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Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Bipartisan Columbia River Fishing Trips
On August 7, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in partnership with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a… Read More
CSF and CCA Request Re-Evaluation of Recreational Fishing Closure on Skokomish River in Washington
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On October 15, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) and the Coastal… Read More
Washington: CSF Encourages Open Public Lands and Hunting and Fishing Seasons Amidst Closures
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects beyond health concerns and… Read More
Washington: Warm Water Fishing Advisory Group Bill Advances in the Senate
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator Warm water anglers have received good news when it comes to greater inclusion in the… Read More
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Opens 6,638 Acres of Forest for Private Land Hunting
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Private Lands Access Program,… Read More
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Attends American Sportfishing Association’s Sportfishing Summit
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator From October 8-11, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Western States… Read More
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Seeking Candidates for Wolf and Puget Sound Sport Fishing Advisory Councils
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking candidates to serve on… Read More
Washington: Department of Fish and Wildlife Seeking Applicants for the Game Management Advisory Council
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting applications for the… Read More
Washington: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Shootout at Littlerock
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On April 18th, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual… Read More
Bills to Protect Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Advance
On August 1, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to pass S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention… Read More
Washington: CSF Hosts Western Policy Forum
On August 14, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a half-day policy forum and reception in Tacoma, Washington. The event… Read More
Washington: Bill to Increase Access to Private Lands Signed Into Law
On May 8, Washington House Bill 1464, a bill that would encourage private landowners to allow increased access to their lands for hunting and… Read More
Washington: Bill to Increase Access to Private Lands Passes House
On February 27, Washington House Bill 1464, a bill that would encourage private landowners to allow increased access to their lands for… Read More
Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Fish-in at the Capitol
On February 15, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the first “Fish-in at the Capitol” to celebrate the vast economic and… Read More
Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Shoot-Out at Littlerock
On February 23, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its semi-annual sportsmen’s advisory board meeting and shootout at… Read More
Angling Groups Comment on Conservation, Recreation Priorities in Washington State
On October 31, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), American Sportfishing Association (ASA), B.A.S.S., and the National Marine… Read More
National Hunting and Fishing Day Resource Center
National Hunting and Fishing Day Press Releases: Alabama Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus: September 25 Arizona: Celebrate Hunters… Read More
Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Shootout at Littlerock
On March 17, Chair Senator Pam Roach, and members of the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted the semi-annual Shootout at… Read More
CSF Comments on Puget Sound Hatchery Management Plans
On January 23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration… Read More
Puget Sound Hatchery Settlement Receives Hearing
On Tuesday, July 29, the Washington Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hearing on the recent settlement reached… Read More
Action Alert: Show Your Support for Recreational Angling and Hatchery Steelhead
Please see below for an action alert sent out by Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Chair Sen. Pam Roach and Washington Senate… Read More
Washington: Washington Legislators Gather to Celebrate Outdoor Traditions
On April 4, approximately 60 Washington legislators gathered at the Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club outside Olympia to participate in the… Read More
Washington Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Luncheon
On Tuesday, February 5, the Washington Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered at the State Capitol in Olympia to discuss sportsmen’s… Read More
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