Contact: Robert Matthews, Senior Coordinator, Upper Midwestern States Why It Matters: Because state natural resource agencies rely, in part, on anglers for funding, it is imperative that states create initiatives that are focused on strengthening and growing their angler-base. Free fishing weekends offer an opportunity for people that have never picked up a pole to…
Why it matters: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the top federal agency dedicated to conserving our nation’s fish, wildlife, and their associated habitats. The Service also supports more than 2.4 million hunting related visits and 7.3 million fishing visits annually, marking the Service one of the most important federal land management agencies for…
Why it matters: The anticipated House vote this week represents the first time the House has held a floor vote on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act as an individual bill. Importantly, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act includes a permanent and dedicated funding structure, a critical mechanism to promote on-the-ground species conservation efforts and to provide more…
June 7, 2022 (Washington D.C.) – Yesterday, more than 85 attendees participated in the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) 3rd Annual Congressional Fishing Competition. Launching from the Eastport Yacht Club in historic Annapolis Maryland, 12 charter boats took anglers into the Chesapeake Bay for the catch and release event. In total, there were 84 fish caught…
Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Why It Matters: After months of legislative work across the region, the 2022 regular sessions have adjourned in the Lower Midwest. While the sportsmen’s community is able to celebrate many victories, there is still much more work to be done as we seek to…
Why it matters: The announcement of a request for proposals from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation marks one of the most significant steps that the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to advance the America the Beautiful Initiative. Closely tied to the global Thirty-by-Thirty (30×30) initiative which seeks to protect 30% of lands and waters by…