On February 16, over 120 attendees gathered at the Vermont State House to celebrate Vermont’s rich sporting heritage at the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus’ Annual Reception and Fundraiser. Included in the attendees were over 50 members of the bipartisan and bicameral Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, members of Governor Phil Scott’s Cabinet, Vermont Fish and Wildlife …
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On February 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed Governor Phil Scott as the 29th member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Governor Scott joins a group of bipartisan governors from across the country who are dedicated to protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping. “Hunting, fishing and outdoor sports are such an …
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On May 28, House Bill 570 was signed into law by Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Vice Chairman, Governor Peter Shumlin. HB 570 repealed a sunset provision which would have ended suppressor ownership in the Green Mountain State. The bill was sponsored by Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member, Representative David Deen and championed by several members of …
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On March 10, the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted its annual Caucus Reception and Fundraiser at the State House in Montpelier, Vermont. More than 55 Caucus members were joined by Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife staff, leaders and members of national and in-state conservation organizations, and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Vice-Chair and Vermont …
On July 2, the first day firearm suppressors became legal in Vermont in over a century, the American Suppressor Association (ASA) hosted a celebratory suppressor demonstration for over 100 sportsmen and women, including many members of the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, at the Barre Fish and Game Club in Barre, VT. At the event, Representative …
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On June 17, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Vice-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, signed House Bill 5 into law (effective date of July 2), making Vermont the 40th state to allow the ownership and use of firearm suppressors. Earlier this year, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Northeastern States Director Brent Miller testified alongside the American Suppressor …
This year, the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), the only organized pro-sportsmen group of governors in the nation, has continued to grow and change. Most recently, the 2015 Vice-Chair has been appointed, and two new members have brought the roster to 30 members. As of March 26, the Democratic Vice-Chair role has officially been assumed by …
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On March 26, the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception in Montpelier, Vermont. Over 50 members of the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus were joined by state and national conservation partners and area sportsmen and women to discuss policy issues impacting Vermont’s outdoor heritage. Additionally, staff from the office of newly appointed …
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On Tuesday, January 21, the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception to jump-start the 2014 legislative session. Over 50 members of the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus were joined by state and national conservation partners, as well as staff from Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member, Governor Peter Shumlin’s office, and U.S. Senator Patrick …
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On Friday, June 14, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Peter Shumlin signed into law the Sportsmen’s Act of 2013 – sponsored by Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Representative David Deen – at a ceremonial signing at the Barre Fish and Game Club. “This law represents the important working relationship between the Fish & Wildlife Department, …
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