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Michigan Wildlife Council Sees Success with Public Education Campaign

By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager The Michigan Wildlife Council launched a campaign in 2016 to educate the public about the important role of hunters and anglers, and has since achieved impressive milestones, including engaging Michigananders about wildlife management practices and conservation funding. The Council was established by Michigan Public Act No. 246 of 2013, …

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South Carolina: Legislation Regarding Turkey Regulations Moves Forward

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On February 27, South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Chip Campsen introduced legislation addressing current wild turkey regulations. The effort is in response to the general decline in wild turkey populations in the Palmetto State, and across the Southeast, as well as the need for enabling legislation addressing …

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Wyoming: Governor Mark Gordon Joins Sportsmen’s Caucus

Newly elected Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), a group of bipartisan governors dedicated to supporting the outdoor traditions of sportsmen and women in their respective states. “Hunting, shooting, fishing, and anything outdoors mean a lot to Jennie and me personally, and those pursuits are core to Wyoming’s culture and …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members, Conservation Leaders Promote National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships

CSF Hosts Capitol Hill Breakfast Briefing Just one day after the National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act was introduced in both the House and Senate, Members of Congress, their staff, and fish conservation experts convened on Capitol Hill for a Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Breakfast Briefing to encourage advancing this priority legislation through Congress.   On …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act

On March 6, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Congressman Ron Kind (WI) and Senator Jon Tester (MT) introduced the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act companion bills in the House (H.R. 1550) and Senate (S. 689). Currently, 26 states across the country have confirmed the presence of this fatal, degenerative neurological disease, which is fatal to …

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CSF Participates at 84th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff joined conservation representatives from across the country in Denver, Colorado, at the 84th Annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. Hosted by the Wildlife Management Institute, this week-long event is dedicated to discussions related to wildlife conservation policies and programs. CSF staff participated in discussions on landscape connectivity and …

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Delaware: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts another Productive Policy Meeting

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator On March 7, the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its second strongly-attended policy meeting for the 2019 legislative session. All four Caucus Co-Chairs attended to discuss plans for guiding legislative priorities going forward. The meetings, which are open to the public, gathered partner organizations such as the National Wild …

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Michigan: Advisory Council Welcomes New Legislators

By Nick Buggia, Midwestern States Manager On March 5, the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Caucus’s Advisory Council hosted a welcome briefing and reception for new state legislators. The Michigan Advisory Council consists of 16 member organizations and two ex-officio members that assists the Caucus by providing advice on policy issues and helping host Caucus events …

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Tennessee: Sportsmen’s Caucus Holds First Meeting of 2019

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Senior Director On February 26, the Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its first Caucus meeting of the year. In addition to electing new Caucus leadership, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) provided an update on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to more than 20 legislators during the meeting. The 2019-2020 Co-Chairmen …

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Vermont: Fish and Wildlife Department Proposes Significant Changes to Deer Hunting Regulations

By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 27, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department presented a proposal to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board to significantly overhaul certain aspects of the way deer hunting is conducted in the Green Mountain State. The proposal stems from a multi-year comprehensive analysis of all Vermont deer …

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and Ducks Unlimited Formalize Partnership to Advance Conservation Goals

Partnership will enhance shared legislative priorities The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the organizations’ shared mission of advancing conservation to benefit sportsmen and women across the country. The memorandum strengthens a longtime partnership between the two organizations. The groups will increase collaboration and engagement …

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CSF Joins More Than 200 Organizations in Support of USDA Wildlife Services

On February 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined more than 200 organizations in submitting letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and related subcommittees in support of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services. These letters highlight the important programs and efforts that Wildlife Services (WS) provides to wildlife related damages to …

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Florida: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Host Education Event for Legislators and Staff

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On February 19, the Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted an educational and informational event at a local shooting range outside of Tallahassee for legislators and staff. The evening began with a presentation from longtime Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)  friend Lane Stephens on the background and history of the Caucus, …

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Georgia: Sportsmen’s Community Gathers for Keeping Georgia Wild Day

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On February 19, the Georgia sportsmen’s community and numerous legislative and administrative officials gathered at the Georgia State Capitol for the 17th Annual “Keeping Georgia Wild” Day.  This annual event, previously known as Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol, provides a venue for elected officials to hear from …

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Maine: Nonbiodegradable Hook and Lure Ban Referred to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On February 27, the Joint Committee of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife voted to postpone taking any legislative action regarding SB 208, An Act to Require Biodegradable Hooks and Lures for Freshwater Fishing. Any decision will be postponed until the 2020 legislative session. During the public hearing Fisheries Division …

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Seeking Comments on Proposed Freshwater Fishing Regulations

By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director and Fisheries Earlier this month, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) released a series of proposed regulatory changes for freshwater fisheries in the state. The proposed changes include modifications to the length limits and harvest regulations for largemouth bass, Alabama bass and alligator gar in certain areas. …

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