Why It Matters: The recreational boating and fishing community understands the importance of protecting North Atlantic right whales (NARW) and fully supports finding innovative ways to avoid any vessel collision with marine mammals. However, a rule proposed in late 2022 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under final consideration by the White House…
Why It Matters: Under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) umbrella, the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) is a bipartisan group of state legislators that serve to protect and advance hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting sports in the Palmetto State. The Caucus hosts events throughout the year, including policy centric events during session…
Why It Matters: Rallies bring sportspeople together with legislators and other members of the public to celebrate our hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting traditions in a positive environment, while talking to people about important policies affecting us. This specific rally was also an effective way to educate, raise the energy level around Proposition 127, and…
October 21, 2024 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Earlier today, Secretary Tom Vilsack of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Secretary’s Memorandum that will direct agencies within USDA to improve and conserve terrestrial wildlife habitat connectivity across the country. This effort will help bolster the conservation of migratory wildlife habitat by providing direction to…
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently joined with key industry and community stakeholders to unveil a roadmap for policies that benefit fisheries conservation and enhanced angler access that will serve as our community’s guide for the next slate of congressional and administrative leaders. THE FUTURE OF SPORTFISHING: Policy Recommendations from the Recreational Fishing Community is…
Why It Matters: With fall hunting seasons in full swing, many state youth seasons are on the calendar with young hunters giddy with excitement. While many children who were born into generational traditions of hunting have quick access to exciting experiences in the field, there are others with a hunger and a passionate interest in…