On October 2, the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council (HSSCC) met in Charlotte, North Carolina to discuss a number of different sportsmen’s issues. HSSCC advises and provides recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke on a wide range of issues including: wildlife and habitat conservation, increasing …
Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council Meets in Charlotte Read More »
On October 2, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a markup on numerous bills including S. 569, the Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act, as well as S. 3172, the Restore Our Parks Act, both of which were passed out of the Committee on bipartisan votes. S. 569, which was introduced …
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On September 27, member groups within the Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement (C.A.R.E.), including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), gathered in the Rayburn House Office Building for the annual Refuge Expo. This expo provided an opportunity for Members of Congress and their staffers to discuss wildlife refuge enhancement policies with conservation organizations. Congressmen Rob Wittman …
CSF Joins Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement Expo on Capitol Hill Read More »
By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On September 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Upper Midwestern States Manager Nick Buggia and CSF partners participated in a meeting with officials from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) at the Pentagon to discuss the Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project and the threat Asian Carp pose …
Great Lakes: CSF and Partners Collaborate on Asian Carp Threat to the Great Lakes Read More »
On September 25, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6013, the Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, on a voice vote. This legislation was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member and House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT) on June 6. This legislation will amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act …
House Passes Bill Expanding Hunting Opportunities for Youth and Veterans Read More »
By Joseph Mullin, New England States Coordinator On September 22, members the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation (CSF) States Program Team hosted state legislators, state agency officials, commissioners, and industry partners in Erie, Pennsylvania for a dinner and policy forum focused on fisheries management priorities in the Great Lakes. Attendees included: Don Williams of Pennsylvania Governor Tom …
Pennsylvania: CSF Hosts Policy Forum on Fisheries Management Priorities Read More »
Released September 25 on The Hunting Collective, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane and Senior Director of Federal Lands Policy Andy Treharne join host Ben O’Brien for a discussion on the unique role that CSF plays to ensure sportsmen’s interests remain a priority across the country, as well as tales about their hunting experiences …
On Saturday, September 22, hunters and anglers from across the country headed to their docks, boats, tree stands, and dove fields to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. State fish and wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, and other state-based hunting and fishing companies hosted events for new and returning sportsmen and women that featured education about …
Sportsmen and Women Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day across the Country Read More »
On September 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation joined with 24 other members of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners to submit a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Committees, encouraging them to take action on bills related to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Specifically, the letter encourages action by the House Committee on Natural …
Gearing up for National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, September 22, 34 bipartisan governors from across the country have signed proclamations recognizing this important holiday. Among governors who have signed proclamations this year were Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Co-Chair Governor Steve Bullock (MT), GSC Vice-Chair Governor Tom Wolf (PA), and 24 other GSC members. In addition, …
Bipartisan Governors Recognize National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 22 Read More »
Earlier this week, the National Park Service (NPS) issued a final rule that will now provide archery hunters with better access to public lands that surround the National Park System. Prior to the rule change, hunters could only transport archery equipment through National Parks if their bow or crossbow remained in a motor vehicle or …
National Park Service Finalizes Rule Change to Benefit Bow Hunters Read More »
On September 18, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee marked up and passed S. 593, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act. This bipartisan legislation was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Senators Shelley More Capito (WV), John Boozman (AR), Michael Bennet (CO), and CSC Vice-Chair Heidi Heitkamp (ND). This bill …
Senate Committee Passes Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined 23 partner organizations from the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) in requesting that the Department of the Interior (DOI) develop a department-wide policy recognizing the benefits of man-made water sources for wildlife conservation. In a letter submitted to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, the group highlighted the many …
CSF Joins Conservation Partners in Supporting Water Developments for Wildlife Read More »
On September 13, the House Natural Resources Committee held a markup and passed two bills including H.R. 502, a bill to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as well as H.R. 6510, the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act. H.R. 502, would permanently reauthorize LWCF at the current authorized level of …
House Natural Resources Committee Passes Sportsmen’s Access Legislation Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) applauds the recent decision by NOAA Fisheries to deny an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) that would have allowed pelagic longline (PLL) vessels into the East Florida Coast Pelagic Longline Closed Area. “Both resident and non-resident anglers who fish along the east coast of Florida owe NOAA Fisheries a debt of gratitude …
NOAA Fisheries Denies Longline Permit in East Florida Closed Zone Read More »
On September 7, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the opening of more than 251,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities within the National Wildlife Refuge System. Specifically, the 251,000 acres will span across 30 refuges, and will increase the number of units open to hunting to 377, and fishing to …
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On September 11, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a policy forum and luncheon in Snowbird, Utah, which preceded the Council of State Governments (CSG) West Meeting. Attendees included western state legislators, sportsmen’s representatives, and outdoor industry partners covering sportsmen’s policy issues. The policy forum featured several western-centric …
On September 12, in a win for the sportsmen’s conservation community, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2591, the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act of 2017, on a voice vote. Introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Vice-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA), along with fellow CSC leadership, Congressmen Jeff Duncan (SC), Gene Green …
U.S. House Passes Pittman-Robertson Fund Modernization Bill Read More »
On September 4, twenty-three organizations representing anglers, boaters, charter boat captains and the fishing and boating industry sent a letter of support for Congressman Brian Mast’s recent introduction of H.R. 6645, the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act (HABHRCA) of 2018. H.R. 6645 will reauthorize and modify the Harmful Algal Bloom and …
Angling Community Applauds Legislation to Address Algal Blooms Read More »
On September 5, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation favorably reported S. 2773, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Senators Diane Feinstein (CA), Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Shelley Moore Capito (WV) and Kamala Harris (CA) and cosponsored by CSC Member Senator Roger Wicker (MS) and …
Bill To Eliminate Drift Gill Nets in California Advances in Senate Read More »
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