On January 31, the Pennsylvania Game Commission voted unanimously to approve the use of modern sporting rifles for hunting. The authorizing legislation (HB 263) was sponsored by Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Representative Matt Gabler, and was signed into law by Vice-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, Governor Tom Wolf. HB 263 authorizes the use…
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced and welcomed Governor Steve Bullock of Montana and Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania as the new Democratic Co-Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Governors Bullock and Wolf join Governor Phil Bryant (MS) and Governor Matt Mead (WY), the respective Republican Co-Chair and Vice Chair of…
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…
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…