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Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization contains major provisions benefitting recreational fishing June 2, 2015 (Washington, DC) – A coalition of organizations representing the saltwater recreational fishing and boating community congratulated the U.S. House of Representatives on its passage of H.R. 1335, a bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the primary statute governing the nation’s…

On May 20, S.1315, the Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2015 (KOPA), introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator Mike Enzi (WY) cleared a major hurdle, passing through the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee with bipartisan support. The legislation was voted out of the Commerce Committee and would ensure that any law-abiding citizen…

On May 20, the Texas State House of Representatives passed SJR 22 – a constitutional amendment that would protect hunting and fishing in the Texas Bill of Rights. The amendment, after passing both chambers of the Texas State Legislature, will now be placed on the November 3 ballot to be ratified by the state’s voters….

On May 19, House Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) leadership introduced the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act of 2015 (H.R. 2406), aimed “to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.” Introduced by CSC Co-Chairs Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Tim Walz (D-MN), and CSC Vice-Chairs Congressmen Jeff…

Previously, Maryland law – unlike federal law – did not require criminal intent as a condition of violating the state’s migratory bird baiting law. In Maryland, as in many states, baiting for deer is legal, while baiting for waterfowl is illegal. Under the previous law, individuals could have been charged with baiting for waterfowl simply…

The Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus kicked off the month of May with a blast by holding a spring shoot and wild game dinner at the Capitol Area Sportsmen’s League on May 6. Over 30 Caucus members were joined at the range by representatives from nearly 20 sportsmen’s groups, as well as staff members from the…