On December 11, the Interstate Transport Act of 2018 (S.1092) passed the Senate on unanimous consent. This bipartisan bill is a priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Senator Mike Enzi (WY). S. 1092 would protect individuals with a knife who are traveling across state lines from state and…
After weeks of discussion between U.S. House and Senate conferees, the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report has officially passed Congress, and includes a robust Conservation Title that aligns with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) priorities. “CSF applauds Farm Bill 2018 conferees for recognizing the need for the strong Conservation Title that benefits fish and wildlife…
On December 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) developed letters, signed by 35 wildlife conservation partners, urging House and Senate leadership to propose a package of legislation containing sportsmen’s priorities before the end of the 115th Congress this month. “This long overdue action from Congress has virtually unanimous support from a wide range of conservation groups….
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On December 7, the Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) Commission announced that the state’s steelhead season will remain open, after initially voting on November 14 to close the spring season. The initial closure had been announced after a number of environmental organizations threatened to sue the state, alleging…
By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On December 5, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined Ducks Unlimited for a breakfast briefing at the Wisconsin Capitol, in Madison. The event brought together state legislators, legislative staff, and local conservation organizations. CSF Upper Midwestern States Manager Nick Buggia, gave a presentation on the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), explaining that…
Nearly 50 bipartisan legislators from more than 25 states gathered in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire for the 15th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit. Hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), this year’s Summit theme was “Enhancing Access and Opportunity for America’s Sportsmen and Women.” Among the several issues that were focused…