On January 29, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Congressman Ralph Abraham (LA) introduced H.R. 837, which would authorize necessary research for states to better manage and limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in cervid populations. Since first identified in 1967, CWD has been documented in wild and/or farmed cervid populations in 26 states …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Introduces Chronic Wasting Disease Study Bill Read More »
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 25, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) New England States Coordinator Joe Mullin joined the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in Hartford as they discussed administrative opportunities, reviewed sportsmen-related legislation, and took public comments regarding the first few weeks of the legislative session. A subcommittee for organizing Caucus events …
Connecticut: Sportsmen’s Caucus Discusses Sportsmen’s Priorities at Second Meeting Read More »
On February 1, nearly 50 conservation organizations from across the country, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) sent a letter to Senate Leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer requesting Senate floor consideration of the recently introduced the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47). Introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Senator …
Conservation Groups Urge Senate to Consider Natural Resources Management Act Read More »
By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic Coordinator On January 31, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association presented Senator Bruce Ennis, Co-Chair of the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, with the John J. Thompson Memorial Delaware Freedom Award. This award recognizes his distinguished efforts to promote the interests of The First State’s sportsmen and women. Senator Ennis has been serving …
Last week, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Fisheries Program Senior Director Chris Horton attended the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) meeting in Orange Beach, Alabama to further discuss red snapper management in the Gulf States. Due to the recent government shutdown, the Council was not prepared to take final action on a number of …
Despite Government Shutdown, Gulf Council Makes Progress for Red Snapper Anglers Read More »
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director The Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus recently announced new leadership in preparation for the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee. The 2019 Legislative Session commences March 5 and is scheduled to end May 3. Leaders for the bipartisan and bicameral Caucus include: Senator Keith Perry, Representative Jayer Williamson, and Representative Bobby …
Florida: Sportsmen’s Caucus Announces 2019 Leadership Read More »
By Andy Treharne, Senior Director, Western States As the New Mexico Legislature moves ahead with the 2019 legislative session, the sportsmen’s community’s investment in state-based conservation funding faces new threats. A proposal included in the state’s Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget Recommendation proposes to divert revenue from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish …
New Mexico: Budget Proposal Threatens Conservation Funding Read More »
By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director On January 16, Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Representative Jim Grego pre-filed a bill that would require the development of scientifically-established, beneficial instream flows in Oklahoma. If enacted, this bill may address a significant problem with the lack of necessary flows to sustain trout populations in the Tenkiller …
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager The bipartisan and bicameral Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus continues to hold weekly meetings to discuss issues that impact sportsmen and women in the Commonwealth. Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Appalachian States Manager John Culclasure has been working closely with Virginia Sportsmen’s Caucus members and in-state partners on priorities …
Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Bills on Resident Licenses, Among Others Read More »
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA), along with fellow CSC leaders Representatives Marc Veasey (TX), Debbie Dingell (MI), and Richard Hudson (NC), introduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, an important bill for the future of wildlife conservation funding. “Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus leadership has made this important legislation a …
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two measures on voice vote that will provide important financial resources to reduce the impact of catastrophic wildfires while helping to improve the overall health of forests, a conservation policy priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). These measures were added as floor amendments to H.R. …
House Passes Forest Management Measures with Broad Support Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On January 24, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Northwest States Senior Manager Zach Widner joined the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan and bicameral group of sportsmen-legislators, for its annual kick-off breakfast in Boise with the Idaho Sportsmen’s Alliance. The Idaho Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Lee Heider and Representative …
Idaho: Sportsmen’s Caucus Holds Kickoff Breakfast Read More »
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus for the 2019 legislative session. The Maine Sportsmen’s Caucus is part of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network, which includes 48 state legislative caucuses across the country with the …
Maine: Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Announced for the 129th Legislature Read More »
By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator The bipartisan and bicameral Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus has announced the addition of two newly elected Senators to serve in a leadership capacity for the 2019 legislative session – Senator Jack Bailey and Senator Katie Fry Hester. Delegate Wendell Beitzel, a member of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses …
Maryland: Newly Elected Senators Bring Unique Experience as Caucus Leaders Read More »
Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual SHOT Show, hosted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). CSF staff met with partners from the sportsmen’s community, including outdoor celebrities, NGO groups, and industry partners who support the mission of advancing hunting and recreational shooting. On January 23, …
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager As of January 24, over 90 deer in Tennessee have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The fatal disease in cervids was first detected in the state in December 2018, increasing the number of states with documented cases of CWD to 26. CWD poses a major threat …
Tennessee: Additional Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed Read More »
By Nick Buggia, Midwestern States Manager On January 11, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Upper Midwestern States Manager Nick Buggia participated in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Roundtable. Each year, the Minnesota DNR hosts a Roundtable, which gathers stakeholders and conservation leaders to discuss fisheries, wildlife, water resources, and other ecological issues in …
Minnesota Hosts Successful Conservation Roundtable Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manger On January 16, the Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, along with numerous sportsmen’s groups, held a kickoff reception in Helena to celebrate Montana’s outdoor traditions and the start of another legislative session. The current Co-Chairs of the Montana Sportsmen’s Caucus – Representatives Zach Brown and Matt Regier, and Senator …
Montana: Sportsmen’s Caucus and Conservation Partners Hold Reception Read More »
Earlier this month, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Principal Deputy Director Margaret Everson announced that 38 federal wildlife refuges will be staffed and remain open for 30 calendar days to the public for recreation, which includes hunting and fishing opportunities. Not only does this decision allow certain federal employees to be paid during the shutdown …
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Opens 38 Refuges During Government Shutdown Read More »
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On January 17, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its first meeting of the 2019 legislative session in Richmond, Virginia. The meeting was attended by Caucus members, representatives from state agencies, and in-state sportsmen’s groups. Cale Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Wildlife Resources for the Virginia Department of Game …
Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus and Partners Discuss Sportsmen’s Priorities in 2019 Read More »
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