By: Jens Ames
During a previous internship, I was asked to watch a Zoom webinar on a recently signed executive order, committing the U.S. to protecting 30% of U.S. land and water by 2030 (30 by 30). As I logged on, I did not recognize the… Read More
By: Madeline Damon
During my senior year of high school, I had the opportunity to be a youth delegate with the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and travel to different events with my mentor. This was my first introduction to natural… Read More
By: Chris Horton, Senior Director, Midwestern States/Fisheries Policy
August can be a bit brutal here in the South. With daily high temps hovering near the century mark and relative humidity in the 90’s, it’s sometimes hard to get motivated… Read More
By: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States and States Program Assistant
“Why are people still hunting when they can just buy their meat from the grocery store?” Sadly, this type of question is being asked more and more as our… Read More
By: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager
After a decade of serving on my local school board, I have developed a deep appreciation for the struggles facing school districts, especially those in smaller or rural communities. Between… Read More
By: Adam Rhoads, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Brad Rowse Policy Fellow
Growing up as a proud Florida boy, opportunities to engage with wildlife and sportsmen’s activities were unlimited. Fishing snook in Tampa Bay; hunting hogs,… Read More
By: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy
As a hunter, I will never forget my first experience hunting farms enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the thrill that came with bagging… Read More
College students are emerging as a bright spot in the fight against declining hunting participation. Together with CSF, we are working to ensure that Montana’s college students aren’t priced out of an opportunity to hunt and fish.
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By: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator
Growing up in Mississippi, I was blessed to have a family that had a passion for fishing, hunting, and wildlife conservation. The night before opening day of hunting season was met with… Read More
By: Joe Mullin, New Enlgand States Senior Coordinator
Coming from New England, the ownership and use of firearm suppressors, which is standard operating procedure for many hunters and shooters in other parts of the country, often attracts… Read More
Your opinion counts
Studies conducted at both the state and federal level have found that the number of hunters and trappers have been on a generally declining trend over the past several decades. To increase recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of hunters and trappers, which initiative do you think would have the greatest impact?
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- Increase the number of states with discounted license tailored to specific groups. (3.12%)
- Increase access to public lands. (25.73%)
- Provide more information for new participants. (3.12%)
- Provide hands on opportunities to improve skills and knowledge. (14.62%)
- Engage youth through hunter and conservation programs in schools. (45.61%)
- I feel we have enough sportsmen and women and do not believe R3 programs are necessary. (7.80%)
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