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February 25, 2016

Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Shoot-Out at Littlerock

On February 23, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its semi-annual sportsmen’s advisory board meeting and shootout at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock, Washington. The event kicked off with a roundtable discussion and question/answer session between legislators and representatives from sportsmen’s organizations and industry. Caucus Co-Chair Senator Pam Roach and Senator Kirk Pearson, along with…

February 25, 2016

Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Fish-in at the Capitol

On February 15, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the first “Fish-in at the Capitol” to celebrate the vast economic and conservation benefits provided by the state’s recreational fishing community and to introduce new anglers to the sport. At the event, beginner children and adult anglers, and legislators and their staff, had the opportunity to…

February 25, 2016

Wildlife Conservation Groups Oppose Hunting and Trapping Restrictions in Alaska

On February 18, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter to the Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife to express support for the testimony given by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) at a February 9 hearing titled, “Federal Interactions with State Management of Fish and Wildlife.” The letter echoes AFWA’s…

February 23, 2016

Action Alert: Ask the House to Vote in Favor of the SHARE Act

This Friday, February 26, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, or SHARE Act (H.R. 2406). CALL TO ACTION: Contact your U.S. Representative and ask them to support the SHARE Act and vote ‘yes’ on the floor this week. The SHARE Act, which is supported…

February 22, 2016

Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Gather during National Governors Association Meeting

On February 20, members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) gathered in Washington, DC for a reception hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Coinciding with the National Governors Association meeting, this reception provided an opportunity for governors to discuss upcoming priorities for sportsmen and women in their states. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed attendees,…

February 11, 2016

Maryland Hunters Rally at the State Capitol for Annual “Blaze and Camo Day”

On February 5, the Maryland Hunting Coalition hosted its annual “Blaze and Camo Day” rally at the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis. The annual rally provided an opportunity to celebrate Maryland’s rich outdoor sporting heritage while discussing policies, with state lawmakers, on opportunities to advance hunting and fishing. . Several members of the bipartisan Maryland…