Why It Matters: Migratory birds present unique challenges when it comes to management. Since migratory birds do not recognize state and international boundaries, they require a special, interwoven framework of both federal and state management. A one-of-a-kind federal funding mechanism exists to support waterfowl management across a continent: the Federal Duck Stamp. Highlights: The Migratory…
(October 29, 2025) – Washington, DC – Earlier today, the U.S. Senate resoundingly voted to protect science-based wildlife management by rejecting a proposal, S.J. Res. 69, to overturn the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) Barred Owl Management Strategy, an effort influenced by some of the nation’s leading anti-hunting and animal rights activists. Leading up…
(October 2, 2025) – Lexington, NC – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) returned to North Carolina this week to co-host the 21st Annual Wine, Wheels & Wildlife event alongside longtime partner, current CSF Board Member, and immediate past Board Chairman, Richard Childress, at the picturesque Childress Vineyards in Lexington. For more than 36 years, the…
(September 29, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, September 27th, the nation came together for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) to honor America’s 55 million sportsmen and women for the remarkable role they play in conservation efforts across the country. Established by Congress in 1971 and first observed in 1972, NHFD is held every…
(September 25, 2025) – Tucson, AZ – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) proudly announces that Senior Vice President Taylor Schmitz has been awarded the Gary Taylor Award by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA). This distinguished honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing public conservation policy, particularly in safeguarding the…
(September 15, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), widely recognized as the leading sportsmen’s organization in the political arena, announced today that Alyssa Gay has joined the organization as Director of Marketing and Communications. Alyssa is a strategic communications leader with more than eight years of experience advancing mission-driven organizations through…
(September 12, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – During the 36th Annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Banquet & Auction, legendary NASCAR Hall-of-Famer, sportsman, lifelong conservationist, and immediate past Chairman of the CSF Board of Directors Richard Childress was honored with the Dingell‑Young Sportsmen’s Legacy Award – CSF’s highest Award. The Award was presented to Richard Childress by last…
(September 11, 2025) – Washington, D.C. – Last night, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its 36th Annual Banquet & Auction, honoring the bipartisan leadership of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and its continued commitment to protecting America’s sporting traditions and conservation heritage. For decades, CSF’s Annual Banquet and Auction has provided an unmatched opportunity for…
Why It Matters – Despite the increase in offshore recreational fishing in recent decades, federal marine fisheries management is still predominately designed for commercial fisheries, where the primary value is in the maximum sustainable number of dead fish to be sold at the dock. The highest value for the nation from recreational fishing, on the…
Why It Matters: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is one of the most important federal agencies for sportsmen and women. Mr. Brian Nesvik is an impressive leader, problem-solver, and is a passionate sportsman. His unique and notable experiences will better position FWS to meet the challenges facing fish and wildlife across the country…
Why it Matters: Nearly two weeks ago, Congress passed and the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). Included in the legislation are a number of provisions that will have a direct impact on sportsmen and women, fish and wildlife, and our nation’s lands and waters. Notably absent from the OBBB was language…
Why It Matters: The Make America Beautiful Again represents a critical commitment to America’s sportsmen and women and our nation’s conservation efforts. Many of the objectives contained in President Trump’s Executive Order are aligned with the longstanding guiding principles for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), and this Executive Order will help serve as a springboard…