On January 14, the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its first meeting of the 2016 legislative session at the state capitol in Dover, Delaware. The bipartisan and bicameral Caucus is chaired by Senators Bruce Ennis and Brian Pettyjohn, and Representatives Jeff Spiegelman and William Carson. More than a dozen legislators attended the meeting to discuss …
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On November 24, the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its inaugural meeting at the state capitol in Dover, Delaware. The bipartisan and bicameral Caucus is chaired by Senators Bruce Ennis and Brian Pettyjohn, and Representatives Jeff Spiegelman and William Carson. Over a dozen legislators attended the meeting to discuss the goals of the Caucus as …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the addition of the bipartisan Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus as the 48th state to join the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC). Caucus Chairs will include Representatives Jeff Spiegelman and William Carson, Jr., and Senators Bruce Ennis and Brian Pettyjohn, and will serve as the leaders …
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On Monday, August 17, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a reception for members and partners of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) titled “Changing Times: Sunday Hunting and Suppressors” at Timothy’s on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. The reception was held concurrent with the Council of State Governments’ East Annual Meeting and welcomed …
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Summary Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for access to activities like hunting, fishing and recreational shooting. As these agencies develop strategies to manage federal lands, it is critical for those who support these …
Introduction Sunday hunting bans are one of the last remaining examples of the puritanical blue laws that were initially designed to encourage church attendance. At the time when these restrictions were first put in place, other activities that were illegal on a Sunday included opening a store for business, drinking alcoholic beverages, and tilling your …
Summary One important tool for protecting fish and wildlife habitat is a state-level tax credit for gifts of land for conservation or conservation easements. With a wide variety of implementation options, these programs can provide alternatives to development by providing landowners with financial incentives to conserve land. These lands benefit fish and wildlife populations and …
Summary Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife populations. Well-managed lands containvarious successional stages that provide a diversity of habitats capable of supporting a diversity of wildlife. On federal lands, however, young forests and other early seral habitats are often underrepresented. The most efficient method to improve wildlife habitat is …
Summary The vast majority of states in the nation now have a system in place (whether state-run or administered by a nonprofit organization) to provide hunters the option of donating game meat to those in need. However, processors’ ability to participate in donation programs may be limited by state contract or license agreements that require …
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