Why It Matters: The Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Agriculture (USDA) are critical departments for sportsmen and women. The two departments collectively manage more than 640 million acres of federal public land, much of which is open to hunting and recreational shooting, and they play a critical role in our nation’s conservation efforts. The Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council will help directly advise the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture on pressing issues facing sportsmen and women – ensuring that sportsmen and women have a voice at the highest level of government.
Highlights:
- Last week, the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture formally announced the launch of and a request for nominations to serve on the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council (Council), a federal advisory council dedicated to advancing the interests of sportsmen and women.
- The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) expresses our strong appreciation to DOI Secretary Burgum and USDA Secretary Rollins for launching the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council.
- This announcement is a sign of the support of Secretaries Burgum and Rollins for America’s sportsmen and women.
The Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council is an important venue to work directly with the Sectaries of the Interior and Agriculture on the most pressing issues facing America’s sportsmen and women.
“CSF extends our thanks to Secretaries Burgum and Rollins for their continued commitment to sportsmen and women and specifically thanks them for launching the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council,” said CSF Senior Vice President Taylor Schmitz. “As America enters our 250th Anniversary, the Council will provide a critical opportunity to advance our uniquely American outdoor heritage.”
The Council will be focused on several important areas including implementing Executive and Secretarial Orders, improving access for sportsmen and women, various conservation efforts, and recruiting new hunters and recreational shooters, among other focal areas.
CSF looks forward to seeing the interests of America’s hunters and recreational shooters advanced through the Council.