October 19, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, the nation’s leading hunting, fishing, and habitat conservation organizations released a statement on the Thirty by Thirty Initiative (30 by 30 Initiative) to establish a goal of placing 30% of the planet’s lands and waters under protected status by the year 2030. Given the historic and ongoing role that hunters and …
Hunting, Fishing Groups Release Statement on 30 by 30 Concept Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On October 7, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board convened for a virtual meeting, during which the Board voted in unanimous support for 20-P017 – a proposed rule to authorize the Commissioner of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to implement the electronic reporting …
On October 1, the preliminary results of what has been called “The Great Red Snapper Count” were presented to Congress, and as expected by many, revealed that there are far more red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico than the current system of federal stock assessments estimates. Led by the Harte Research Institute, the “Great …
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On September 23, Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 2 to establish the Asian Carp Advisory Commission (Commission). The purpose of the Commission is to address and mitigate the spread of invasive Asian carp (bighead, black, grass, and silver) in Tennessee’s waterways to …
Asian Carp Advisory Commission Established in Tennessee Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On September 22, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), along with the American Sportfishing Association and Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, submitted a collaborative comment letter to the Utah Wildlife Board in support of several proposed fishing regulation changes offered by the Division of Wildlife Resources. As discussed in detail …
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Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On September 23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a second letter in support of regulations proposed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), including the establishment of additional limitations on dry ground sets using body-gripping traps and an effort to simplify the rules associated with …
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager On September 17, the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a virtual meeting that provided an opportunity for legislators, conservation organizations, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff to hear an update on the Michigan Wildlife Council (Council) recent activities. CSF’s Upper Midwestern States Manager and Council Chair Nick Buggia gave the …
Michigan Wildlife Council Provides Update at Virtual Sportsmen’s Caucus Meeting Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator After conducting a survey earlier this spring of anglers statewide, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is proposing a few changes to current fishing regulations. The goal of the proposed changes is to increase angler satisfaction and ensure the sustainability of the various fisheries throughout the state. …
Proposed Changes to 2021-2022 Fishing Regulations throughout the Beehive State Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On August 25, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy published a revised budget proposal for the 2021 fiscal year, which includes, among other items, an increase in firearms fees and the institution of an excise tax on firearms and ammunition (estimated to generate $6.3 million), …
Sportsmen and Women Targeted in Governor’s Revised Budget Proposal in New Jersey Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States & States Program Administrator On June 24, House Bill 808 (HB 808), legislation that would grant the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) the regulatory authority to set license, permit, and tag fees, received an affirmative concurrence vote (157-44-1) in the House of Representatives. HB 808 is co-sponsored …
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