National Program Reduced Barriers, Created Opportunities for Newcomers The future of hunting is brighter today than it was nearly a decade ago thanks to the extraordinary success of Families Afield, an innovative program that has introduced 1 million newcomers to hunting. This impressive number demonstrates that interest in hunting remains high, and that what’s needed…
On Friday, August 30, the California Senate Appropriations Committee voted 5-2 to pass legislation that would require the use of non-lead ammunition for the taking of all wildlife, including game mammals and birds, with a firearm. If passed by the full Senate and signed by California Governor Jerry Brown, Assembly Bill 711 would effectively expand…
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Sara Leonard as the Policy and Communications Assistant. In this position, Sara will work in the DC office contributing to federal and state policy and communication efforts. Prior to joining CSF, Sara assisted the communications team at the Alliance to Save Energy, a…
Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on exotic hunting and fishing trips, high-end firearms, archery and NASCAR packages, and some of the best gear the outdoor industry has to offer at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) 24th Annual Banquet and Auction on September 11, 2013. If you are not sure you can attend the event…
Chris Horton, Midwestern States Director for CSF, offered public comments on behalf of recreational anglers at last week’s Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Much of the focus of the meeting was centered on the current crisis regarding the management of the recreational sector of the Gulf of Mexico red…
On Saturday, September 7, various governors will join Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) staff and members of the sportsmen’s community in Louisville, KY for a Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) reception. Formed in 2009, the GSC is a bipartisan caucus of governors that work to protect and advance the interests of America’s sportsmen and women, and advance…