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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By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 25, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) New England States Coordinator Joe Mullin joined the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in Hartford as they discussed administrative opportunities, reviewed sportsmen-related legislation, and took public comments regarding the first few weeks of the legislative session. A subcommittee for organizing Caucus events …
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By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On January 10, members of the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus convened at the State Capitol in Hartford for the first Caucus meeting of 2019. The day kicked off with discussions regarding administrative duties and holding Caucus Co-Chair position elections. Senators Cathy Osten and Craig Miner, along with Representative …
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By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On June 14, HB 5360 (Environmental Quality and Conservation Programs), which includes expanded allowances for Sunday archery hunting for deer on private lands, was signed into law by Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy. In 2015, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus championed the first lessening of restrictions on Sunday hunting, …
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