Contact: Joe Mullin, Manager, Northeastern States Why it Matters: The New York Sportsmen’s Advisory Council (NYSAC) serves a crucial role in advancing pro-hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping policies in the Empire State. NYSAC and its members serve as New York’s premier collective of organizations fighting on behalf of the state’s sportsmen and women and…
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Why It Matters: This CSF-organized event facilitated interaction among members of NASC, state fish and wildlife agency staff, and representatives from various sportsmen’s organizations. Having the opportunity for attendees to share recent policy successes and lessons learned from their states with others from across the region is incredibly important to the advancement…
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Manager, Pacific States & Firearm Policy Why It Matters: Oregon’s law-abiding hunters and shooters 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…
Why it matters: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)-managed waters account for around 14% of all freshwater fishing in the United States. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) provides an opportunity every two years to enhance the Corps ability to provide public recreational activities like fishing and boating, as well as authorizing projects that…
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 afield. This year’s legislative sessions in Maryland brought numerous opportunities for CSF to work with the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and…
Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Why it matters: Finding unique ways to recognize and highlight the importance of our time-honored traditions is critical to ensuring that the future for sportsmen and women remains bright. By declaring archery as the official state sport in Missouri, hunters, target shooters, and other…