After weeks of discussion between U.S. House and Senate conferees, the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report has officially passed Congress, and includes a robust Conservation Title that aligns with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) priorities. “CSF applauds Farm Bill 2018 conferees for recognizing the need for the strong Conservation Title that benefits fish and wildlife …
Farm Bill 2018 Passed by Congress, Report to President’s Desk Read More »
On December 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) developed letters, signed by 35 wildlife conservation partners, urging House and Senate leadership to propose a package of legislation containing sportsmen’s priorities before the end of the 115th Congress this month. “This long overdue action from Congress has virtually unanimous support from a wide range of conservation groups. …
CSF Asks Congressional Leaders Not to be Lame Ducks Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On December 7, the Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) Commission announced that the state’s steelhead season will remain open, after initially voting on November 14 to close the spring season. The initial closure had been announced after a number of environmental organizations threatened to sue the state, alleging …
By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On December 5, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined Ducks Unlimited for a breakfast briefing at the Wisconsin Capitol, in Madison. The event brought together state legislators, legislative staff, and local conservation organizations. CSF Upper Midwestern States Manager Nick Buggia, gave a presentation on the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), explaining that …
Wisconsin: CSF Staff Attends Capitol Breakfast Briefing Read More »
Nearly 50 bipartisan legislators from more than 25 states gathered in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire for the 15th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit. Hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), this year’s Summit theme was “Enhancing Access and Opportunity for America’s Sportsmen and Women.” Among the several issues that were focused …
Bipartisan Legislators Exchange Ideas for Enhancing Sportsmen’s Access and Opportunities Read More »
For me, there’s always a sense of urgency in the final minutes of a day on the water. If I have been fortunate to catch fish during the trip, I want to catch one more to close out the day. If I haven’t, that last cast means all the difference between a sense of “figuring …
On November 15, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator John Barrasso (WY) introduced S. 3644, the Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act. Joining Sen. Barrasso in a bipartisan showing of support for the bill were nine original co-sponsors, eight of whom are Members of the CSC, including Caucus Co-Chair, Sen. Joe Manchin (WV). …
On November 16, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act on a bipartisan vote of 196-180. H.R. 6784 was introduced by Congressman Sean Duffy (WI) in order to reinstate the final rules that were issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove Federal protections for gray wolves …
House Passes State Management Authority Legislation Read More »
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On November 6, Director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) Virgil Moore, announced that he will be retiring from the position in January of 2019. Moore will be staying on in his role as Director until the Idaho Fish and Game Commission announces his replacement. …
By Chris Horton, Senior Director, Midwestern States and Fisheries Program On November 13, members of the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the sportsmen’s community gathered at Ravenwood Lodge outside of Topeka, Kansas, for their annual sportsmen’s reception, followed by a day of pheasant hunting on November 14. “The Caucus looks forward to this event every …
Kansas: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Pheasant Hunt Read More »
On November 15, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “Examining Funding Needs for Wildlife Conservation, Recovery, and Management,” which covered several important pieces of legislation. Specifically, the hearing covered the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), The Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, the North American Wetlands Conservation …
Senate Committee Examines Funding Needs for Wildlife Conservation and Management Read More »
The Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council (HSSCC) submitted two recommendations to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke related to expanding public access on National Wildlife Refuges as well as public information resources about recreation opportunities. National Wildlife Refuge System Strategic Growth Policy When the Fish and Wildlife Service identifies parcels or easements for future …
On Election Day – November 6 – the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Houston, Texas, for the 6th Annual Bass, Bucks & Boots regional event. The event gathered members of the Texas sportsmen’s community to discuss the importance of voting for candidates who support hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation. CSF Honorary Board of Directors …
Texas: CSF Celebrates Bipartisan Pro-Sportsman Legislators on Election Day Read More »
On November 6, voters in North Carolina approved an amendment to the state constitution to protect the Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife. The amendment passed 57.18% to 42.82%. A total of 2,061,766 votes were cast “for” the amendment. Once the amendment is certified and enrolled, North Carolina will be 22nd state to constitutionally …
Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment Approved by North Carolina Voters Read More »
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Brett Stayton joined the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS) for their annual fall board meeting on October 30. Several conservation organizations, hunting and shooting industry partners, and state agencies were represented at the meeting, which was held at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation …
CSF Participates in Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports Board Meeting Read More »
Recently, the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council (HSSCC) submitted recommendations to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior regarding two important concerns about wildlife conservation. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) The HSSCC recommended that Agriculture Secretary Perdue and Interior Secretary Zinke direct a third-party scientific review of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) CWD …
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks confirmed a second case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), which was discovered in Pontotoc County, Mississippi on October 8. Earlier this year, Mississippi became the 25th state to record a positive case of CWD. The location of this most recent deer, …
Mississippi: Second Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed Read More »
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On November 6, voters in North Carolina will have the opportunity to constitutionally protect the Right to Hunt, Fish and Harvest Wildlife (RTHF). If this amendment (ballot measure 1) is approved by voters, North Carolina’s hunting and fishing traditions would be protected in perpetuity. Protecting these pastimes is …
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On October 26 – 27, the 12th Annual Governor’s One Shot Whitetail Hunt was held at the Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. Hosted by Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Jim Justice and sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the One Shot Committee, the …
West Virginia: CSF Staff Attends Governor’s One Shot Hunt Read More »
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On October 21 – 24, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick and Central Appalachian States Manager John Culclasure attended the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) 72nd Annual Conference in Mobile, AL. More than 500 students and representatives from state fish and wildlife …
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