Why It Matters: The Department of the Interior (DOI) is one of the most important federal agencies for America’s sportsmen and women. Funding for DOI not only positions them to implement enacted CSF priorities like the MAPLand Act, but appropriations bills often contain language that limits or prohibits the use of funds for certain programs,…
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States, Assistant Manager Why it Matters: Invasive species continue to be a primary threat to global biodiversity, economies, and even human health. Invasive species management can be extremely complex, costly, and time sensitive. It is critical that the outdoor sporting continues to proactively engage in conversations related to invasive species…
Contact: Joe Bachar, New England States Coordinator Why it Matters: Dogs play an integral role in many of our nation’s sporting pursuits. From hunting-related traditions, such as tracking big game, pointing, flushing, and retrieving downed fowl, to competing in a variety of field trials across the country, our four-legged friends play an irreplaceable part in…
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Director Why It Matters: Sunday hunting restrictions are Blue Laws with no basis in wildlife management that restrict only one user-group, hunters, from accessing public lands on Sundays. Repealing Sunday hunting restrictions has been a top priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the Sunday Hunting Coalition, and in-state partners,…
Why It Matters: For years, CSF has prioritized legislation to address the Cottonwood decision and legislation to provide more funding for coastal communities. The Committee passage of S. 2561 and the RISEE Act marks the furthest these bills have moved in the Senate as standalone efforts. Leading up to the Committee vote, CSF conducted outreach…
Contact: Bob Matthews, Senior Coordinator, Upper Midwestern States Why it Matters: The state agency charged with managing fish and wildlife populations is the most knowledgeable and well-equipped entity to make important wildlife management decisions. Without healthy, well-maintained populations, sportsmen and women cannot enjoy the waters and hunting grounds that have existed long before statehood. In…