Why It Matters: Modernizing the method by which Pennsylvania’s hunters may purchase antlerless tags provides a heightened level of convenience and practicality. Currently, hunting license holders apply for antlerless licenses by submitting pink envelopes to their respective county treasurer’s office – a process that takes months to complete. By updating this method to an electronic…
Why It Matters: States have recognized the importance of providing positive outdoor recreation experiences for youth. It is no secret that hunter numbers are declining across the board so taking kids hunting and doing whatever possible to provide them with positive experiences only serves to benefit recruitment, retention, and reactivation efforts as well as provide…
Why It Matters: To ensure the longevity of the American System of Conservation Funding and defeat efforts designed to undermine our ability to participate in our time-honored outdoor traditions, we must take steps to recruit the next generation of sportsmen and sportswomen. Youth deer hunting seasons provide an opportunity to advance these objectives while spending…
Why It Matters: Recreational and commercial fishing is an essential part of the cultural and economic fabric of coastal towns all along the Atlantic seaboard. However, a new rule regarding vessel speed reductions over large areas along much of the Atlantic seaboard threatens that cultural heritage. Bipartisan leaders from ten state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses expressed…
Why It Matters: Trapping is unique in that it is used in many facets of wildlife management, from population control to human-wildlife conflict resolution, to data collection. Modern restraining traps have been particularly critical in conservation efforts by allowing state agencies to capture and relocate endangered species. The regulations developed by state agencies for trapping…
November 1, 2022 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – On October 12, Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris was given the distinction of Honorary Life Director by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) at the 18th Annual Wine, Wheels & Wildlife event. This designation was created by the CSF Board of Directors to recognize an individual who…