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Advancing Science-Based Fisheries Policy
CSF advances science-based fisheries policy at both the federal and state levels to protect angler access, conserve marine and inland fish populations, and strengthen the economic and conservation impact of recreational fishing nationwide.
Fishery Policy Priorities
Vessel Speed Rules to Protect Whales
South Atlantic Red Snapper Management
Considering Recreational Angling Access in Transportation Projects
Federal Land Hunting & Angling Access
Fishery Latest News
Beyond Shark Week: Congress and NOAA Seek Solutions to Shark Depredation
Why It Matters: Shark depredation has become a significant and growing challenge for recreational saltwater anglers and commercial fishermen, affecting fishing success, increasing fish mortality, and creating frustration on the water. While Congress is on the verge of approving landmark legislation to coordinate research and management recommendations, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries recently announced the formation of […]
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Celebrates Defeat of Oregon’s Extreme Anti-Hunting and Fishing Ballot Initiative
(July 24, 2026) – Salem, OR – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) today celebrated the failure of Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), the so-called “People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act,” after the Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division announced the measure failed to gather enough valid signatures to qualify for the November 3, […]
Twenty Years of Partnership for Healthier Fish Habitat and Better Fishing Opportunities
Why It Matters: Healthy aquatic habitats are the foundation of abundant, sustainable fisheries and ample fishing opportunities for America’s anglers. For two decades, the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) has united federal and state agencies, fishing conservation organizations, industry, local communities, and private landowners behind a common goal: restoring, protecting, and enhancing the waters that support fish and […]
KISS: Keep It Simple, Sportsmen
Why It Matters: The longevity of our time-honored outdoor traditions, and the critical American System of Conservation Funding that these traditions support, depend upon consistent participation by sportsmen and women. Recruitment efforts surrounding popular hunting and angling opportunities are effective but can carry a high cost of entry for beginning sportsmen and women. However, simple outdoor pursuits, such as small game hunting and bream […]