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Two CSF Legislative Priorities Introduced in the Great Plains

Why It Matters: The Great Plains region saw two Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) legislative priorities introduced last week in Kansas and Iowa, respectively. The Kansas bill would ensure that the state’s fish and wildlife agency is reimbursed for revenue that is lost from free and discounted licenses, while the Iowa bill would encourage political participation by hunters and anglers through voter registration. …

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Kansas Commission Restructuring Bill Signed by Governor

Why It Matters: The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will soon be experiencing changes following the Governor’s signature on House Bill 2530, which impacts the appointment process for Commissioners. These changes come after the original language of HB 2530 was overhauled during Kansas’ veto session and replaced with the commission appointment language that was discussed …

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Commission Restructuring Bill Gains Momentum During Kansas’ Veto Session

Why It Matters: Throughout Kansas’ legislative session, several attempts were made to alter the current Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission, including efforts to alter how commissioners are appointed as well as proposals to completely abolish the current Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. While these early attempts failed due to legislative deadlines, a final attempt was …

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Free Fishing Weekends Across Midwest Provide Quality Opportunities to Experience the Outdoors

Why It Matters: Though license fees are often among the more affordable items needed to participate in many of our time-honored outdoor traditions, they are at times considered to be a barrier to participation. To alleviate some of these perceived hurdles, free fishing weekends are just one of the many opportunities afforded to those interested …

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Two Bills to Watch as the Veto Session Looms in Kansas

Why It Matters: As the Kansas State Legislature adjourned for an extended break prior to returning for the state’s Veto Session, legislators in the House of Representatives and the Senate passed two bills of interest that will be moving to the Governor’s desk for consideration. Pertaining to no-cost licenses for disabled veterans and firearm safety …

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Action Packed Sessions Continue Across Lower Midwest

Why It Matters: As state legislatures continue to consider a variety of legislation across the nation, CSF remains engaged to protect and advance our outdoor sporting traditions. Recently, such engagement ranges from supporting efforts to promote the safe and responsible handling of firearms and participation in hunter education courses, to protecting the management authority and …

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CSF Recommends Amendments to Disabled Veterans License Exemption Bill in Kansas

Why It Matters: Efforts to grant license discounts or waivers for certain demographics are becoming increasingly common across the country. While such discounts carry obvious consequences for state agency license revenue, what is less understood by most is the additive impact on the agency’s ability to claim federal dollars available through the self-imposed excise taxes …

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Youth Deer Seasons and the Importance of Recruiting the Next Generation

Why It Matters: To ensure the longevity of the American System of Conservation Funding and defeat efforts designed to undermine our ability to participate in our time-honored outdoor traditions, we must take steps to recruit the next generation of sportsmen and sportswomen. Youth deer hunting seasons provide an opportunity to advance these objectives while spending …

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Investing in a Lifetime of Enjoyment, Youth Lifetime License Bill Passes in Kansas

Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Why it Matters: As reported earlier this year, the concept of a lifetime license available for youth represents an opportunity to begin investing in future generations of sportsmen and women. However, all efforts to remove recruitment barriers must also ensure that the future viability …

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Youth Lifetime License Bill Passes House, Gains Community Support

Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Why It Matters: The opportunity to facilitate open communication and collaboration is one of the primary purposes for the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network. The conversations around Kansas House Bill 2456 have highlighted the value of such collaboration. Introduced as a very …

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