State: CA

July 1, 2015

CSF Hosts 2nd Annual “California Wine, Wings & Wildlife” Event in Sonoma

On June 29, in the heart of California’s wine country, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) gathered members of the sportsmen’s conservation community and other supporters for the 2nd Annual “California Wine, Wings & Wildlife,” western regional event. This event offered an opportunity for Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members from the western United States and supporters…

April 30, 2015

California Caucus Hosts Reception in Sacramento

On April 29, Members of the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus joined a strong contingent of sportsmen and women to celebrate the Golden State’s rich hunting and angling heritage. Drawing legislators from throughout the state, the event provided an opportunity to highlight the benefits that California’s outdoor traditions provide for conservation and local economies as well…

April 16, 2015

California Caucus Brings Hunter Ed to the Capitol

On March 27, California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Co-Chairs Senators Jean Fuller and Cathleen Galgiani and Assembly Members Brian Dahle and Jim Frazier hosted their annual Capitol Hunter Ed Course at the Legislative Office Building in Sacramento. In addition to providing state legislators and their staff with the opportunity to obtain the Hunter Education Certificate needed…

October 2, 2014

California Youth Hunting License Bill Signed Into Law

On September 19, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law California AB 1709, a bill aimed at bolstering youth hunting participation opportunities. AB 1709, sponsored by Assembly Member Jim Frazier, Democratic Co-Chair of the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus, raises the eligibility for youth hunting licenses from 16 years of age to 18. This allows youth…

September 4, 2014

Ammo Registration Bill Dies in California Assembly

On Friday, August 29, in a win for sportsmen and women, the California Assembly failed to pass SB 53, legislation that would have required retailers to collect customers’ personal information and submit it to the California Department of Justice after each ammunition transaction occurring in the state. Prior to being amended late in the legislative…

August 21, 2014

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Anti-Sportsman Legislation Awaiting Vote in California

In June, the California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee voted to pass SB 53, anti-sportsman legislation that would establish a new government-run permitting system to regulate the purchase and sale of ammunition in the state. Now, SB 53 has moved to the Assembly Floor where it could be called up for a vote at any time….

August 14, 2014

Anti-Sportsman Legislation Awaiting Vote in California

In June, the California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee voted to pass SB 53, anti-sportsman legislation that would establish a new government-run permitting system to regulate the purchase and sale of ammunition in the state. Now, SB 53 has moved to the Assembly Floor where it could be called up for a vote at any time….

July 10, 2014

2014 California State Caucus Trap Shoot Gathers Large Crowd

On June 25, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Western States Manager Andy Treharne attended the 2014 California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus Trap Shoot.  This year’s Shoot, with one of the best historical turnouts from the target audience of state legislators and key Capitol staff, was held at the Cordova Shooting Center in Rancho Cordova, California, and…

June 5, 2014

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Celebrates California Sportsmen’s Heritage

Against the backdrop of Sonoma Valley, California, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the 2014 “California Wine & Wildlife,” reception and dinner. Bringing its mission to California, CSF was joined in Sonoma by members of the sportsmen’s conservation community and other supporters to celebrate California’s rich sportsmen’s heritage. Attendees enjoyed a round of sporting clays…

April 3, 2014

California: Houndsmen Look to Restore Hunting Rights

In September of 2012, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1221, legislation outlawing the use of dogs for hunting bears and bobcats in the state. Sponsored by anti-hunting groups, the bill was seen by many as a direct attack on California’s sportsmen and women which limits the ability to use hunting as the preferred management…

October 17, 2013

California Bans Lead Bullets – Some Gun Bills Signed, Others Vetoed

Last Friday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 711, legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon, which will expand the state’s existing prohibition on hunting with lead ammunition in the California condor range to the entire state. When the legislation is fully implemented, California will be the first and only state to prohibit the use of…

September 18, 2013

California Legislature Passes Lead Ban, Heads to Governor’s Desk

Last week, the California Legislature voted to pass A 711, legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon, that would expand the state’s existing prohibition on hunting with lead ammunition in the California condor range to the entire state. If signed by California Governor Jerry Brown, A 711 would make California the first and only state to…