Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator The Wildlife Traffic Safety Act (SB 395) passed out of the California Legislature and was signed into law by the Governor at the end of the 2019 session. SB 395 gained the nickname “the Roadkill Bill” because it would allow for the salvage of wild game meat from deer, …
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Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On December 11, proposed updates to California’s Delta Fisheries Management Policy and Striped Bass Policy were once again before the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission). After hearing from the three expert scientists, one legislator representative, five industry representatives, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s Western States Coordinator, Aoibheann Cline, …
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On October 2, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted a legislative staff fishing trip on the Feather River, 60 miles north of the state Capitol. Staff spent the day fishing for fall run Chinook salmon, California’s last commercial and recreational salmon run which has experienced historic lows in recent years …
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Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator AB 1254 would ban bobcat hunting in California until 2025, after which the state’s Fish and Game Commission would be authorized to reopen a bobcat hunting season after adoption of a bobcat management plan. When the bill was introduced, AB 1254 was an outright ban of bobcat hunting in …
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On August 20, the California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted the 13th Annual End of Session Reception at Mayahuel, in downtown Sacramento. The event brought together legislators, legislative staff, California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff, NGOs and industry professionals to discuss sportsmen’s policy issues facing Californians before the …
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Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On August 7, the California Fish and Game Commission considered the repeal of a Striped Bass Policy and a draft Delta Fisheries Management Policy. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter strongly opposing the Commission’s repeal of the Striped Bass Policy and encouraged California anglers to attend the …
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Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On Wednesday, August 7, the California Fish and Game Commission will consider the repeal of a Striped Bass Policy and draft of the California Delta Fisheries Management Plan. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter to the Commission opposing the repeal of the 1996 Striped Bass Policy. The …
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Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator During a recent committee hearing on legislation to establish a new outdoor recreation office, California Outdoor Sporting Caucus leaders championed AB 1111 in an effort to increase the likelihood of having hunters and anglers represented on the Advisory Council for California’s proposed Office of Outdoor Recreation. AB 1111 would …
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On June 25, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted its annual trap and skeet shoot at the Yolo Sportsmen’s Association facility in Davis. The annual event provides a unique forum for legislators and their staff, youth shooting teams, sportsmen’s organizations, and community members to discuss issues impacting the sportsmen’s …
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Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On June 20 – 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the 6th annual Wine, Wings & Wildlife western regional event in Sonoma, California. The event brought together members of the sportsmen’s community from across the West for a reception and dinner at the Barn of Tyge William Cellars, …
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