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…
Contact John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On May 24, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved deer hunting regulation changes in an effort to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and minimize its impact on Tennessee’s deer herd. In the three southwestern Tennessee counties where CWD has been confirmed (Fayette, Hardeman and…
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…
Recently, the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council (HSSCC) submitted a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue urging the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. The HSSCC is a federal advisory council that develops and provides recommendations to the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to promote and advance hunting and the shooting sports….
By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On May 22, members of the Massachusetts General Court, including Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen Caucus Co-Chair Representative Vieira, along with Department of Fish and Game staff gathered in the State House to celebrate Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol, and to announce the signing of the Outdoor Heritage Day proclamation….
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…