Why It Matters: Dove season marks the beginning of another fall hunting season across much of the Midwest. As sportsmen and women return afield, now is the time to review regulations, prepare equipment, and make plans for the many hunting opportunities ahead. Highlights: For sportsmen and women across the Midwest, September means fall hunting season […]
Why It Matters: Florida’s black bear hunt has entered a new chapter following the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) decision to re-establish a highly regulated hunting season. After nearly a decade without a statewide bear hunt, Florida sportsmen and women can participate in the management of one of the state’s most iconic wildlife […]
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joins the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the conservation community in mourning Federal Wildlife Officer David Taylor, who is believed to have lost his life while assisting with evacuation efforts during the Railroad South Fire in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Taylor, 38, was helping local […]
*This article was written in partnership with the Coastal Conservation Association Chris Horton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Brad Gentner, Coastal Conservation Association Why It Matters: NOAA Fisheries is no longer including durable goods expenditures, such as boats, trailers, electronics, and fishing tackle, in its state-level estimates of recreational fishing expenditures. As a result, the economic footprint […]
Why It Matters: Deer, elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife depend on more than the places hunters see them during the season. These animals move between seasonal ranges to find food, reproduce, and survive harsh conditions. Conserving migration corridors and the seasonal habitats they connect helps support healthy wildlife populations. Highlights: Some mule deer travel upwards […]
Why It Matters: California’s 2026 legislative session is nearing its conclusion, with the session set to adjourn on August 31. Governor Gavin Newsom will have until September 30 to sign or veto legislation. Several bills have moved through the Legislature that impact California’s anglers, hunters, and recreational shooters. Highlights: The 2026 California legislative session has […]