Director, Forest Policy

John Culclasure


John Culclasure joined CSF in February 2016 and as the Director, Southeastern States, he worked with the state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus throughout the region. As the Director, Forest Policy, he serves as CSF’s primary point of contact on forest policy issues at the federal level and supports the States Program Team with forest management issues at the state level.

Prior to joining CSF, John managed the land protection program at a land trust in his home state of North Carolina where he helped landowners conserve private working forests and partnered with state and federal agencies to improve access to public lands. As a volunteer sportsman, he worked with other hunters to improve wildlife habitat on National Forests by supporting active forest management projects and engaging in forest planning collaborative efforts.

John has been hunting and fishing since he was young and particularly enjoys hunting with his bird dogs, Susie and Philip.

John has a Bachelor of Science in forestry from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and a law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

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Feb 27 2023 Public Lands Sunday Hunting Resolution Introduced in South Carolina

Why It Matters: Removing barriers to hunting participation, like Blue Laws with no basis...

Jan 30 2023 Virginia Predator Contest Bill Defeated in Committee

Why It Matters: Predator hunting tournament bans are often the tip of spear for anti-hunting interests...

Oct 18 2022 Public Comment Period Open for Two U.S. Forest Service Habitat Projects in Virginia

Why It Matters: Early successional habitats are lacking on George Washington and Jefferson National...

Oct 03 2022 Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus

Why It Matters: Governor Youngkin’s membership in the GSC expands the network of pro-sportsmen...

Aug 01 2022 Public Comment Period Open for Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Proposed Regulation Changes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is accepting public comment on proposed...

Jun 21 2021 Final Hurdle Cleared to Open Public Lands Sunday Hunting in North Carolina

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorHighlightsWhy It Matters: Opening Sunday hunting on public...

Mar 08 2021 Alabama Bill Looks to Hunters for Help Managing Coyotes and Hogs

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn February 25, Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus)...

Mar 01 2021 Kentucky Legislation Would Protect the Firearms Industry from Financial Discrimination

On February 24, legislation that would make it unlawful for financial institutions and government entities to...

Feb 22 2021 CSF Supports FWS, NOAA Rule to Enhance Forest, Wildlife Health

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn February 11, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...

Feb 08 2021 CSF Supports Proposed Sunday Hunting, Muzzleloading, and Trapping Regulations in North Carolina

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn February 1, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...

Jan 18 2021 CSF Helps Carry Ohio Knife Reform Law Over Finish Line

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn January 11, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor...

Dec 14 2020 CSF Supports Knife Ban Repeal Legislation in Ohio

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn December 8, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...

Dec 07 2020 Comment Period Open for Public Lands Sunday Hunting Rule Proposals in North Carolina

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn December 1, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources...

Nov 23 2020 CSF Staff Participate in College Panel Discussion about Conservation

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn November 17, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior...

Oct 26 2020 CSF Helps Launch Collegiate Coalition for Sportsmen and Women at Mississippi State University

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn October 13, the Mississippi State University (MSU) Collegiate...

Sep 28 2020 Asian Carp Advisory Commission Established in Tennessee

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn September 23, Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor...

Aug 31 2020 CSF Coordinates with Conservation Partners to Remedy Hurdles to Online Fundraising

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director, and Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerAs the...

Feb 24 2020 Florida: Caucus Holds Annual Dinner with Commission

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn February 18, the Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...

Dec 09 2019 Florida: Hunter Harassment and Hunting and Fishing Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Legislation Pre-filed

Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn November 25, Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member...

Oct 29 2018 Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Attends Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Conference

By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn October 21 – 24, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...

Oct 26 2016 Conservation Easements: Land Conservation for Wildlife and Sportsmen

By CSF Central Appalachian States Coordinator John CulclasureGrowing up in the Carolinas, I had...

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