Why It Matters: Gun issues and hunting issues are fundamentally intertwined, and when attacks on firearms are made in a legislature, it is important for sportsmen and women to take notice. Legislation looking to regulate firearms and firearms owners are often used as vectors of attack for other issues affecting our hunting traditions and culture. …
Summary Airbow and airgun legality for hunting use varies by state. Where some limit airgun use based on minimum calibers, velocities and ammunition grain weights based on the game species, other states do not mention airguns at all, leaving ambiguity in the minds of prospective users. As advances in technology continue, legislators are generally encouraged …
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States, Assistant Manager Why it Matters: Airguns are a tempting option for hunters and recreational shooters as they are considered to be “hearing safe,” producing less than 140 dB of sound when fired. Despite continued advancement in airgun technology, regulations surrounding the use of airguns vary significantly from state to state. …
Utah: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On November 3, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) released an article describing proposed regulation changes to big game and waterfowl hunting, in addition to the Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit program (CWMU) for 2021 and encouraging the public to submit comments. Elk DWR biologists are proposing to …
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On October 1, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources published an article confirming that the Utah Wildlife Board had approved numerous changes to the 2021-2022 fishing regulations, along with several rule amendments. As stated in a previous article, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), along with the American Sportfishing …
CSF Supported Fishing Regulation Changes Approved by Utah Wildlife Board Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator As the people of Utah begin to receive their 2020 ballots in the mail, it is up to registered voters to decide the fate of a very important ballot initiative, the Utah Constitutional Amendment E, Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment. Establishing the state constitutional right to hunt …
Right to Hunt and Fish Takes to the Ballot in Utah Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On September 22, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), along with the American Sportfishing Association and Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, submitted a collaborative comment letter to the Utah Wildlife Board in support of several proposed fishing regulation changes offered by the Division of Wildlife Resources. As discussed in detail …
CSF Leads Group Letter in Support of Fishing Regulation Changes in Utah Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator After conducting a survey earlier this spring of anglers statewide, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is proposing a few changes to current fishing regulations. The goal of the proposed changes is to increase angler satisfaction and ensure the sustainability of the various fisheries throughout the state. …
Proposed Changes to 2021-2022 Fishing Regulations throughout the Beehive State Read More »
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator During the 2020 session earlier this year, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member, Governor Herbert of Utah signed into law House Bill 125 (HB 125). Due to growing population of predators and their increasing impact on big game populations within the state, HB 125 prioritizes healthy populations of big game …
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