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…
Why It Matters: Restoring and improving fisheries habitat, science-based fisheries management, and access to our fisheries have always been at the center of CSF’s mission. Last week, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries hosted a hearing on three CSF-supported bills that seek to fund coastal conservation, develop a task force to…