February 3, 2025

Missouri Governor Kehoe Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus

Article Contact: Kent Keene,

Why It Matters: Established in 2009, the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) is designed to improve communication between participating governors in an effort to support and enhance policies and regulations related to our time-honored outdoor traditions. Joining the GSC last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe brings a strong background as an outdoorsman and continues the Show-Me State’s legacy of leadership on issues facing sportsmen and women.

Highlights:

  • Just a couple weeks after swearing in as the 58th Governor of Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe has officially joined the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus.
  • Governor Kehoe succeeds former GSC member Mike Parson after serving as Lieutenant Governor in Missouri since 2018.
  • Home to some of the most varied and celebrated landscapes among sportsmen and women, as well as some of the most notable outdoor brands including Bass Pro Shops, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to see Missouri’s leadership continue through Governor Kehoe’s GSC participation.

Last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe became the 23rd active member of the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus. After assuming office as the Show-Me State’s 58th Governor on January 13th, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is honored that one of Governor Kehoe’s first moves in office was to join the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus.

Missouri has a strong legacy of leadership relative to sportsmen and women and the conservation of the state’s fish and wildlife resources. In addition to the successful American System of Conservation Funding, Missouri boasts a widely supported Conservation Sales Tax that generated more than $140 million in a single year to support fish and wildlife conservation efforts. Missouri has also recently taken great steps to increase opportunities for hunters through the creation of the state’s successful bear and elk hunting seasons. Finally, Missouri is the proud home of many important outdoor brands, including Bass Pro Shops, which outfit sportsmen and women around the world.

“I am proud to continue Missouri’s legacy with the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus,” said Governor Kehoe. “Our state is home to some of the best outdoor opportunities in the nation. From world class deer and turkey hunting to our renowned trout parks, to the recent return of elk and bear hunting opportunities, there is something in Missouri for every sportsman and woman. I look forward to working with CSF to ensure Missouri remains a national leader in outdoor recreation and conservation efforts for the generations to come.”

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation thanks Governor Kehoe for joining the GSC, and we look forward to working with the governor and all GSC members to protect and enhance hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping across the country.

For more information about the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, click here.

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