Last week, former Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Board of Directors member Phil Morlock announced his retirement from Shimano at the end of June 2020. Morlock has played an integral role on the Board with his leadership in conservation and policy for the future of fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Upon retirement, Morlock will continue …
Past CSF Board Member Phil Morlock to Retire from Shimano in 2020 Read More »
By: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States & States Program Administrator In the pre-dawn hours on a cold and snowy morning in February about a decade ago, I prepared my rifle and gear for a day afield. This was far from the norm for me at this point in my hunting “career.” Typically, when deer …
Contact: Chris Horton, Senior Director, Midwestern States and Fisheries Policy On April 23, in a virtual meeting with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and senior AGFC staff that was streamed live on the agency’s YouTube channel, the Commission completed the first of two meetings to review a long list of regulatory changes to …
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Eyeing a Comprehensive Slate of Regulatory Changes Read More »
Last week, the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies announced the solicitation of applications for grants to recruit, retain, and reactivate (R3) hunters and recreational target shooters through the Multistate Conservation Grant Program. As a result of efforts by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), a historic bill known as Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s …
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On April 23, a federal court in California put a halt to California’s ammunition background check requirements declaring, “Accordingly, the Court enjoins the State of California from enforcing the ammunition sales background check provisions” found in the California Penal Code. The Court’s grant of this injunction is a strong …
California: Ammunition Background Check Invalidated in Court Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is seeking session ideas and participation from partners to help develop the conference agenda for this year’s NASC Summit. In particular, proposals for sessions during the two full days of educational programming are encouraged. Ideas for prospective keynote sessions and presentations during group meals at the conference are also welcome. Topics …
CSF is Now Seeking Session Proposals for NASC Summit 2020 Read More »
On April 23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a formal comment letter to the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in response to their proposed updates for 49 conservation practice standards. As directed by Congress in the 2018 Farm Bill, NRCS is currently in the process of reviewing all 168 conservation …
CSF Provides Comments on Updated NRCS Conservation Practice Standards Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator Maine’s moose lottery drawing has historically amassed a crowd in the hundreds, pulling together individuals from across the Northeast region who are awaiting the news of whether they were lucky enough to draw one of the heralded moose hunting permits. While this may have been the case …
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On April 21, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) announced a change to the turkey hunting season opener that has sportsmen and women even more excited for the coming weeks. Coordinated efforts between the MDIFW Commissioner Judy Camuso and Governor Janet Mills, member of …
Maine: Turkey Hunters to See Extra Day in the Field Read More »
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager Executive Order No 2020-59, signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan on April 24, extends the state’s stay-at-home order until May 15 while loosening several restrictions on outdoor activities. This includes rescinding the previous prohibition on the use of motorized boats. It would also allow sportsmen and …
Michigan – Governor Re-establishes Opportunities to Practice #ResponsibleRecreation Read More »
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On Friday, April 8, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus – Representative Brad Witt and Representative Sherrie Sprenger – submitted a letter to Governor Kate Brown requesting that she retain, to the greatest extent possible, opportunities for Oregonians to responsibly enjoy the outdoors in response to COVID-19, because hunting, …
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator As the nation continues to adjust to social distancing requirements, some state fish and wildlife agencies are providing alternatives to hunter education course requirements while other states are easing access restrictions for anglers that were imposed due to COVID-19. These waivers and revisions allow sportsmen and women to participate …
Accounting for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, New Hampshire’s General Court has suspended legislative activity until May 4. The first quarter of 2020 saw the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus host its first luncheon of the year, during which members discussed several sportsmen-related bills and listened to updates provided by the New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) Department …
New Hampshire: Shortened Sessions – No Shortage of Activity Read More »
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On April 13, California’s conservation community stepped up to the plate on behalf of hunters and anglers in the Golden State by advocating for inclusion of the sportsmen’s community’s priorities in the Fish and Game Commission’s (Commission) update of their strategic plan. The Commission has been operating under the …
You can still help us in our mission to protect and advance sportsmen’s policy and conservation. Our spring auction consists of products such as a Smith and Wesson 686, FN-15, Shimano Saltwater Baitrunners, Browning Silverfield .12 gauge, Tenzing turkey pack with call, Barnett Crossbow HyperGhost425, Wild Innovations Trail Camera, an OnX Hunt membership, and much …
Contact: Brent Miller, Northeastern States Senior Director, States Program Team Administrator Monday, April 13, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus – Senators Bruce Ennis and Brian Pettyjohn, and Representatives William Carson and Jeff Spiegelman – submitted a letter to Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor John Carney urging him to continue to promote responsible outdoor recreation during …
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator With the widespread impacts of COVID-19, the 2020 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature is currently in recess. In March, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted the 12th Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Fish Fry, which provided an opportunity for Caucus members to interact with conservation partners and discuss issues impacting the state’s hunters …
Mississippi: Sportsmen’s Legislative Updates Amidst COVID-19 Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator The 2020 legislative session in Nebraska’s unicameral legislature has seen many pieces of legislation that would impact sportsmen and women, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has been working closely with partners, including the Nebraska Sportsmen’s Foundation, to monitor and engage on legislation in the Cornhusker State. In …
Nebraska: A Look into the Cornhusker State’s 2020 Session Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Northeastern States Senior Director, States Program Team Administrator On Friday, April 17, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus – Senator Joseph Griffo and Assembly Members Aileen Gunther, Clifford Crouch, and Colin Schmitt – submitted a letter to Governor Cuomo regarding his prior order to close boat ramps and …
New York: Caucus Co-Chairs Efforts Key in Reopening Boat Ramps and Marinas Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Northeastern States Senior Director, States Program Team Administrator Recently, both New York and Vermont have authorized internet-only hunter education courses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Both states previously offered a section of the course online, but still required an in-person field day to successfully pass the course and become hunter education certified. Internet-based …
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