Contact: Nick Lewis, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: Many states have antiquated knife laws that criminalize the possession of automatic knives. These knives are useful tools for the outdoor industry, particularly hunters and anglers, as well as the first responder community. The introduction of this legislation is a positive step towards expanding the…
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Highlights Why It Matters: States, including Mississippi, without a dedicated conservation funding mechanism may leave millions of dollars on the table every year because they cannot provide the match funding for various federal conservation programs. The Mississippi Caucus’ inaugural Sporting Clays Classic provided a great opportunity for Caucus members…
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Pacific States Assistant Manager Highlights Why it Matters: In recent years, hunting and fishing tournaments have come under fire by “animal rights” organizations who don’t like the idea of animals being taken for a prize or reward. These groups, such as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Project Coyote,…
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Highlights Why It Matters: States without a dedicated conservation funding mechanism may potentially leave millions of dollars on the table every year because they cannot provide the match funding for various federal conservation programs. Louisiana does not have a dedicated conservation funding mechanism. Many states across the Southeast have…
Highlights Why it matters: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is the top federal agency dedicated to conserving our nation’s fish, wildlife, and their associated habitats. The FWS is also responsible for overseeing the management of the lands and waters within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System. The Refuge System…
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States Highlights Why it Matters: Sportsmen and women have played a crucial role in funding conservation efforts in the United States for over 80 years. The American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a “user pays – public benefits” structure in which those who consumptively use public resources pay for…