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*This article was written in partnership with the Coastal Conservation Association  Chris Horton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation  Brad Gentner, Coastal Conservation Association  Why It Matters: NOAA Fisheries is no longer including durable goods expenditures, such as boats, trailers, electronics, and fishing tackle, in its state-level estimates of recreational fishing expenditures. As a result, the economic footprint […]

Why It Matters: Deer, elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife depend on more than the places hunters see them during the season. These animals move between seasonal ranges to find food, reproduce, and survive harsh conditions. Conserving migration corridors and the seasonal habitats they connect helps support healthy wildlife populations.  Highlights:  Some mule deer travel upwards […]

Why It Matters: California’s 2026 legislative session is nearing its conclusion, with the session set to adjourn on August 31. Governor Gavin Newsom will have until September 30 to sign or veto legislation. Several bills have moved through the Legislature that impact California’s anglers, hunters, and recreational shooters.   Highlights:  The 2026 California legislative session has […]

Why It Matters: Previously, in Delaware, individuals who were at least 16 years old but under the age of 18 could not hunt with a firearm unless directly supervised by someone who was at least 21 years old and who was the lawful holder of a hunting license or who is lawfully exempt. The supervising […]

Why It Matters: Kansas residents will be able to hunt turkey this fall for the first time since 2023. Last week, Kansas Commissioners voted to reestablish the fall turkey hunting season, allowing increased opportunity for Kansans to hit the field this fall and participate in our time-honored outdoor traditions.   Highlights:  In 2023, Kansas Department […]

Why It Matters: Hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) remains a key focus of state fish and wildlife agencies and hunters alike. Hunters are the primary funders of science-based wildlife management through the purchase of sporting licenses, which is the backbone of the “user pays – public benefits” structure that is the American System of […]