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On Saturday, September 22, hunters and anglers from across the country headed to their docks, boats, tree stands, and dove fields to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. State fish and wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, and other state-based hunting and fishing companies hosted events for new and returning sportsmen and women that featured education about…

On September 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation joined with 24 other members of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners to submit a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Committees, encouraging them to take action on bills related to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Specifically, the letter encourages action by the House Committee on Natural…

Gearing up for National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, September 22, 34 bipartisan governors from across the country have signed proclamations recognizing this important holiday. Among governors who have signed proclamations this year were Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Co-Chair Governor Steve Bullock (MT), GSC Vice-Chair Governor Tom Wolf (PA), and 24 other GSC members. In addition,…

Earlier this week, the National Park Service (NPS) issued a final rule that will now provide archery hunters with better access to public lands that surround the National Park System. Prior to the rule change, hunters could only transport archery equipment through National Parks if their bow or crossbow remained in a motor vehicle or…

On September 18, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee marked up and passed S. 593, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act. This bipartisan legislation was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Senators Shelley More Capito (WV), John Boozman (AR), Michael Bennet (CO), and CSC Vice-Chair Heidi Heitkamp (ND). This bill…

On September 7, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the opening of more than 251,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities within the National Wildlife Refuge System. Specifically, the 251,000 acres will span across 30 refuges, and will increase the number of units open to hunting to 377, and fishing to…