Why It Matters: Black bear management in Oregon is a current success story with the population showing steady growth and variety in age classes represented. In spite of the demonstrated success, groups who oppose the hunting of charismatic megafauna and predators made an effort to end spring black bear seasons at a recent ODFW Commission…
Why It Matters: A critical challenge that sportsmen and women face today is passing on the outdoor traditions that we cherish to new generations. Broadening the base of conservationists in our fields and on our waters is paramount to securing the legacy of the American outdoors, and free fishing days aim to do just that….
September 12, 2024 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Yesterday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its 35th Annual Banquet & Auction where leaders from the sporting-conservation community and representatives from allied industries gathered with Members of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) in celebration of our time-honored traditions and the vast accomplishments of the CSC. In attendance of the…
September 12, 2024 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Yesterday, Johnny Morris, conservation legend and founder of Bass Pro Shops, was celebrated at the 35th Annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Banquet and Auction with the highest award given by CSF, the Dingell-Young Sportsmen’s Legacy Award. Named for conservation policy icons Reps. John Dingell Sr. and Jr., Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Rep….
September 10, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – Earlier today, Taylor Schmitz, Director of Federal Relations for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries as the sole representative from the sporting-conservation community on three CSF-priority bills. As the sole representative from the sporting-conservation community on all three…
Why It Matters: In September of 2023, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) took to the “on-demand” airwaves with the launch of, The Sportsmen’s Voice podcast, the audio companion of the weekly newsletter, The Sportsmen’s Voice (TSV). Recognizing CSF and its caucuses have a giant story to tell, the TSV podcast was green lit to tell…