On August 10, the National Wild Pig Task Force sent a letter to Capitol Hill advocating for the inclusion of the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program in the 2018 Farm Bill reauthorization. The letter, sent to Farm Bill conferees, expressed strong support for the proposed new provision within the conservation title of the…
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager Recently, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announced the launch of its second straight “Take-a-Friend-Hunting” contest. The program is designed to encourage experienced hunters to take at least one new or lapsed adult hunter hunting during 2018 in an effort to increase hunting participation in the…
Recently, President Trump signed into law H.R. 4528, a bill introduced by Congressman Darren Soto (FL) that amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012. The Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 banned the importation of billfish caught by foreign fishing vessels in the United Sates. However, angler-conservation groups had concerns with a loophole in the original…
Governors from across the country, including Governors Sportsmen's Caucus (GSC) members, and President Donald Trump have signed proclamations recognizing Saturday, September 22 as National Hunting and Fishing Day. Among these 43 proclamations is: * Governors Sportsmen's Caucus member
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager On July 26, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to ban the importation of elk, deer, and moose from chronic wasting disease (CWD) endemic states. The rule, which is takes effect immediately, also applies to the importation of such animals from other countries and Canadian provinces in…
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On August 5, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a Northeast regional policy forum concurrent with the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference in Rye Brook, New York. The discussion centered on policies that may help recruit, retain, and reactivate (R3) hunters and recreational shooters in the…