By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator The well-documented fight regarding New Jersey’s bear hunting season added another chapter recently as a lawsuit brought forward by anti-hunting groups in the Garden State was rejected by a New Jersey appeals court. The lawsuit challenged provisions approved in 2015 and included in the New Jersey Division of Fish …
New Jersey: State Appeals Court Rejects Further Restrictions on Bear Hunting Read More »
By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director On February 13, the Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol, where representatives of Oklahoma’s fishing, hunting and trapping community set up booths to inform legislators about the work that their organizations do for conservation and Oklahoma’s outdoor heritage. Following the informative discussion, Oklahoma …
Oklahoma: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol Read More »
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager Two bills, SB 1725 and HB 2658 that would have severely restricted hunter access to public waters in Virginia have been defeated. Both bills would have prohibited stationary blinds within 150 yards of a riparian owner’s shoreline at the mean lower water mark unless written permission is obtained …
By CSF Ambassador Dan Harrison Hunting is our heritage. From the beginning, we have hunted for survival. The satisfaction of bringing home fresh, wild food–whether you catch it or harvest it in other manners–brings a feeling of self-worth. We’re bringing home fresh food for the table; nourishment for the community. Hunting enables us to fulfill …
During the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Annual Changing of the Guard Dinner on February 12, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) leaders from the last Congress officially passed the torch to new House and Senate CSC leadership for the 116th Congress. Now charged with leading the largest bipartisan caucus on Capitol Hill with the mission of protecting …
Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Announced for the 116th Congress Read More »
The Senate approved the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47), which contains many longstanding priorities advocated by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), on a bipartisan vote of 92 – 8. Introduced by Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee Chair and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) along with Senator Maria Cantwell (WA), …
On February 7, Congressman John Dingell Jr. (MI), one of the country’s most accomplished legislators and conservationists, passed away at age 92. Congressman Dingell’s career is best summarized as one of selfless public service. Dingell enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18, where he rose to the rank of second lieutenant. …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Remembers John Dingell, a Conservation Legacy Read More »
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 31, Maine witnessed a historic moment when Judy Camuso was confirmed by the State Senate to serve as the first female Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW). Prior to working with IFW in several capacities, Camuso spent 11 years working as a …
By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Senator Jack Bailey, a newly appointed Co-Chair of the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, recently introduced two bills aimed at expanding Sunday hunting opportunities for both deer and waterfowl, SB 293 and SB 390. SB 293 would authorize the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to allow for migratory game …
Maryland: Caucus Co-Chair Introduces Sunday Hunting Bills Read More »
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior Director of Northeastern States Brent Miller and New England States Coordinator Joe Mullin presented at the 2019 National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) New England Leadership Conference in Concord, New Hampshire. The conference brought together regional NWTF chapter presidents and …
New England: CSF Presents at National Wild Turkey Federation Leadership Conference Read More »
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus for the 2019 legislative session. The New Hampshire Sportsmen’s Caucus was formed in 2009 and is part of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network, which now …
New Hampshire: Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Announced for the 2019 Legislative Session Read More »
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States As of January 30, the previously existing ban on importation of cervids susceptible to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) into the state of New York has been extended through August 1, 2023. In 2018, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets proposed rulemaking to extend the ban …
By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On February 7, the North Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its Sportsmen’s Kickoff Lunch and Reception in Bismarck, which brought together a record attendance of nearly 90 legislators to support the state’s sportsmen and women. Caucus Co-Chair Senators Eran Oban and Jessica Unruh and Representatives Todd Porter and …
North Dakota: Sportsmen’s Caucus Lunch and Reception Sets Record Attendance Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On February 12, the Oregon House Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on HB 2294, a bill that would require commercial cervid (deer, elk, moose) attractant products derived from cervid urine to come from a herd demonstrated to be free of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). HB 2294 …
Oregon: Chronic Wasting Disease Bill Scheduled for Hearing Read More »
By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator At their most recent meeting, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners made a number of announcements regarding the upcoming hunting season. First, the Game Commission unanimously approved regulations allowing hunters between the ages of 12 and 17 to participate in the Game Commission’s mentored hunting program for up to …
Pennsylvania: Game Commission Announces Updates Regarding the 2019 – 2020 Hunting Season Read More »
By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate Game and Fisheries Committee approved a Sunday hunting-related bill, SB 147, with an 8-3 vote. This bill is sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin and Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Jim Brewster. If enacted, the bill would provide the Pennsylvania Game Commission with the authority …
Pennsylvania: Sunday Hunting Bill Reported Out of Committee Read More »
Senator John Barrasso (WY) recently introduced a bill to authorize necessary research for states to better manage and limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in cervid populations. Sen. Barrasso, Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Chairman and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member, was joined by original cosponsors and fellow CSC Members Senators Mike …
On February 5, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) advanced S. 94, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, which is a longstanding priority of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). S. 94 was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Shelley Moore Capito (WV) along with numerous bipartisan original cosponsors. …
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Advances Important Access Priority Read More »
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On February 6, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy meeting at the State Capitol in Charleston. The event provided the opportunity for members of the Caucus, representatives from sportsmen’s groups, and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to discuss legislation and issues impacting sportsmen …
West Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Meeting in Charleston Read More »
President Trump announced his nomination of Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to take over the Department officially. Bernhardt is an avid sportsman with experience managing fish and wildlife resources from both a federal and state level. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has worked closely with Bernhardt for more than a year during his …
Trump Nominates Acting Secretary David Bernhardt to Lead Interior Department Read More »
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