On September 25, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6013, the Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, on a voice vote. This legislation was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member and House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT) on June 6. This legislation will amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act…
By Joseph Mullin, New England States Coordinator On September 22, members the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation (CSF) States Program Team hosted state legislators, state agency officials, commissioners, and industry partners in Erie, Pennsylvania for a dinner and policy forum focused on fisheries management priorities in the Great Lakes. Attendees included: Don Williams of Pennsylvania Governor Tom…
Released September 25 on The Hunting Collective, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane and Senior Director of Federal Lands Policy Andy Treharne join host Ben O’Brien for a discussion on the unique role that CSF plays to ensure sportsmen’s interests remain a priority across the country, as well as tales about their hunting experiences…
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…
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…