Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On February 19, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a meeting in Hartford, CT to discuss logistics regarding the upcoming Caucus Game-Meat Tasting Reception, proposed regulations from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), and to review sportsmen-related legislation that has been sent to various committees …
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On February 21, the Connecticut Joint Committee on Environment convened to receive public comment with regard to House Bill 5104 (HB 5104) – legislation that would prohibit the import, sale, and possession of items from legally hunted African species. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), coordinated and submitted a …
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Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 22, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) attended the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus’ second meeting of the year in Hartford. The meeting was largely a planning and organizational meeting for subsequent events that will occur later in the session including the Second Annual Caucus Game Meat Tasting …
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Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 8, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered in Hartford for the first meeting of the year, serving as an opportunity to discuss Caucus infrastructure, upcoming events, and state and federal policy priorities. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was in attendance, along with the Connecticut Department of …
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Contact: Joseph Mullin, New England States Coordinator The 2019 regular sessions in Connecticut came to a close last month, bringing an end to a highly active legislative period. The Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met numerous times throughout sessions, gathering nearly each month to discuss key bills and Caucus priorities – setting the pace for what …
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Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On June 5, regular sessions adjourned for the Connecticut General Assembly, bringing an end to numerous anti-sportsmen bills that were introduced earlier this year. Coordinating efforts alongside the Co-Chairs for the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) worked tirelessly to prevent several pieces of legislation …
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By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On May 24, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined forces with several in-state and national sportsmen and conservation organizations in providing Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont with a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 20 (SB 20), “An Act Prohibiting the Import, Sale and Possession of African Elephants, Lions, …
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On April 14, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a luncheon for state fish and wildlife agency Directors at the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies conference in Groton, Connecticut. The luncheon followed a range day where the Directors learned about technical advances in firearms technology including …
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By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On April 2, the bipartisan and bicameral Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered in Hartford for a game meat tasting reception. The event highlighted the important role that hunters play as food providers – both for their families and the community through game meat donation programs. The game meat …
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By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On March 15, Connecticut’s Legislative Office Building was abuzz with sportsmen and women who traveled to Hartford to attend a meeting of the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Joe Mullin was in attendance for both events, along …
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