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: Prescribed burning enhances wildlife habitat, reduces wildfire risk, and improves forest health. Reducing regulatory and legislative barriers that restrict the use of prescribed fire will promote more controlled burning to support a wide range of wildlife species, including both nongame species and game species important to sportsmen and women. Highlights: On May 6, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Brian Kemp (Georgia) signed House Bill 983 into law, prohibiting counties and municipalities […]
Why It Matters: By reducing barriers limiting prescribed burning on private property in a state that is more than 83% privately owned, Senate Bill 886 will have a significant impact on wildlife habitat in West Virginia. Whether burning to reduce wildfire risk or to enhance habitat diversity, popular game species, including wild turkey, White-tailed deer, and black bear, as well as nongame species that […]
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 2025 West Virginia legislative session was a productive one with Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation engaging early and often on many issues of concern for West Virginia’s sporting community. During legislative sessions, policies that are formed in state’s capitols impact what we do on the water and afield and, fortunately for the sportsmen…
Why It Matters: West Virginia is home to some of the most stunning cold-water fisheries that are inhabited by many fish, including the state fish: the native brook trout. It is no secret that anglers and boaters are the primary funders of state level fisheries management (Sport Fish Restoration Act) and that is why Senate…