Why It Matters: Together, both bills would bring about significant benefits to Maryland’s sporting communities. For the past 34 years, hunting and trapping license fees have gone unadjusted in Maryland. House Bill 983 would allow sportsmen and women to continue their historic role of stepping up to the plate and supporting conservation funding within their …
In Maryland, CSF Testified on Behalf of Sportsmen and Women Read More »
Contact: Joe Mullin, Northeastern States Manager Why it Matters: Sportsmen and women have played a crucial role in funding conservation efforts in the United States for over 80 years. The American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a “user pays – public benefits” structure in which those who consumptively use public resources pay for the privilege, …
Maryland Caucus Secures $1,000,000 for DNR in Supplemental Budget Read More »
Summary In most states, fish and wildlife agencies are the entities best equipped to address fish and wildlife management issues within their respective borders. Recent efforts have been made to undermine state fish and wildlife management authority by placing greater authority under federal or local jurisdiction poses a serious threat to the future of state-based …
Summary A standard capacity magazine generally means any detachable ammunition feeding device that is sold with a firearm when it is shipped new from the manufacturer. In some cases, such as modern sporting rifles, the standard capacity magazine is regularly 30 rounds. Some state laws created after the 1993 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, limit the …
Maryland: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Highlights Why it Matters: Throughout regular sessions, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) worked hand-in-hand with the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses network, members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, state fish and wildlife agencies, and in-state and national partner organizations to promote and advance policies that celebrate our nation’s time-honored sporting traditions. Coordinated efforts between CSF …
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was joined by 26 national and in-state conservation partners in submitting a letter opposing two bills in Maryland (House Bill 490 and House Bill 594). Both of these bills would authorize the sale of wild venison and undermine the dedicated …
CSF Leads Charge Against Effort to Commercialize Maryland Deer Herds Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States After missing their mark in previous years, anti-sportsmen driven legislation to ban hunting contests has resurfaced in Maryland. This year’s effort comes in the form of Senate Bill 200 (SB 200) and House Bill 293 (HB 293) which would prohibit hunting tournaments for foxes, coyotes, and raccoons when …
Antis Take a Follow-up Shot at Hunting Tournaments in Maryland Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On July 2, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that it would be awarding funds for 43 projects to “enhance and improve public boating access facilities, water safety, and navigation throughout the state.” The grants will be allotted during the State’s 2021 …
Maryland: $13.5 Million in Grants Awarded Through the Waterway Improvement Fund Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On January 27, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Senior Director of Northeastern States met with leaders and members of the bipartisan and bicameral Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus at an organizational meeting in Annapolis, MD. The Caucus is Co-Chaired by Delegate Ned Carey and Senator Jack Bailey, and the Vice-Chairs …
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