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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
Fish Habitat Board Sets New Course for the Next Five Years
Why It Matters: Healthy fish populations depend on healthy aquatic habitats. The National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) has set a renewed national direction for protecting, restoring, and enhancing those habitats, while its network of regional partnerships continues turning shared goals into local conservation work. Highlights: Last week, Chris Horton, Senior Director of Fisheries Policy for […]
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Responds to Defeat of Colorado’s Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment
(November 4, 2026) – Denver, CO – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) today expressed disappointment following the defeat of Colorado’s Amendment 83, which would have established a constitutional right to hunt, fish, and harvest fish and wildlife and recognized hunting and fishing as the preferred means of responsibly managing fish and wildlife populations. Although Amendment […]
California Commission Considers Marine Protected Area Petitions at October Meeting
Why It Matters: Decisions surrounding California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) network can impact recreational fishing opportunities and access throughout the state. Remaining engaged in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission’s rulemaking process around MPAs is crucial to ensuring that California sportsmen and women’s interests and voices are heard. Highlights: On October 13, the […]
Cormorant Management Bill Introduced in the Senate, Advances in the House
Why It Matters: Overabundant double-crested cormorant populations can create localized challenges for fisheries, aquaculture facilities, and riparian habitats. Companion legislation now in both chambers of the U.S. Congress would give states more flexibility to address those impacts within a framework designed to maintain overall cormorant populations at healthy levels. Highlights: Senators Cruz and Britt introduced […]