By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On June 20, legislation that would institute a number of changes to Ohio’s hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses passed the House 93-0 and is now eligible for the Governor’s signature. Senate Bill 257, sponsored by Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Chairs Senator Joe Uecker and Senator Sean O’Brien, previously…
On June 18, the National Horse and Burro Rangeland Management Coalition (Coalition) submitted a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), thanking BLM for a recent report, Management Options for a Sustainable Wild Horse and Burro Program, submitted to members of Congress that outlines issues and potential options for managing wild horses and burros…
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to make half-a-dozen trips to the state of Alaska through working with legislators and partners on sportsmen’s policy issues in the state, assisting with the annual Kenai River Classic, and embarking on both DIY and guided fishing trips on…
By Brett Stayton, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator On June 19, the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their Annual Cigar Reception at Sawyer’s on Second Street in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Traditionally the largest annual caucus event with upwards of 60 members of the bipartisan and bicameral caucus were in attendance, including Co-Chairs Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski and…
On June 26, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (H.R. 200) is expected to be debated on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Introduced by former Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Don Young (AK), the bill seeks to provide amendments to the Magnuson-Steven’s Act that will, among…
Last week, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved Amendment 31 to the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Fishery Management Plan. This amendment will remove Atlantic cobia from the current federal management plan and transfer management responsibility to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. The amendment is designed to prevent inconsistent regulations in state and federal waters…