Why It Matters: It is no secret that the Mid-Atlantic region (DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) plays an important role in our outdoor heritage. However, with the region also presents many challenges for sportsmen and women, conservation efforts generally. As 2024 ends, we can look back at the successes that are attributed to a strong …
Why It Matters: As America’s original conservationists, sportsmen and women understand the importance of conserving our nation’s wildlife. This also rings true for conserving North Atlantic right whales (NARW). The recreational boating and fishing community fully supports efforts to protect NARW. However, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed rule, in its final stages …
Why It Matters: Representing the interests of hunters and anglers of the Commonwealth at the Virginia General Assembly, Delegate Carr and Delegate Fowler bring over two decades of combined legislative experience to the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. Delegate Carr and Delegate Fowler’s commitment to protecting and advancing the interests of sportsmen and women will be …
New Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Added in Virginia Read More »
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 …
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). This year’s efforts from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) helped secure proclamations commemorating the day from 39 governors and the President of the United States. Governors from all 12 Southeastern region states signed NHFD proclamations …
Why It Matters: As deer seasons are opening across the Southeast, sportsmen and women should not rule out urban properties to hang a tree stand or set up a ground blind. Several states in the Southeast offer urban archery seasons which expand deer hunting opportunities and help to manage human/wildlife conflicts. Urban archery seasons are …
Urban Archery Seasons Provide Expanded Hunting Opportunities in the Southeast Read More »
Why It Matters: Predator hunting tournament bans are often the tip of spear for anti-hunting interests to try to gain a foothold in their efforts to curb legal, regulated hunting. To date, eight states have banned hunting tournaments, and it is important for the hunting conservation community to work together to fight back against legislation touted by …
Virginia Predator Contest Bill Defeated in Committee Read More »
Why It Matters: Despite the importance of young forests to a variety of wildlife species, young forests and other early successional habitats comprise less than 1% of the George Washington National Forest. Implementation of the Archer Knob Project is critical to reversing the habitat loss and declines in wildlife, including species pursued by Virginia’s hunters …
Why It Matters: Early successional habitats are lacking on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, and the scarcity of these critical habitats for wildlife negatively impacts hunting traditions as game populations have declined because of reduced active forest management treatments. Supporting these projects is important for creating habitat that supports game and nongame wildlife and …
Public Comment Period Open for Two U.S. Forest Service Habitat Projects in Virginia Read More »
Why It Matters: Governor Youngkin’s membership in the GSC expands the network of pro-sportsmen elected officials in Virginia, including members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, who are committed to advancing and protecting outdoor sporting traditions in the Commonwealth. Highlights: On September 23, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin became the newest …
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Read More »
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