Why It Matters: Oftentimes, achieving desired legislative outcomes requires dedicated persistence. This is especially true for a Michigan initiative that would create a licensing and reporting framework for commercial hunting and fishing guides in the state, which has been introduced in the legislature multiple times over the last few years. Highlights: A package of three…
Why It Matters: Limitations on the use of lead ammunition while hunting must be left under the professional, science-based discretion of the respective state’s fish and wildlife agency and not the misinformed efforts of the legislature. In New York’s case, the Division of Fish and Wildlife is the primary manager of the state’s fish and…
Why It matters: House Bill 1240, as signed into law, bans many semi-automatic firearms commonly used by America’s sportsmen and women in hunting and recreational shooting. Modern sporting rifles and semi-automatic firearms are not only important to our hunting heritage but are highly popular in the recreational shooting community. This legislation severely undermines our hunting…
Why It Matters: Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife constitutional amendments protect the outdoor traditions of thousands of sportsmen and women from efforts to limit or outright ban hunting and fishing practices. Anti-sportsmen organizations continually lead efforts to persuade the public to believe that hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife are a privilege, subject to emotionally…
April 25, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – Earlier today, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its annual bipartisan Congressional Clays Competition at the premier Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet Center. This unique sporting clay, trap, and skeet shooting event provides an unparalleled opportunity for attendees from the sporting conservation community to connect and enjoy our time-honored traditions…
Why It Matters: In 2021, Colorado Parks and Wildlife received over $80 million generated through hunting license sales, and a 10-11% federal excise tax on firearm and ammunition purchases under the Pittman-Robertson Act, that went directly to the agency for statewide conservation efforts. Without sportspeople purchasing hunting licenses, firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories, Colorado Parks…