The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to partner with the Central Florida Shootout, held from May 2 – 4 in Port Canaveral, Florida. The Shootout includes over 1,500 participants and encourages youth to get involved with angling by providing them with over 100 rods and reels. By purchasing a raffle ticket for $50, you…
On February 10, two bipartisan pieces of legislation that sustain key forestry programs in the face of rising wildfire costs earned support from a diverse coalition including members of the sportsmen’s conservation community. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and approximately 160 groups making up the Partner Caucus on Fire Suppression Funding Solutions, sent a letter…
The bipartisan Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act (H.R. 2919) passed the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on February 5. This bill would benefit sportsmen and women by eliminating needless litigation that impedes the work of federal natural resources agencies. Introduced in August 2013 by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) member Rep. Cynthia Lummis,…
Last week, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its 8th Annual Dinner in Jackson, Mississippi. The annual event brings together sportsmen-legislators, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) staff members and various stakeholders in the Mississippi conservation community for a fish fry and a night of camaraderie in the state’s capital. CSF Southeastern States…
HB 1237, sponsored by Delegate Todd Gilbert and cosponsored by many members of the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, passed the Senate yesterday (28-11) after clearing the House of Delegates (71-27) on January 28. The pro-sportsmen’s legislation now heads to Governor Terry McAuliffe for his signature. HB 1237 would open up Sunday hunting on private lands…
Blue ribbon commission recommends enhanced fisheries management while upholdingsaltwater recreational fishing’s economic, social and conservation benefits MIAMI – A landmark report produced by the Commission on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management presents a new paradigm for conserving marine fishing resources while producing the full range of saltwater recreational fishing’s economic, social and conservation benefits. Introduced today at…