By Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Hunting, fishing and policy every day - a dream come true for this California girl. Hunting, fishing, and other conservation have been a part of my life… Read More
By CSF Ambassador Dan Harrison
Cool, crisp air. The crunchy feel of underbrush sparking each step. A perfectly mild sky with the ideal mix of clouds and sun. Complications dissolve and peaceful simplicity reigns. You are back to your… Read More
It's that time of year when I start looking for the hatchery stocking truck delivering fish to the Black River along Route 131 in Cavendish and Weathersfield. It's great to see the volunteers helping put the fish into the river and then all… Read More
By Jeff Crane, President
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will take up both the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 1112). Both bills would have impacts on… Read More
By CSF Ambassador Dan Harrison
Hunting is our heritage. From the beginning, we have hunted for survival. The satisfaction of bringing home fresh, wild food--whether you catch it or harvest it in other manners--brings a feeling of… Read More
By Tiffany Boguslawski, Brad Rowse Policy Fellow, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Having been brought up in the amazing world of hunting, the lifestyle that I found to be normal was one that many of my colleagues at Loyola University… Read More
For me, there’s always a sense of urgency in the final minutes of a day on the water. If I have been fortunate to catch fish during the trip, I want to catch one more to close out the day. If I haven’t, that last cast means all the… Read More
Originally published in Wildlife Management Institute's Outdoor News Bulletin on September 14, 2018.
By Mitch King
The American System of Conservation Funding is the funding strategy that has supported scientifically based management of… Read More
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager
For me, fall doesn’t officially begin until I’ve bagged the first dusky grouse off a high mountain ridge here in my home state of Idaho. Coupled with the excellent trout fishing found in many… Read More
Governors from across the country, including Governors Sportsmen's Caucus (GSC) members, and President Donald Trump have signed proclamations recognizing Saturday, September 22 as National Hunting and Fishing Day. Among these… Read More
Your opinion counts
Recently, Virginia has proposed legislation that would make the punishment for poaching, in their state, a 1-5 year prison sentence through HB-449. Poaching undermines the social acceptance of hunters, jobs, recreation, local and state economies, and conservation efforts. How should poachers be punished?
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- By sentencing them to jail time. (33.33%)
- By giving them a cash fine. (18.18%)
- By banning their hunting and fishing privileges and their ability to buy the necessary licenses. (12.12%)
- By putting them on a probation period. (0.00%)
- There should be some discretion in the penalties depending on the motivations for the poaching incident. (36.36%)
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