Youth Engagement & R3

Securing the Future of Conservation

The long-term success of conservation depends on engaging the next generation of sportsmen and women. CSF supports policies and initiatives that promote recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3), strengthen hunter and angler education programs, and remove barriers to youth participation.

By expanding opportunities for young Americans to engage responsibly in hunting and fishing, we help ensure conservation funding, wildlife management, and outdoor traditions remain strong for decades to come.

Recruitment & Retention (R3)

Growing participation is essential to sustaining conservation funding and advocacy.

Education & Safety

We support hunter education and responsible firearm safety initiatives.

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Access for Youth

Young sportsmen and women need meaningful opportunities to engage in the outdoors.

Generational Continuity

Strong policy today ensures strong participation tomorrow.

Efforts to recruit and retain college-aged sportsmen and women were enhanced in AR.

Investments in conservation education for youth were secured in SC.

Hunter safety and the conservation ethic remain protected in KY.

Educational and mentorship opportunities for trappers were enhanced in ID and MT.