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February 12, 2014

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Gathers to Promote Sportsmen’s Priorities for the 113th Congress

February 12, 2014 (Washington, DC) – A week after members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) worked to advance three important pieces of pro-sportsmen’s legislation through Congress, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) held its annual “Welcome Back to Congress” reception for members of the CSC on Tuesday night. The reception, which included 27 bipartisan members…

February 6, 2014

Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus to Host Reception in Washington, DC

On Saturday, February 22, the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) will be hosting a reception concurrent with the National Governors Association’s Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. The reception is an opportunity for members of the GSC, their staff and the sportsmen’s community to come together and discuss policies affecting sportsmen and women across the country. For…

February 6, 2014

Maine: Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Report on Soft Plastic Lures

On January 28, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife presented its report on the use of soft plastic lures to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The report was in response to HP 37 (LD 42), which was before the Maine legislature during the 2013 session. Initially the bill would…

February 6, 2014

Missouri: Sportsmen’s Caucus Kicks off 2014 Legislative Session with Squirrel Gravy

The Missouri Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its 5th Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Squirrel Gravy Kick-off Breakfast last week at the Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri. Chris Horton, Midwestern States Director for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), was in attendance and had an opportunity to address the gathering. “It’s a great event that sees good legislator turnout…

February 6, 2014

NC: Animal Rights Groups Challenges Wildlife Resource Commission Management Authority in Court

North Carolina recently joined a number of states where animal rights groups are challenging state wildlife-management authority.  The on-going issue between the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and animal rights groups centers on the issues involving the reintroduction and recovery program of red wolves in the state.  Three animal rights groups filed a federal…

February 6, 2014

New Hampshire: College Student Hunting and Angling License Bill Heard in Committee

On Tuesday, February 4, HB 1290 was heard in New Hampshire’s House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee. Sponsored by New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member and Chairman of the Committee, Representative Benjamin Lefebvre, HB 1290 would create a new license for full time non-resident college students attending an accredited university in the state….