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By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 27, the bipartisan and bicameral Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual reception at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, Maine.  Attendees, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Senior Director of Northeastern States Brent Miller, gathered to discuss Maine’s proud hunting and angling heritage, as well as policy issues affecting…

By Zachary Sheldon, Upper Midwestern States Coordinator From February 28 – March 1, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Upper Midwestern States Coordinator Zachary Sheldon attended the “Aquatic Invaders Summit: An Exploration of Local Collaboration, Innovation and Opportunity” in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Summit provided updates on the latest applied science and new programs implemented to combat the…

By Andy Treharne, Senior Director, Federal Land Policy Today, the National Park Service announced a forthcoming proposal that would allow archery hunters to traverse National Park Service (NPS) lands with unarmed bows and crossbows. A longstanding priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and other members of the sportsmen’s community, this change would provide access…

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On February 27, several wildlife conservation groups from the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP), including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, sent a letter to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency supporting the proposed Importation of Wildlife Carcasses, Parts, and Products rule (number 1660‐01‐ 15‐.02)…

By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States Coordinator On February 27, the Utah Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met for their sixth and final breakfast briefing of the 2018 legislative session. In addition to Caucus Members from both the House and Senate, representatives from a wide range of sportsmen’s groups were in attendance, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation…

By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 20, the Vermont House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife heard H. 31, legislation to authorize the use of firearm suppressors for hunting. This bipartisan legislation is sponsored by, among others, Co-Chair of the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Executive…