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June 3, 2019

Maine: Legislators Discuss Apprentice Hunting Program at Caucus Luncheon

Contact Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On May 30, the Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted another Caucus luncheon, which was attended by Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) New England States Coordinator Joe Mullin, along with several in-state and national conservation organizations and industry-related partners. With the majority of bills having made their way through committees,…

June 3, 2019

Maine: Sporting Community Defends Against “High-Capacity” Magazine Ban

Contact Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator In a victory for Maine’s sportsmen and women this past week, LD 1071, “An Act to Prohibit the Sale of High-Capacity Magazines,” was official defeated on May 28. LD 1071 would have prohibited the selling or supplying of a “high-capacity magazine” from person to person. In this sense,…

June 3, 2019

Oregon: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Youth Fishing Derby at the Capitol

Contact Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On May 25, the Oregon Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife hosted the annual Youth Fishing Day at the Capitol. Pools with trout and bass were brought to the steps of the Oregon State Capitol building to provide a quality experience and unique opportunity for…

June 3, 2019

Texas: Boater Safety Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Contact Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator On May 25, the Texas Legislature passed HB 337 (nicknamed “Kali’s Law”), which would require boaters to wear emergency engine cutoff switches (commonly referred to as a kill switch) when operating recreational motorboats less than 26 feet in length. This legislation was co-sponsored by Texas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus…

May 28, 2019

Michigan: Sportsmen’s Caucus and Michigan Advisory Council Host Legislative Outdoor Day

Contact Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On May 21, the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Michigan Advisory Council hosted its annual Legislative Outdoor Day event at the Capitol Area Sportsmen’s League in Lansing. This event started out as an opportunity for legislators to learn more about the world of hunting, fishing and recreational…