By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States Coordinator, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation As the son of two conservation professionals, I grew up with a unique appreciation for what it takes to maintain the land and resources that so many sportsmen and women hold dear. It is easy to take for granted the pristine tracts of land that…
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced changes to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) leadership for the 115th Congress during the ‘Changing of the Guard’ dinner in Washington. CSF, which hosts several annual events to support the CSC each year, provides a link between the sportsmen’s community and Congress. This annual event provides an opportunity for…
On January 25, the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of sportsmen-legislators working to safeguard Idaho’s hunting, angling, trapping, and recreational shooting traditions, hosted its annual kick-off breakfast in Boise to celebrate the state’s outdoor pastimes and discuss sportsmen’s priorities for the 2017 session. The Idaho Sportsmen’s Caucus welcomed two new Co-Chairs, Representative Mat…
On January 24, members of the Indiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered with the sportsmen’s community at the State Capitol to recognize the positive impacts hunting and angling provide for the Hoosier State. The Indiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus leaders include Senator Jim Tomes, Representative Terry Goodin, and Representative Sean Eberhart. “Bringing together the sportsmen’s community at…
Recently, the New Mexico State Senate introduced SB 113, which would divert approximately $4 million from the state’s Game Protection Fund. Lawmakers in New Mexico are currently exploring options to address the state’s budget shortfall, and have targeted the Game Protection Fund as a potential funding source. The Game Protection Fund supports a wide variety…
The recently released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) Director’s Order 219, which has drawn sharp criticism, was published on January 19 during the last day of the previous Administration. The order seeks to establish procedures and a timeline for banning the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on lands and waters managed by…