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Why It Matters: Louisiana’s black bear hunt is one of the state’s most sought-after hunting opportunities and represents a remarkable conservation success story. As interest in the limited-entry hunt continues to grow, protecting applicants’ personal information is critical to maintaining confidence in the lottery process. Earlier this year, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) worked alongside the Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus to advance […]

Sportsmen and women, this is your reminder: You have until Friday to submit comments in support of maintaining current drain tile setback regulations on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wetland easements. These voluntary easements are a cornerstone of wetland conservation in the Prairie Pothole Region – America’s “Duck Factory.” They’re also made possible in large […]

Why It Matters: Across the US, most legislative sessions have either adjourned or are in summer recess, meaning most legislators are back in their home districts. Requesting a meeting with your legislator(s) outside of the hustle and bustle of the legislative season is the perfect time for sportsmen and women to become familiar with their state representative’s stance on sporting issues as well […]

Why It Matters: After a month-long recess, California is back in session for August before adjourning on August 31. With only a few weeks remaining in the legislative session, lawmakers will make final decisions on several bills that could significantly impact California’s sportsmen and women. From firearm regulations to hunter safety and forest management, these […]

Why it Matters: The use of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, is growing rapidly, including in wildlife and game management. In some states hunters are now utilizing drones for the recovery of wounded game that cannot be found easily using traditional tracking methods. Highlights: The use of drones in game recovery helps […]

Why It Matters: Hunting takes many forms and often includes a diverse toolkit at a hunter’s disposal. One tool utilized by hunters for a wide range of pursuits is dogs. Whether it is using hounds to pursue deer, bear, mountain lions and more, or a hard-charging retriever for picking up waterfowl, or pointing and flushing […]