By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
At a time when hunting is experiencing an overall national decline in participation, many organizations are now focusing on recruiting and retaining new… Read More
By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager
In Michigan, water is what brings us all together. It doesn’t matter if you are from Detroit or Calumet, we all have memories and traditions that revolve around our lakes and rivers. If you… Read More
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
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. (5.15%)
- Increase access to public lands. (24.89%)
- Provide more information for new participants. (4.05%)
- Provide hands on opportunities to improve skills and knowledge. (13.16%)
- Engage youth through hunter and conservation programs in schools. (42.95%)
- I feel we have enough sportsmen and women and do not believe R3 programs are necessary. (9.79%)
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