Why It Matters: For many years, some states have maintained vague, outdated laws banning the sale, possession, use, and manufacture of certain types of knives. It is not uncommon for many dated, unnecessary statutes to remain on the books for years and become largely ignored. However, these state laws can still cause legal issues if…
Why It Matters: Sportsmen’s issues are fundamentally intertwined with firearms issues, given that firearms of every kind are routinely used in hunting and recreational shooting. Additionally, approximately 80% of Pittman-Robertson funding comes from firearms and ammunition purchases made by recreational shooters. While many hunters may wish to stay out of gun politics, the fact remains…
Why It Matters: The interests of South Carolina’s sportsmen and women were well represented at the State House during the 2025 legislative session. There was proposed legislation that ranged from seeking to protect public hunting access, to making fundamental changes to fisheries management, to educating the next generation of sportsmen and women. While it was…
Why It Matters: The red snapper season in the South Atlantic lasted only 24 hours in 2024. A proposed Secretarial Amendment to the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan would have provided a few more days in 2025, but it came with an unacceptable tradeoff of a large area closure to all bottom fishing for three months….
Why It Matters: Bipartisan victories, particularly those regarding firearms, seem to be an increasingly rare occurrence these days. However, Oklahoma’s recent passage of Senate Bill 50 highlights the opportunities that exist to enact meaningful legislation designed to support the safe and responsible handling and storage of firearms while protecting the rights of law-abiding sportsmen and…
(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…