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Why it matters: Hunter education, archery in schools, wilderness courses, and other outdoor focused school activities provide unmatched enrichment opportunities for students from all walks of life. These programs provide critical life skills for students and, according to teachers engaged with these programs, student participation has been correlated with improvements in academic performance, behavior, and school…

Why it Matters: Providing wildlife safe passage over or under highways is of mutual benefit to  public safety and wildlife populations. Highways often prevent wildlife from safely moving between important habitats. As a result, thousands of animals, including many sensitive species, are killed each year in wildlife-vehicle collisions. Wildlife crossings are especially critical for migrating…

Why It Matters: From inland lakes and rivers to offshore destinations, the Palmetto State offers boaters, anglers, and hunters a wide variety of opportunities on the water. To ensure a successful experience, boater safety is paramount. During the first half of 2023, there were 74 boating accidents and 7 boating related deaths in South Carolina….

Why it Matters: A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 1 p.m. on proposed regulatory amendments to 321 CMR 3.02 Hunting of Particular Game in Massachusetts. The proposed regulations would extend the dates of the deer archery hunting season in Wildlife Management Zones 1–9 by two weeks. For those unfamiliar…

Why It Matters: As most state legislatures across the country have adjourned, the tail-end of summer offers a chance to reflect on policy victories in the conservation sphere while looking forward to securing more victories in remaining states that meet year-round. In the Great Lakes region, state legislatures in Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota have adjourned…

August 3, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the nation’s leading authority in developing and defending legislation that protects and advances our outdoor traditions, is pleased to announce the launch of the Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition (CSWC). A network of individual student-led organizations facilitated and supported by CSF, the CSWC is complementary to existing…