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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…

September 23, 2019

Tennessee: Sportsmen’s Caucus Adds New Leader

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager Recently, the bicameral and bipartisan Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) announced the addition of Representative Bob Freeman as the new Co-Chair of the Caucus.Representative Freeman joins National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Executive Council member Senator Mike Bell on the leadership bench for the Caucus. “I’m excited to help…

September 16, 2019

Pennsylvania: Game Commission to take Public Comments on Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan

Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On September 12, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) released a draft of a document aimed to direct the Commission’s management of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease occurring in cervids such as deer, elk, and moose. The disease was first recognized in…

September 16, 2019

Pennsylvania: House Game and Fisheries Committee Hears Sunday Hunting Legislation

Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On September 10, sportsmen and women from across the Keystone State were zeroed in with what was taking place in Harrisburg – the State’s capitol. The Pennsylvania House Game and Fisheries Committee gathered to hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 147 (SB 147), legislation that would statutorily designate…