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(June 3, 2025) – Washington D.C. – Yesterday, 70 attendees took part in the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) annual Congressional Fishing Competition. Hosted in the National Harbor, the Congressional Fishing Competition brings angling community partners and stakeholders together to enjoy the great outdoors and also provides an educational experience on important fisheries policy topics and the…

Why It Matters: On May 14, 2025, “The State Assault Weapons Ban Act” (S. 359) was heard by the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee. A companion bill (H. 5436) had previously mirrored this path in its respective chamber earlier this year. This sweeping anti-firearm package would impact commonly owned rifles, shotguns and handguns with significant…

Why It Matters:  Thanks to the conservation management efforts of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and their partners, utilizing funding generated in large part by hunters through the American System of Conservation Funding, data supports establishing a highly regulated hunting season for black bears in Florida. This would provide hunters with the…

Why It Matters: Conserving private forests is critical to maintaining habitat for fish and wildlife as well as access for hunters and anglers. Whether it is a large tract of timberland or a small family-owned parcel, private forestland provides places across the country for sportsmen and women to recreate. The conversion of forests to non-forest…

Why It Matters: Given the composition of Missouri’s Constitution, opportunities for legislator involvement in hunting and fishing policy are few and far between. However, this has not prevented the Missouri Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus from being an active member of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC), working closely with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and partners…

Why It Matters: The Hawai’i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest highlights the intersection between art, hunting, and conservation. Showcasing native and introduced species while supporting critical wildlife management programs, funds from stamp sales directly bolster Hawai’i’s Wildlife Revolving Fund, ensuring sustainable habitats and hunting opportunities for future generations. The initiative underscores the…