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February 4, 2019

Oklahoma: Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Introduces Science-Based Bill to Benefit Trout Fishery

By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director On January 16, Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Representative Jim Grego pre-filed a bill that would require the development of scientifically-established, beneficial instream flows in Oklahoma. If enacted, this bill may address a significant problem with the lack of necessary flows to sustain trout populations in the Tenkiller…

February 4, 2019

Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Bills on Resident Licenses, Among Others

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager The bipartisan and bicameral Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus continues to hold weekly meetings to discuss issues that impact sportsmen and women in the Commonwealth. Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Central Appalachian States Manager John Culclasure has been working closely with Virginia Sportsmen’s Caucus members and in-state partners on priorities…

January 31, 2019

Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Introduce Bill to Modernize the Pittman-Robertson Act

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA), along with fellow CSC leaders Representatives Marc Veasey (TX), Debbie Dingell (MI), and Richard Hudson (NC), introduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, an important bill for the future of wildlife conservation funding. “Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus leadership has made this important legislation a…

January 28, 2019

Maine: Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Announced for the 129th Legislature

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus for the 2019 legislative session. The Maine Sportsmen’s Caucus is part of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network, which includes 48 state legislative caucuses across the country with the…

January 28, 2019

Maryland: Newly Elected Senators Bring Unique Experience as Caucus Leaders

By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator The bipartisan and bicameral Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus has announced the addition of two newly elected Senators to serve in a leadership capacity for the 2019 legislative session – Senator Jack Bailey and Senator Katie Fry Hester. Delegate Wendell Beitzel, a member of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses…

January 28, 2019

SHOT Show 2019: CSF Joins Sportsmen’s Groups, Industry Partners for Annual Trade Show Events

Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual SHOT Show, hosted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). CSF staff met with partners from the sportsmen’s community, including outdoor celebrities, NGO groups, and industry partners who support the mission of advancing hunting and recreational shooting. On January 23,…