On March 16, following the end of the first general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) since 2016, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Services Agency (FSA) has now opened a sign-up period for the CRP Grasslands program. Between March 16 and May 15, eligible landowners will be able to submit contract proposals to their local …
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands Sign-up Now Open Read More »
Amid the public health crisis that has befallen our nation, many state legislatures have begun taking precautionary measures at state capitol buildings – if not postponing or cancelling their legislative sessions entirely. As of Monday, March 16, fifteen states (CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, KY, MD, ME, MO, NE, NH, OH, RI, and VT) …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact on State Legislatures Read More »
ACTION ALERT: Urge your representatives in Congress to support NAWCA funding for FY2021 Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) sent an alert to members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) urging them to support critical funding for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The alert comes in advance of the March 20 House …
CSF Supports Efforts to Fund Wetlands Conservation Funding Read More »
Last week, H.R. 5126, the Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2019, better known as the DESCEND Act, unanimously passed out of the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources. The DESCEND Act will require commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a descending device or venting tool rigged and …
DESCEND Act Passes House Natural Resources Committee Read More »
By: Ellary TuckerWilliams- Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On March 11, the Honorable Brad Little, Governor of Idaho, signed House Bill 396 (H396) into law, a substantial win for the sporting community of Idaho. H396, titled Shooting Ranges Fund, aims to expand recreational shooting opportunities and access for Idaho’s sportsmen and women by increasing the ability of the …
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager Back in January, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation reported about Indiana Senate Bill 325. This bill would have ensured that the public had access to the Lake Michigan shoreline, one of the Hoosier State’s most precious resources. Unfortunately, Senate Bill 325 never made it out of the Senate. Late in …
Indiana: 2020 Legislative Session Ends with Big Wins for Sportsmen and Women Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On March 10, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Lower Midwestern States Coordinator, Kent Keene, submitted a letter to members of the Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in support of Iowa House File 2240 (HF 2240). Introduced by Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative Terry Baxter, HF 2240 would specifically …
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On March 12, the bipartisan and bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first Caucus Luncheon of the year in Concord, NH. The Caucus was joined by representatives from the New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) Department, several in-state and national conservation organizations, and the Congressional …
New Hampshire: Caucus Luncheon Highlights Sportsmen’s Efforts Thus Far Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator Increased opportunities for New Hampshire’s sportsmen and women may be on the horizon as the New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) Department has proposed several regulatory changes that will have sportsmen and women eager for the upcoming seasons. If approved, the Granite State may see the authorization of 28 …
New Hampshire: Constructive Regulatory Package Proposed by NHFG Department Read More »
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director Virginia’s 2020 legislative session concluded with pro-sportsmen’s bills signed into law. Management of Menhaden Fishery On March 8, legislation was signed into law that transfers authority to manage Atlantic menhaden from the legislature to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Menhaden are important forage food for many recreationally important species, and …
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On March 7, two important bills for sportsmen and women in the Mountain State completed legislative action and are eligible for the Governor’s signature. House Bill 4514 would authorize the use of leashed dogs for tracking mortally wounded deer or bear. The hunter must accompany the dog handler, and …
West Virginia: Pro-Sportsmen’s Bills Advance to Governor’s Desk Read More »
Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of the 2020 Highway Bill. Our nation’s transportation systems are integral to the economy, our way of life, and fish and wildlife conservation by improving road safety, enhancing community connectivity, and fish and wildlife conservation programs. Congress has …
By: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator Last weekend, members of the Arizona Legislators for Wildlife Caucus and New Mexico Sportsmen’s Caucus attended the National Outdoor Women’s Weekend (NOWW) hosted by the Valley of the Sun Quail Forever chapter in Phoenix, Arizona at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. Thanks to recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) …
Arizona: Shooting Sports and Hunting Focus of National Outdoor Women’s Weekend Event Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On March 4, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered in Hartford, CT for a discussion on the upcoming Caucus Game-Meat Tasting Reception, and to review several priority sportsmen-related bills – primarily House Bill 5040, An Act Establishing an Excise Tax on Ammunition. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) …
Connecticut: Caucus Meeting Draws Discussion on Ammunition Excise Tax Read More »
Posted on Monday, March 09, 2020 On March 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined more than 200 organizations in submitting letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and related subcommittees in support of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services. These letters highlight the important programs and efforts Wildlife Services (WS) provides …
CSF Joins More Than 200 Organizations in Support of USDA Wildlife Services Read More »
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On March 5, legislation that would increase harassment protections for hunters, anglers and trappers passed the Senate (40-0). Sponsored by Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Senator Debbie Mayfield, Senate Bill 1414 would expand the statute prohibiting the harassment of hunters, anglers and trappers by extending protections to sportsmen …
Last week, during the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting in Jekyll Island, Georgia, NOAA Fisheries indicated that the 2020 recreational red snapper season in the South Atlantic could be 3 days. However, the season is contingent on Amendment 33 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan, which allows NOAA Fisheries to set a season …
Insufficient Data Continues to Plague Red Snapper Anglers in the South Atlantic Read More »
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator On March 3, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted their 12th Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Fish Fry in Jackson. More than 120 people, including more than 35 Caucus members, staff from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), and representatives from sportsmen’s conservation groups and the outdoor …
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On March 3, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Lower Midwestern States Coordinator, Kent Keene, attended the 2020 Legislative Conference and Legislator Wild Game Lunch hosted by the Nebraska Sportsmen’s Foundation (NSF). The purpose of the lunch was to discuss policy priorities that sportsmen are facing during the 2020 …
Nebraska: Sportsmen Policy Priorities Focus of Nebraska Sportsmen’s Foundation Lunch Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On March 3, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) New England States Senior Coordinator, Joseph Mullin, traveled to Concord, NH for an eventful day at the Capitol, reporting on numerous sportsmen-related bills that were awaiting executive sessions in their respective committees. The topics of the day included legislation …
New Hampshire: Anti-Sportsmen Attacks Flop in Committee Read More »
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