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March 21, 2022

CSF Celebrates Win for Turkey Hunters in Iowa

Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Why It Matters: While the fair chase ethic remains an important part of what it means to be a sportsman or sportswoman, opportunities to utilize modern developments to open the door for new hunters are always exciting. Recently, advancements in shotshell technologies have done…

March 21, 2022

Proponents of Oregon’s Initiative Petition 13 Abandon Efforts to Qualify for 2022 Ballot; Refile for 2024

Contact: Keely Hopkins, Manager, Pacific Region   Why It Matters: Oregon’s hunters, anglers, and trappers have long played a vital role in funding conservation and wildlife management efforts throughout the state. Under the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a unique “user pays-public benefits” structure, Oregon’s sportsmen and women generate tens of millions of dollars each…

March 21, 2022

Strong Vote Guides MAPLand Act Out of House

Why it matters:  Digital mapping and GPS technologies have fundamentally changed how sportsmen and women traverse federal lands. However, inconsistent and outdated record keeping practices amongst federal land management agencies hinder the ability of sportsmen and women to fully take advantage of these technologies, which will be addressed in part by the MAPLand Act. The House passage…

March 21, 2022

Suppressor Authorizations Front and Center During Delaware Caucus Meeting

Contact: Joe Mullin, Northeastern States Manager Why it Matters: The amount of firearm suppressors in circulation within the United States continues to grow on an annual basis, providing further credence to their well-deserved reputation as the hearing protection of the 21st Century. The primary purpose of these instruments is to protect the hearing of firearms-users…

March 14, 2022

CSF Signs Onto 2 Colorado Wildlife Conservation Partnership Letters Supporting State Based Wildlife Conservation

Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Assistant Manager Why it Matters: As Colorado’s population expands, increased impact on fish, wildlife and their habitats are inevitable. Fortunately, as the foremost experts in wildlife conservation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife have a proven track record of being able to problem solve, collaborate, and work effectively to mitigate much…