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CSF Hosts Changing of the Guard Dinner Welcoming New CSC Leadership for the 119th Congress

Why It Matters: The Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) is the sportsmen’s ally on Capitol Hill, protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping. Made up of more than 200 members of the House and Senate, the CSC is the largest, most active bipartisan Caucus in Congress, renowned for its unparalleled effectiveness and dedication. The …

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Bill Introduced to Continue Conservation Success in Great Lakes

Why It Matters: From lunker lake trout to hefty smallmouth bass, the Great Lakes are a national treasure for America’s anglers. However, numerous water quality impairments and the persistent threat of invasive species require reoccurring investments to ensure that successful restoration efforts that begun in 2010 continue to enhance the lakes fisheries today and into …

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Massachusetts Bear Population Increases Require New Hunter Friendly Regulations

Why It Matters: On February 10th, the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife (Mass Wildlife) concluded a public comment period to help manage black bear populations in the commonwealth. Agency staff presented a detailed map and timeline of black bear population growth which has grown from isolated areas in the northwest of the Commonwealth and …

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CSF Priority Hunter Education in Schools Legislation Introduced in Georgia

Why It Matters: In a world where it seems to be increasingly easier for kids to be completely disconnected from nature and our time-honored traditions, efforts to bring awareness and hands-on training into schools would positively impact today’s youth on multiple fronts. Additionally, efforts specifically targeted at bringing hunter education programs to schools would play …

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Hawaii Legislative Outdoor Heritage Caucus Celebrates Sportsmen’s Heritage

Why It Matters: The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) unites state legislators from across the nation under the NASC umbrella. While many of the focal topics are similar, each state is unique in some ways, making the diverse tools provided by the NASC network an important bridge for policy makers.  Hawaii has an exceptionally …

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Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Adds Two New Senate Co-Chairs

Why It Matters: Since its inception in 2004, the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) has been among the strongest state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses in the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network. The Caucus’ track record of victories and successes has been built on the back of strong Caucus leaders coupled with the support of …

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Caucus Co-Chairs in Michigan, Illinois Introduce Bills to Allow Hunter Education in Schools

Why It Matters: Hunters are the backbone of conservation and to continue carrying that banner, new sportsmen and women must be exposed to the woods and fields. However, as fewer folks dress themselves in camouflage and orange, there are fewer to pass on our time-honored outdoor traditions to new generations. Allowing schools to instruct safe …

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Missouri Governor Kehoe Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus

Why It Matters: Established in 2009, the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) is designed to improve communication between participating governors in an effort to support and enhance policies and regulations related to our time-honored outdoor traditions. Joining the GSC last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe brings a strong background as an outdoorsman and continues the …

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Arkansas Celebrates Forestry Day at the State Capitol

Why It Matters: Active management activities are critical to maintaining forest health and habitat for many important wildlife species. Well managed forests also support jobs and provide important products through a vibrant forest industry. As such, opportunities to highlight and celebrate forests and their contributions should be appreciated by conservationists across the country. Highlights: On …

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Colorado Sportsmen’s Caucus Comes Together for Reception and Celebration

Why It Matters: Legislators, particularly those with a passion for our shared outdoor pursuits, are typically flooded each day with opposition to and attacks against the things they do. Events that bring sportspeople together with legislators to celebrate our hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting traditions in a positive environment are an effective way to not …

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Commission VS Cabinet: WA Grapples with Wildlife Management

Why It Matters: During the 2023 legislative session, the Washington Legislature commissioned a $300,000 study to review the governance, climate adaptability, and the mandate of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The results of that study have led some legislators to consider sweeping revisions to the WDFW governance structure. One of the seven …

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Legislation to Protect Funding for Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks on the Move in Mississippi

Why It Matters: Every year bills are introduced that would allow individuals to purchase a free or heavily discounted hunting and/or fishing license. Legislators tend to target deserving groups. However, if passed, these bills could have a significant impact on conservation funding for their respective state’s fish and wildlife agency. That is where legislation that reimburses the …

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Legislative Sessions Heating up Across the Great Plains

Why It Matters: The 2025 legislative sessions are in full swing in the Great Plains as legislation pertaining to the sporting-conservation community continues to be introduced. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has already engaged on several of these bills as they’ve begun to make their way through the legislative process.  Highlights: Iowa has introduced Houe …

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CSC Members Introduce Important Conservation and Access Bills

Why It Matters: Both the Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act and the Keep Public Lands in Public Hands Act were priorities for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in the 118th Congress. Unfortunately, these bills did not become law before the 118th Congress ended. With the 119th Congress well underway, the introduction of these bills marks …

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