Why It Matters: The Wyoming Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee’s upcoming meeting will shape legislation for the 2026 short session, impacting outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation, and some hunting license updates. Public input on proposed bill drafts is critical to ensure these policies reflect Wyoming’s values and priorities. Highlights: Several bill drafts were …
Why It Matters: Wolf management remains a contentious issue, balancing ecological health, livestock protection, and cultural values. Science-based decisions must be made by state commissions, utilizing data and recommendations from the agency biologists to ensure sustainable wolf populations while addressing conflicts with prey species and human interests. Highlights: Idaho’s Department of Fish and Game’s (IDFG) …
Why It Matters: After opening opportunities for nighttime hunting for coyotes in 2020, the Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation are weighing an expanded season to take advantage of the predator population control benefits associated with hunting, while also providing increased opportunities for coyote hunters. These opportunities highlight the mutual benefits that state …
Missouri Seeks to Expand Nighttime Coyote Hunting Opportunities Read More »
Why It Matters: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is one of the most important federal agencies for sportsmen and women. Mr. Brian Nesvik is an impressive leader, problem-solver, and is a passionate sportsman. His unique and notable experiences will better position FWS to meet the challenges facing fish and wildlife across the country …
Why It Matters: While it is a relatively small state compared to others, South Carolina offers some fantastic fishing experiences which brings in anglers from around the country to enjoy its pristine coastal fisheries. The Palmetto State offers nearly 200 miles of shoreline, loaded with fishing opportunities. Anglers rely on these beaches for various surf …
South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Weighs in on Local Surf Fishing Ordinance Read More »
Why It Matters: On Tuesday, July 22nd, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held a hearing on nearly 40 bills, two of which are designed to provide free hunting and fishing licenses to 100% disabled veterans at “free or no cost” (House Bill 3819 and House Bill 3858). Although intended to provide …
CSF Testifies on Protecting Critical Conservation Funding in Massachusetts Read More »
Why It Matters: Sunday hunting bans are one of the last remaining examples of blue laws that were initially designed to encourage church attendance. At the time when these puritanical restrictions were enacted, other examples of activities illegal on Sundays included opening a store for business, drinking alcoholic beverages, and tilling your fields. Access is …
Why It Matters: Along much of the nation’s coastline, sharks are increasingly intercepting fish being landed by recreational and commercial fishermen, creating frustration for anglers and challenges for fisheries sustainability. The Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research, Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act, or SHARKED Act, a bill to establish a task force that …
Why It Matters: The Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) brings together state legislators from across the Southeast. In conjunction with the SLC, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) host an annual reception to provide state legislators and our partners with an opportunity to reflect on the year’s legislative session …
CSF Hosts Southern Legislative Forum and Reception for NASC Members Read More »
Why It Matters: Currently, in the First State, your “ordinary pocketknife” must be a folding knife having a blade no bigger than 3 inches in length and the act of opening the blade cannot be a mechanically assisted (what many states have erroneously defined as a “switchblade”). Senate Bill 108 (SB 108) repeals that requirement …
Delaware’s Pro-Sportsmen Knife Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk Read More »
Why It Matters: Private landowners manage approximately 43% of Wyoming’s land mass, serving as vital partners in wildlife conservation and public access to recreational opportunities. On July 15, 2025, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission heard testimony from hunters, landowners, and legislators on proposed changes to the landowner tag rules. The diverse testimony highlighted the …
Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Rejects Landowner Tag Revisions Read More »
Why It Matters: Over the past couple of years, the mountain lion population in Nebraska has increased and is healthy. With the increase in population, Nebraska has been working on increasing opportunities for hunters to hit the field and hunt mountain lions. Since 2023, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) has approved two new …
Nebraska Considering Increasing Mountain Lion Harvest Read More »
Why It Matters: It is no secret that the sporting-conservation community has to play a lot of defense in the Northeast. You’ll typically find the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) working hard to defeat proposed legislation that has negative ramifications for conservation and the sporting community vs. and eking out a few pro-sportsmen victories when possible. …
CSF Swings for the Fences Scoring Session Sweep in New Hampshire Read More »
Why It Matters: Being a large coastal state, North Carolina offers a broad sampling of hunting, angling, trapping, and shooting sports activities. However, with broad opportunities comes broad responsibilities. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has been hard at work in North Carolina this year engaging on a wide variety of sporting conservation issues sure to …
Halftime Report – Recapping a Busy First Half of 2025 in North Carolina Read More »
Why It Matters: “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” This quote is widely cited by both sides of the argument as it relates to hunting and angling, particularly in recent years. With efforts to drive wildlife management at the ballot box becoming more commonplace, members of the sporting-conservation community are finally …
Rallying Around a Unified Cause: Lessons Learned from Ballot-Box Efforts in the West Read More »
Why It Matters: Advancement in muzzleloading technology has created a modern iteration of the classic firearm with enhanced safety and reliability without sacrificing the characteristics that have defined muzzleloader hunting for hundreds of years. Following a citizen petition that has the support of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Hoosiers may be able to more …
Indiana Considers Allowing New Technology During Muzzleloader Season Read More »
Why It Matters: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Budget and Policy Advisory Group (BPAG) plays a critical role in shaping sustainable wildlife management and funding strategies. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) continued representation through Assistant Manager, Northwestern States Marie Neumiller’s reappointment ensures that the sportsmen’s voice remains central to these discussions. This …
Why it Matters: Nearly two weeks ago, Congress passed and the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). Included in the legislation are a number of provisions that will have a direct impact on sportsmen and women, fish and wildlife, and our nation’s lands and waters. Notably absent from the OBBB was language …
Here’s What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means to Sportsmen and Women Read More »
Why It Matters: The Make America Beautiful Again represents a critical commitment to America’s sportsmen and women and our nation’s conservation efforts. Many of the objectives contained in President Trump’s Executive Order are aligned with the longstanding guiding principles for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), and this Executive Order will help serve as a springboard …
President Trump Signs Make America Beautiful Again Executive Order Read More »
Why It Matters: After a decade of public input and planning to revise the land management plan for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, as well as years of planning for these individual habitat improvement projects, CSF is encouraged to see the National Forests in North Carolina lean into agency-wide goals to significantly increase timber …
Two Wildlife Habitat Restoration Projects in North Carolina Move Towards Implementation Read More »
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