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October 1, 2019

National Hunting and Fishing Day: Why You Should Participate

By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager For me, fall doesn’t officially begin until I’ve bagged the first dusky grouse off a high mountain ridge here in my home state of Idaho. Coupled with the excellent trout fishing found in many nearby rivers and creeks, I can’t think of a better way to ring in autumn…

September 26, 2019

House Natural Resources Committee Advances Two Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Conservation Priorities

On September 25, the House Natural Resources Committee voted yes on two important conservation programs which have been a priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). H.R. 925, the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act (NAWCA) and H.R. 1747, the National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act (NFHP), are both…

September 23, 2019

Indiana: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts First Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On September 16, the Indiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their first Sportsmen’s Rendezvous at Atterbury Shooting Complex in Edinburgh. Attended by approximately 50 people, this event provided an opportunity for legislators, conservation organizations, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, and members of the Natural Resource Commission to discuss…

September 23, 2019

Maryland: Caucus Gathers for Annual Retreat at Historic Woodmont Lodge

Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States  On the weekend of September 13, Co-Chairs and Members of the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered at the historic Woodmont Lodge in Washington County, for their annual Caucus retreat. Brent Miller, The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Senior Director, Northeastern States, attended the event alongside Caucus Co-Chairs and members…

September 23, 2019

Nebraska: Hunters Prepare for the 2019-2020 Upland Slam

Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator For the second year, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC), in association with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, has announced the 2019-2020 Upland Slam challenge. The Upland Slam encourages hunters to pursue Nebraska’s four iconic upland bird species: ring-necked pheasant, northern bobwhite quail, sharp-tailed grouse, and greater…