Why It Matters: In the Mid-Atlantic, deer, dove, and teal season(s) are right around the corner. To kick things off, hunters are beginning to scout for white-tailed bucks and are awaiting the arrival of the migrating mourning doves, green-winged and blue-winged teal. With all the excitement of hunting season approaching, there are a few changes to the region’s […]
Why It Matters: Across the US, most legislative sessions have either adjourned or are in summer recess, meaning most legislators are back in their home districts. Requesting a meeting with your legislator(s) outside of the hustle and bustle of the legislative season is the perfect time for sportsmen and women to become familiar with their state representative’s stance on sporting issues as well […]
Why It Matters: The sportsmen and women of Virginia are now facing several new gun laws that will impede the ability to purchase, possess, and utilize many popular models of firearms and firearms accessories in the “Old Dominion State”. Gun owners, recreational shooters, and hunters will feel the impacts of this year’s legislative session on July 1, 2026. Highlights: The “Old Dominion […]
Why It Matters: Each year, legislatures and state fish and wildlife agencies make changes to states’ hunting rules and regulations. This is why it is vital that you check your state’s hunting regulations prior to going afield to ensure you are not violating the law and potentially finding yourself with a citation from a game…
Why It Matters: It is no secret that the Mid-Atlantic region (DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) can be challenging when it comes to protecting and promoting our sporting heritage. IIn 2025 the region saw just about an equal number of pro-sportsmen’s bills (15.6%) and anti-sportsmen’s bills (16.8%). The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation continues to work with…
Why It Matters: The timber harvests, prescribed burns, and other vegetation treatments in the Archer Knob Project will help correct the age-class imbalance on the George Washington National Forest, supporting species important to Virginia’s hunters, including ruffed grouse, wild turkey, black bear, and white-tailed deer. The project is also a positive indicator that the U.S….
Why It Matters: Virginia Senate Bill 848 (SB 848) would have increased the minimum age for purchasing a modern sporting rifle (and “assault firearms”) to 21 years old and Senate Bill 1181 (SB 1181) would have made the sale, manufacture, purchase, or transfer of a modern sporting rifle (and “assault firearms”) that were made after…
Why It Matters: Each year, legislators across the country introduce well-meaning legislation that provides free and discounted hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for certain qualified individuals/groups. However, these initiatives have the potential to have negative impacts on the state’s fish and wildlife agency’s budget. To prevent the loss of sportsmen-generated dollars for conservation funding, Virginia…