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Inter-Mountain Western States: 2019 Legislative Session Review

Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator Throughout the Inter-Mountain Western Region, the 2019 legislative sessions have concluded. As a result of the dedicated work by the bipartisan legislative sportsmen’s caucuses across the region, partners, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), several pieces of pro-sportsmen legislation have been enacted to law. Legislation highlights include: Additionally, …

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Missouri: Governor Signs Anti-Poaching Bill into Law

Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On July 11, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 260, nicknamed the “Poaching Bill,” into law. Sponsored by Missouri Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative Jered Taylor, HB 260 is a significant step forward for protecting Missouri’s natural resources by combatting poaching activities. The bill significantly increases the …

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New England States: 2019 Legislative Session Review

Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator With the conclusion of the 2019 regular legislative sessions in several New England states, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recognizes the diligent efforts by the numerous bipartisan and bicameral legislative sportsmen’s caucuses within the region. Though several legislatures have only stopped for recess, and some are continuing to …

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Ohio: Pro-Conservation Budget Signed into Law

Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On July 18, Governor Mike DeWine signed the state’s two-year budget bill (HB 166) into law. The legislation contains important conservation funding provisions for the sportsmen and women of Ohio. Modest license fee increases for deer and turkey permits included in the budget are projected to generate significant …

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Washington: Department of Fish and Wildlife Seeking Applicants for the Game Management Advisory Council

Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting applications for the Game Management Advisory Council (Council), which works closely with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. The Council works with WDFW in advancing its mission to protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife …

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California Caucus Leaders Advocate for Sporting Community Input in Outdoor Recreation Management

Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator During a recent committee hearing on legislation to establish a new outdoor recreation office, California Outdoor Sporting Caucus leaders championed AB 1111 in an effort to increase the likelihood of having hunters and anglers represented on the Advisory Council for California’s proposed Office of Outdoor Recreation. AB 1111 would …

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Connecticut: Session Ends with Success for Sportsmen

Contact: Joseph Mullin, New England States Coordinator The 2019 regular sessions in Connecticut came to a close last month, bringing an end to a highly active legislative period. The Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met numerous times throughout sessions, gathering nearly each month to discuss key bills and Caucus priorities – setting the pace for what …

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In Memory of Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Foundation Founding Member Ray Arnett

Founding member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (formally known as the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Foundation), G. Ray Arnett passed on June 20 at the age of 95. Arnett served as the Director of the California Department of Fishing and Game from 1968-1975 under Governor Ronald Reagan. In 1980 he was appointed by then President Reagan to …

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Louisiana: Concurrent Resolutions Impacting Hunter Education in Schools and Chronic Wasting Disease Move in Legislature

Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director During this past legislative session in Louisiana, two important house concurrent resolutions impacting sportsmen and women were introduced with one ultimately passing both legislative bodies. Both introduced by Louisiana Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative Stuart Bishop, House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 65 urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries …

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Missouri: Elk Hunting Set to Return By 2020

Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On June 2, the Missouri Conservation Commission held a public meeting in Jefferson City. During the meeting, the Commission approved the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) initial plan for an elk hunting season. If the Missouri elk population continues to grow at its projected rate, an elk-hunting season …

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Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

On July 12, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), a bill to fund state-based conservation efforts for more than 12,000 species of fish, wildlife, and plants, was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Vice-Chair Representative Debbie Dingell (MI) and CSC Member Representative Jeff Fortenberry (NE). Additionally, Reps. Dingell and Fortenberry were joined by 60 bipartisan original co-sponsors. …

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Significant Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Bill Introduced in the Senate

On July 11 Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member (CSC) Senator Jim Risch (ID), and CSC Senate Leaders Senators Deb Fischer (NE), Martin Heinrich (NM), John Boozman (AR), and Joe Manchin (WV) were joined by fellow CSC Members Senators Lamar Alexander (TN), Doug Jones (AL), Tom Cotton (AR), and Angus King (ME) in introducing the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Attends President’s Speech on Environmental Leadership

Yesterday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), along with dozens of federal and state agency representatives, conservation leaders, and business owners gathered at the White House for a speech by President Trump and numerous representatives from related federal agencies. During his remarks, the President touched on a number of significant issues of importance to America’s sportsmen and women …

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Arizona: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Supports House Rock Bison Management Improvements Project

Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On June 20, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a formal letter of support to the U.S. Forest Service for the proposed improvements submitted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) to better assist with the management of the House Rock Wildlife Area (HRWA) bison herd. Proposed …

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California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Draws Youth to Annual Trap Shoot

Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On June 25, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted its annual trap and skeet shoot at the Yolo Sportsmen’s Association facility in Davis. The annual event provides a unique forum for legislators and their staff, youth shooting teams, sportsmen’s organizations, and community members to discuss issues impacting the sportsmen’s …

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House Natural Resources Subcommittee Holds Chronic Wasting Disease Hearing

On June 25, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing in the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a priority issue for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). This hearing provided an opportunity for members of the House Natural Resources Committee to learn more about the critical need to stop the spread …

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House of Representatives Passes Funding Bill for Agriculture, Interior, Commerce Departments

On June 25, the House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill (H.R. 3055), which will fund the Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, and Commerce, among others. During the floor amendment process, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was heavily involved in working with Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members to incorporate several pro-conservation amendments into H.R. 3055. …

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Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies hosts 86th Annual Directors’ Meeting

Contacts: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager and Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator From June 23 – 26, the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) hosted its 86th Directors’ Meeting at Maumee Bay State Park and Convention Center in Oregon, Ohio. This annual meeting brings together the directors of the state fish …

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Minnesota: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and Partners Provide Comment on Gray Wolf Delisting

Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On June 25, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) held an open house and public comment period in Brainerd, Minnesota regarding the delisting of gray wolves from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The event filled the 300-seat venue in northern …

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Ohio: Pro-Conservation Budget Advances

Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On June 20, legislation (HB 166) that would facilitate increased funding for the Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) passed the Senate and is headed to conference committee after the House refused to concur with the Senate’s amendments to the budget bill. The budget contains modest increases for resident …

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