On June 28, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council held their annual Mid-Year Meeting in Tupelo, Mississippi. NASC Executive Council Member and Mississippi State Rep. Scott Bounds said, “”I was proud to host my colleagues on the NASC Executive Council in Tupelo, Mississippi for our Annual Mid-Year Meeting. There aren’t many places…
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Why It Matters: Louisiana now has a new conservation funding source where the state can leverage significantly more federal funds to implement conservation programs that benefit fish and wildlife resources and by extension, the sportsmen and women who enjoy the “Sportsman’s Paradise.” Funding for projects under the Program will be determined…
Contact: Bob Matthews, Senior Coordinator Upper Midwestern States Why It Matters: Access to public land is coveted by American hunters and anglers. Under the Public Trust Doctrine, federal and state governments alike hold natural resources, such as fish and wildlife, in trust for the use and enjoyment of the public, and public lands provide great…
Contact: John Culclasure, Director, Southeastern States Why It Matters: The South Carolina Southern Sporting Classic highlights the economic and conservation funding contributions of South Carolina’s sportsmen and women as well as the cultural importance of hunting and fishing to the Palmetto State. Additionally, the event facilitates interaction between Caucus members and conservation allies, underscoring the…
Why it matters: Actively managed and regulated hunting, often conducted by Americans, is the conservation linchpin of these species whose populations are stable, growing and in many instances, are at or above ecological and / or social carrying capacity. Unfortunately, the language contained in H.R. 4372 ignores the on-the-ground reality and seeks to use emotion to…
Why It Matters: Conservation has been a cornerstone of the recreational fishing and hunting community for more than 100 years. When the global “30 by 30” initiative to protect 30% of a nation’s lands and waters began to build steam in the United States, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) led an effort to organize sportsmen…