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July 28, 2025

Nebraska Considering Increasing Mountain Lion Harvest

Why It Matters: Over the past couple of years, the mountain lion population in Nebraska has increased and is healthy. With the increase in population, Nebraska has been working on increasing opportunities for hunters to hit the field and hunt mountain lions. Since 2023, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)  has approved two new…

July 21, 2025

CSF Swings for the Fences Scoring Session Sweep in New Hampshire

Why It Matters: It is no secret that the sporting-conservation community has to play a lot of defense in the Northeast. You’ll typically find the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) working hard to defeat proposed legislation that has negative ramifications for conservation and the sporting community vs. and eking out a few pro-sportsmen victories when possible….

July 21, 2025

Halftime Report – Recapping a Busy First Half of 2025 in North Carolina

Why It Matters: Being a large coastal state, North Carolina offers a broad sampling of hunting, angling, trapping, and shooting sports activities. However, with broad opportunities comes broad responsibilities. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has been hard at work in North Carolina this year engaging on a wide variety of sporting conservation issues sure to…

July 21, 2025

Rallying Around a Unified Cause: Lessons Learned from Ballot-Box Efforts in the West

Why It Matters: “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” This quote is widely cited by both sides of the argument as it relates to hunting and angling, particularly in recent years. With efforts to drive wildlife management at the ballot box becoming more commonplace, members of the sporting-conservation community are finally…

July 21, 2025

Indiana Considers Allowing New Technology During Muzzleloader Season

Why It Matters: Advancement in muzzleloading technology has created a modern iteration of the classic firearm with enhanced safety and reliability without sacrificing the characteristics that have defined muzzleloader hunting for hundreds of years. Following a citizen petition that has the support of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Hoosiers may be able to more…

July 16, 2025

“Steel to Sanctuary: The Rigs to Reef Story” Premiere Highlights Bold Marine Conservation Efforts

(July 16, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and other conservation leaders, policymakers, and outdoor advocates gathered at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium for a special screening of Steel to Sanctuary: The Rigs to Reef Story, an inspiring new documentary that captures the transformation of decommissioned oil platforms into thriving marine habitats in…