Why It Matters: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) provides an established process for determining whether recovered species should remain federally protected. The Department of the Interior (DOI), through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), can conduct a species status review at any time, but elevating such a review among USFWS’ ESA priorities can be […]
Why It Matters: On August 27, California Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1912 into law. California will now allow licensed hunters to carry a firearm capable of being concealed on their person while archery hunting for deer, removing an outdated restriction that currently leaves bowhunters uniquely vulnerable. Highlights: Governor Newsom signed AB 1912 into law […]
Why It Matters: While legislators are back in their districts knocking on doors, it is important for sporting conservation stakeholders to ensure that they are ready to advocate for sound hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting policy once the gavel falls in 2027. Highlights: Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation joined sporting conservation partners just outside […]
Why It Matters: The Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) is a bipartisan group of state legislators that is housed under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) umbrella and serves to protect our time-honored outdoor traditions. The Caucus does a great job of keeping members engaged both during the regular and interim sessions, allowing members […]
Why It Matters: It is no secret that many state-level fish and wildlife agencies are in financial distress. These agencies are tasked with conserving and managing our wildlife, fisheries, public lands, boat ramps, and more that all residents and visitors enjoy and utilize, not just sportsmen and women. With the cost of living rising and […]
Why It Matters: Access remains one of the biggest factors influencing participation in hunting and fishing. In a major win for America’s hunters and anglers, the Department of the Interior recently finalized regulations expanding hunting and fishing opportunities across the country while supporting the conservation mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Highlights: The National […]