Why It Matters: There is no doubt that private lands often play an outsized role in providing habitat for our nation’s public trust wildlife resources. In many cases, state fish and wildlife agencies provide no-cost hunting tags as a reward for the habitat that qualifying landowners provide. However, recent efforts have sought to allow recipient…
Why It Matters: Rodman Reservoir, constructed in 1968, is a 9,500-acre reservoir in Northeast Florida and is one of the foremost premiere largemouth bass fisheries in the world. For decades, there have been unfounded efforts by environmentalists to destroy Rodman Reservoir in favor of “restoring” the Ocklawaha River with no clearly defined goals or objectives,…
(June 29, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the language to dispose of certain federal lands across 11 western states was committed to be removed from the Senate budget reconciliation bill, delivering a big win for sportsmen and women across the nation. Since the proposal was first made public, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has…
Why It Matters: While decisions that impact sportsmen and women are typically forged in statehouses and commission meetings, Governors can have significant influence over a state’s legislative and regulatory initiatives and wield powerful veto authority. Joining the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) is not only a public commitment to hunters and anglers, but also provides a…
(June 26, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, the Senate Parliamentarian determined that the mandate to sell-off at least 2 million acres and up to 3 million acres of federal public lands under the Senate budget reconciliation bill, as originally proposed and written, was incompatible with rules of the U.S. Senate and cannot be included…
Why It Matters: The sounds and estuaries along the coast of North Carolina are among some of the most diverse and productive marine environments in North America. They provide valuable nursery habitat for many species commonly pursued by both recreational anglers and commercial fishermen. Aligning North Carolina with other Southeastern states in conserving these valuable…