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Why It Matters: Shark depredation has become a significant and growing challenge for recreational saltwater anglers and commercial fishermen, affecting fishing success, increasing fish mortality, and creating frustration on the water. While Congress is on the verge of approving landmark legislation to coordinate research and management recommendations, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries recently announced the formation of […]

Why It Matters: The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission voted 6-5 on July 17, 2026, to terminate rulemaking on a citizen petition that sought to ban the retail sale of furs from wild furbearers harvested in Colorado. This decision upholds lawful trapping as a science-based wildlife management tool and protects sportsmen’s heritage against efforts that conflict with state statute and the North […]

Why It Matters: As fire season continues across much of North America, actions designed to mitigate the destruction wildfires cause continue to be a timely and important topic in Washington, D.C. As one of the most efficient and cost-effective tools for reducing both the frequency and severity of wildfires, support for prescribed burning continues to grow, representing an opportunity to advance policy solutions that the […]

Why It Matters: Hunters and anglers shoulder the costs of fish and wildlife conservation, but when their license dollars no longer adequately cover the costs of conservation, state agencies cannot deliver the quality hunting and fishing opportunities that keeps sportsmen and women afield. A modest license fee adjustment can address these funding shortfalls and better secure the longevity of […]

Why It Matters: Wild pigs continue to wreak havoc on wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and native ecosystems across the country, causing billions of dollars in damage each year. While they present recreational hunting opportunities in some areas, unmanaged populations threaten the very landscapes that support America’s hunting heritage. Addressing this complex issue requires collaboration among state […]

(July 24, 2026) – Salem, OR – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) today celebrated the failure of Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), the so-called “People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act,” after the Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division announced the measure failed to gather enough valid signatures to qualify for the November 3, […]