Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On February 11, all four Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus provided remarks to an energized crowd of sportsmen and women at the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs (VTFSC) Legislative Mixer in Montpelier, VT. Co-Chairs Senator John Rodgers, Senator Alice Nitka, …
Vermont: Caucus Co-Chairs Featured as Guest Speakers at Legislative Mixer Read More »
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator Warm water anglers have received good news when it comes to greater inclusion in the management of game fish in Washington State, through the proposed formation of a Warm Water Advisory Group for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Senate Bill (SB) 6450 and House Bill (HB) 2666, proposals …
Washington: Warm Water Fishing Advisory Group Bill Advances in the Senate Read More »
During the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Leadership Dinner on February 10, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) leaders from the 116th Congress, former CSC leaders, and sporting industry partners gathered in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the CSC and to foster conservation priorities in the new year for sportsmen and women across the nation. CSC Co-Chairs for the …
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a reception at the Safari Club International’s (SCI) annual convention on Friday, February 7th, in Reno, Nevada. During the reception, CSF and SCI formalized their partnership to further conservation efforts and to recognize SCI’s long-standing financial support of CSF by signing a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). CSF looks …
On Saturday, members of the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) reflected on sportsmen’s conservation victories as a result of efforts by pro-sportsmen governors across the country. Hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), this reception gathered governors with representatives from the sportsmen’s community and allied industry partners. Attendees gathered with members of the GSC and other conservation leaders …
Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception Enhances the Advancement of Conservation Read More »
On February 5, the House passed H.R. 1620, the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act, on a bipartisan suspension vote. This bill was also contained in H.R. 925, America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, which recently passed the Senate on unanimous consent in early January. H.R. 1620, introduced by Representative Elaine Luria (VA), will authorize a total …
Important Chesapeake Bay Conservation Program Passes House Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On February 5, the Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee, in association with Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Kim Reynolds, introduced Senate Study Bill (SSB) 3116, commonly referred to as the “Invest in Iowa” Act. Though the entire bill is part of Gov. Reynolds’ vision for tax reform …
Iowa: Bill Introduced to Fund Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On February 5, the Maine Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reported out LD 965 as “Ought Not to Pass.” This legislation would have prohibited fishing in inland waters using nonbiodegradable hooks or certain non-biodegradable artificial lures. The Committee held multiple work sessions over the past two weeks, taking into …
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On February 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed Governor Tate Reeves as the newest member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Governor Reeves is the 27th member of the GSC, a bipartisan group of governors from across the country dedicated to protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting …
Mississippi: Governor Tate Reeves Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On February 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) New England States Coordinator, Joseph Mullin, testified during a New Hampshire House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee hearing in opposition to House Bill 1571 (HB 1571). This bill is an outward effort to appoint non-consumptive users to the New Hampshire …
By: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On February 5th, New Mexico Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Steven Neville introduced Senate Bill (SB) 273, the “Agriculture and Natural Resources Trust Act.” The Agriculture and Natural Resources Trust Act (ANRTA) would create a state trust fund for the purpose of establishing a perpetual funding source to …
New Mexico: Senate Bill 273, Good for Wildlife, Good for Sportsmen Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On February 1, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Senior Director, Northeastern States & States Program Administrator, Brent Miller, delivered a presentation to more than 150 hunter-education instructors, staff from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and numerous other attendees. The annual conference, hosted by New York …
New York: CSF Delivers Presentation at 4-H Shooting Sports Conference Read More »
On February 5, NOAA Fisheries announced the Final Rule to Implement State Management of Private Angling for Red Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) following two years of a highly successful exempted fishing permit (EFP) that allowed the individual states to manage their portion of the private recreational red snapper quota. Studies conducted at both the state …
On February 5, NOAA Fisheries announced the Final Rule to Implement State Management of Private Angling for Red Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) following two years of a highly successful exempted fishing permit (EFP) that allowed the individual states to manage their portion of the private recreational red snapper quota. “A final rule for state-based …
On January 31, CSF submitted comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Restoration Blueprint (Draft EIS). While recognizing the challenges to marine resource protection with increasing visitors to the Florida Keys, the letter also highlighted several concerns from the recreational fishing community regarding proposed measures that unnecessarily restrict boating access, reduce …
CSF Comments on Proposal to Expand Angling and Boating Restrictions in the Florida Keys Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) continues to urge the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 925, the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, as currently written. Last week, CSF sent an action alert to Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members in the House urging them to prioritize this important legislation. CSF continues to coordinate with CSC Members to advance H.R. …
CSF Continues to Urge the Passage of Robust Conservation Package Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On January 27, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior Director of Northeastern States met with leaders and members of the bipartisan and bicameral Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus at an organizational meeting in Annapolis, MD. The Caucus is Co-Chaired by Delegate Ned Carey and Senator Jack Bailey, and the Vice-Chairs …
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On January 28, the Michigan Wildlife Council hosted a ceremony at the Michigan History Center in Lansing to celebrate the unveiling of the new Michigan Wildlife Photo Mosaics exhibit. The one-of-a kind series of photo mosaics was commissioned by the Michigan Wildlife Council and crafted by the hands of …
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 28, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) New England States Coordinator, Joseph Mullin, traveled back to Concord, NH to testify before the House Environment and Agriculture Committee in staunch opposition to House Bill 1389 (HB 1389) – legislation that requires a dog owner to construct a specific shelter if …
New Hampshire: Concord Sees Outpouring of Opposition to Restrictive Kennel Bill Read More »
By: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On January 29, 2020, the New Mexico Sportsmen’s Caucus and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a very successful and well attended reception at the Inn of the Governor in Santa Fe. “This year’s Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception was the most well-attended event we have had in the last 5 years. The evening showcased …
New Mexico: Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception in Santa Fe Yields Great Turnout Read More »
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