organizations across the country have been unable to host …
Sportsmen’s Caucus Leads Effort to Legalize Online Raffles in West Virginia Read More »
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On February 16, the Minnesota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted a virtual conservation policy forum that was co-hosted with the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance (MOHA). This was the first event held by the Caucus in several years and the first virtual event a National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucus (NASC) has held …
Virtual Conservation Policy Forum Held in the North Star State Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States On February 10, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Assistant Manager, Northeastern States, Joseph Mullin, testified during a New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee hearing in support of House Bill 307 (HB 307) – legislation that would bolster the state’s preemption over the local regulation of …
All Bark and No Bite – Adding Teeth to New Hampshire’s Preemption Law Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Senior Coordinator New Mexico Senate Bill 224 – Crime of Failure to Secure Firearm (SB 224) would make it illegal for children under 12 years of age to access or handle a firearm, period. Additionally, any child 12 to 18-years-old would not be allowed to handle or have access …
Anti-Gun Legislation in New Mexico Would Make it Illegal to Teach your Kids to Shoot Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States After missing their mark in previous years, anti-sportsmen driven legislation to ban hunting contests has resurfaced in Maryland. This year’s effort comes in the form of Senate Bill 200 (SB 200) and House Bill 293 (HB 293) which would prohibit hunting tournaments for foxes, coyotes, and raccoons when …
Antis Take a Follow-up Shot at Hunting Tournaments in Maryland Read More »
On February 8, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Shelley Moore Capito reintroduced the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act in the 117th Congress. While the bill passed in the final hours of the previous Congress, it was vetoed by former President Trump in early January. The bill seeks to phase …
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States On February 9, the Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a virtual working meeting to welcome new and returning members, discuss plans for the year ahead, and raise current and future policy priorities. The gathering began with an introduction by Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Anne Gobi and Representative David Vieira, …
Caucus Co-Chairs Welcome New and Returning Members in the Bay State Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On Wednesday, February 10, the Missouri Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) was able take part in a long-standing tradition by hosting their Annual Squirrel Gravy Breakfast. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing requirements, attendance by outside guests was extremely limited. However, the Caucus is looking forward to inviting …
Caucus Reintroduces Socially Distanced Squirrel Gravy Breakfast in Missouri Read More »
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