Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On April 18th, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual sportsmen’s shootout and luncheon at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock. The event kicked off with a policy and firearms safety briefing at the Capitol, led by a National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Instructor and Certified Master Range Safety …
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On August 14, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a half-day policy forum and reception in Tacoma, Washington. The event preceded the Council of State Governments (CSG) West Meeting in Tacoma the same week and featured western state legislators, sportsmen’s representatives, and outdoor industry partners covering sportsmen’s policy issues. The policy forum featured presentations on …
On August 14, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation will host a half-day policy forum and reception in Tacoma, Washington. The event precedes the Council of State Governments (CSG) West Meeting in Tacoma the same week and will feature western state legislators, sportsmen’s representatives, and outdoor industry partners, who will cover sportsmen’s policy issues. The event will …
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On May 8, Washington House Bill 1464, a bill that would encourage private landowners to allow increased access to their lands for hunting and angling, was signed into law by Washington Governor Jay Inslee. The bill was initially passed in the House by a vote of 89-7 on February 27, before a slightly amended version passed …
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On March 14, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its semi-annual sportsmen’s Q&A and shootout at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock, Washington. The event kicked off with a policy update from Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Phil Fortunato and Representative Brian Blake. During Lunch, former Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair and National Assembly of …
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On February 27, Washington House Bill 1464, a bill that would encourage private landowners to allow increased access to their lands for hunting and angling, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 89-7. HB 1464, which is sponsored by Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative Brian Blake, would “Provide that landowners who enter …
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On February 15, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the first “Fish-in at the Capitol” to celebrate the vast economic and conservation benefits provided by the state’s recreational fishing community and to introduce new anglers to the sport. At the event, beginner children and adult anglers, and legislators and their staff, had the opportunity to …
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On February 23, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its semi-annual sportsmen’s advisory board meeting and shootout at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Littlerock, Washington. The event kicked off with a roundtable discussion and question/answer session between legislators and representatives from sportsmen’s organizations and industry. Caucus Co-Chair Senator Pam Roach and Senator Kirk Pearson, along with …
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On October 31, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), American Sportfishing Association (ASA), B.A.S.S., and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) submitted a joint letter to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) outlining fisheries issues affecting the state’s 938,000 anglers. The letter urges the WDFW to consider refocusing key areas in its outdoor recreation …
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On March 17, Chair Senator Pam Roach, and members of the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the semi-annual Shootout at Littlerock, an event that brings together legislators, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and Washington’s sportsmen’s community to celebrate the economic and conservation benefits provided by the Evergreen State’s sportsmen and women. The …
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