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December 16, 2024

Renewal of Anti-Firearms Legislation Anticipated for the 2025 WA Legislative Session

Why It Matters: As the Washington State 2025 legislative session nears, we are anticipating that several anti-gun bills will be revisited. Previous sponsors of Washington House Bill 1902 have demonstrated public support for renewing a “permit to purchase” bill that failed in 2024. Bills like this place unnecessary burdens on local police departments, legal hunters…

December 16, 2024

Crossbows – Extending Opportunities and Providing Access

Why It Matters: As states look to appeal to new hunters, offering methods of take that are beginner-friendly can positively impact hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation efforts. With the growing popularity of crossbows, hunters have the opportunity to pursue our time-honored traditions in an exciting manner while expanding access to novice and seasoned hunters alike…

December 9, 2024

ACE Reauthorization and FISHES Act Clear the House

Why It Matters – As the 118th Congress enters the final sprint to the finish line, opportunities to pass legislation become increasingly challenging with each passing day. However, last week the House passed two important bills for sportsmen and women, natural resource conservation, and coastal fishing communities. The America Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act (S. 3791)…

December 9, 2024

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Announces 2025 NASC Executive Council

December 9, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – With the start of the 2025 state legislative sessions looming on the horizon, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), formally announced today the state legislators who will be serving as the 2025 Executive Council for the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC), one of three caucuses under the CSF umbrella. After being established in…