Recreational fishing and boating community praises Congressional leaders for addressing flawed marine reserve decision On the heels of the recent announcement to close over 10,000 acres of Biscayne National Park to fishing, a coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations praised the introduction of a bipartisan bill, H.R. 3310, that will help stop this and …
Legislation Introduced to Preserve Fishing Access in Biscayne National Park Read More »
On April 14, the Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), held a reception at FWCC Commissioner Chuck Roberts’s plantation. Ten legislators joined House Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative Frank Artiles, FWCC Director Nick Wiley, FWCC Commissioners, FWCC personnel, and sportsmen’s representatives to gather for …
Florida Sportsmen’s Caucus Reflects on Legislative Session Read More »
The Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their annual dinner this past Monday, March 17, outside of Tallahassee, FL. The Co-Chairs of the Caucus, Rep. Doug Holder and Sen. Thad Altman, were joined by 15 of their colleagues as well numerous representatives from the sportsmen’s community. Executive Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Nick …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to partner with the Central Florida Shootout, held from May 2 – 4 in Port Canaveral, Florida. The Shootout includes over 1,500 participants and encourages youth to get involved with angling by providing them with over 100 rods and reels. By purchasing a raffle ticket for $50, you …
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The November 15 release of the supplemental General Management Plan for Biscayne Bay National Park marks a step in the right direction from an earlier proposed drastic 16 square-mile no-take marine reserve. The new preferred alternative identifies a 14,585 acre special recreation zone that would allow fishing year round with a special permit and includes …
On July 1, 2013, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, along with the American Sportfishing Association, Center for Coastal Conservation, International Game Fish Association and National Marine Manufacturers Association, sent a letter on behalf of the recreational fishing and boating community to Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, thanking them for their leadership in altering the direction …
Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Sends Letter on Biscayne National Park Read More »
The Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held a caucus dinner on Thursday, April 11 at a hunting preserve outside of Tallahassee in the waning weeks of the legislative session. The dinner provided an opportunity to discuss sportsmen’s issues, welcome new Caucus members and highlight the form and function of the Florida Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. In attendance …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to partner with the Central Florida Shootout, held from June 21 to 23 in Port Canaveral, Florida. The Shootout includes over 1,500 participants and encourages children to get involved with fishing by providing them with over 100 fishing rods and reels. You can help support CSF and enter …
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 …
Summary “No-Net-Loss” of public lands has become increasingly important to ensure access to public lands and waterways for current and future generations of sportsmen and women. Sometimes referred to as “Hunting Heritage Protection Acts,” these policies limit the loss of access to hunting and fishing opportunity by establishing a minimum acreage of publicly- owned areas …
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