Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Assistant Manager, Rocky Mountain States Why it Matters: The US Forest Service requires that groups of 75 people or more apply for and obtain a “special use permit” before hosting an event to ensure that the event is consistent with the standards and guidelines in the applicable Land and Resource Management Plan,…
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…
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…
Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Why it matters: As the original conservationists, sportsmen and women are arguably among the most connected to the natural world around us. While much of our interest can be traced back to the critters that we enjoy pursuing, the conservationist mentality that we share…
Contact: Joe Mullin, Manager, Northeastern States Why It Matters: For decades, CSF has engaged on legislative efforts that encourage and expand the abilities of hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers to enjoy their pursuits in the field. This year’s legislative sessions in Vermont brought numerous opportunities for CSF to work with the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s…
Contact: Bob Matthews, Senior Coordinator, Upper Midwestern States Why It Matters: Modern night-vision scopes and binoculars produce clear images that allow hunters to reliably identify targets. Although South Dakotans were already permitted to hunt predators on public lands at night, they were not permitted to use night-vision devices, which hindered their ability to hunt predators…