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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….

February 6, 2014

Virginia: Sunday Hunting Bill Awaiting Senate Vote

SB 154, sponsored by Senator Phillip Puckett, and cosponsored by 16 other senators, including members of the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, is awaiting a vote on the Senate floor after being reported out of the Senate Agriculture Conservation and Natural Resources Committee on January 30 by a vote of 9-4.  SB 154 would open up…

February 5, 2014

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Sportsmen’s Package Passes House of Representatives

February 5, 2014 (Washington, DC) – After one of the most significant votes on behalf of sportsmen and women, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) applauds the United States House of Representatives on the passage of the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act (H.R. 3590), with a vote of 268-154. The SHARE Act has been…

February 4, 2014

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Introduces Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014

February 4, 2014 (Washington, DC) – Today, in a significant advancement for sportsmen and women across the country, members of the Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) introduced the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014. Introduced by CSC Senate Co-Chair, Senator Kay Hagan and CSC member Senator Lisa Murkowski, this bipartisan legislative package includes 12 bills that…

February 4, 2014

Sportsmen’s Priorities Included in 2014 Farm Bill

February 04, 2014 (Washington, DC) – After three long years of debate, the United States Senate passed the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, also known as the 2014 Farm Bill. This bipartisan legislation enhances and strengthens vital polices important to sportsmen and women across the United States and has been a long time…