November 15, 2019 (GREENSBORO, GA) – This week, nearly 50 bipartisan legislators and leaders from state fish and wildlife agencies from more than 25 states gathered in Greensboro, Georgia for the 16th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit.
Nearly 50 bipartisan legislators and leaders from state fish and wildlife agencies from more than 25 states gathered in Greensboro, Georgia for the 16th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit. Hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), this year’s Summit theme was “Partners Advancing America’s Conservation Movement: NASC, Fish & Wildlife Agencies,…
On November 6, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) had the opportunity to serve on the panel for a discussion regarding alternative management for recreational fisheries during a meeting of the Council Coordination Committee (CCC) in Washington, DC. The Committee consists of the Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and Executive Directors from each of the eight regional fishery management…
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On October 29, Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Commissioner Patrick Keliher was elected to serve as the next Chair of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). Chosen by the ASMFC member states, Commissioner Keliher will serve a two-year term in this official capacity. Through his new…
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On November 7, the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a breakfast briefing that provided an opportunity for legislators, conservation organizations, Department of Natural Resources staff and members of the Natural Resource Commission to discuss conservation issues and activities across the state. This briefing focused on Pheasants Forever’s mission…
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On November 7 and 8, the 2019 Boating and Fishing Industry Summit was held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Hosted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), this first-time event brought together boating and fishing tackle manufacturers and retailers, state and federal fish and wildlife…