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Commission Restructuring Bill Gains Momentum During Kansas’ Veto Session
Why It Matters: Throughout Kansas’ legislative session, several attempts were made to alter the current Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission, including efforts to alter how commissioners are appointed as well as proposals to completely abolish...
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May 06 2024
Pro-Sportsmen Legislation on the Move in Louisiana
Why It Matters: Our four-legged canine companions can play a crucial role in many aspects...
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May 06 2024
CSF Access and State Management Authority Priorities Pass U.S. House
Why It Matters: The passage of these bills marks the first time that either bill...
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May 06 2024
House and Senate Ag Committee Chairs Release Initial Farm Bill Plans
Why It Matters: Last week, Chairman G.T. Thompson of the House Agriculture Committee released his...
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May 06 2024
New Mexico Governor Calls for Special Session of the Legislature in July
Why It Matters: The 2024 Regular Session of the New Mexico Legislature closed with a...
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May 06 2024
Pennsylvania Seeks to Remove Longstanding Sunday Hunting Restrictions
Why It Matters: Sunday hunting bans are one of the last remaining examples of the...
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Apr 29 2024
Wolf Issues Sweep Through the Northwest
Why It Matters: As population studies wrap-up, commissions convene, and court decisions are announced, management...
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Apr 29 2024
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The Sportsmen's Voice - May 6, 2024
May 06 2024
Commission Restructuring Bill Gains Momentum During Kansas’ Veto Session CSF Access and State Management Authority Priorities Pass U.S. House House and Senate Ag Committee Chairs Release Initial Farm Bill Plans Pro-Sportsmen Legislation on the Move in Louisiana New Mexico Governor Calls for Special Session of the Legislature in July
The Sportsmen's Voice - April 29, 2024
Apr 29 2024
Pennsylvania Seeks to Remove Longstanding Sunday Hunting Restrictions Wolf Issues Sweep Through the Northwest American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas Largely Captures Hunting and Fishing Communities’ Recommendations South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Successful Policy Forum and Reception CSF Weighs in on Final Stop for Proposed North Atlantic Vessel Speed Rule Fur the Win: Illinois Hunting...
The Sportsmen's Voice - April 22, 2024
Apr 22 2024
Hundreds of Sportspeople Come Together for Colorado Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol More than $37 Million in Conservation Funding Protected in Nebraska as Legislative Session Concludes UPDATE: Maine Lawmakers Pass 72-Hour Wait Period on Firearms Transfers Legislation to Protect Conservation Funding in Louisiana Advances House Committee Passes CSC Co-Chair Rep. Westerman’s Comprehensive Fish and Wildlife...
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House Passes Robust Recreation Package, Led by CSC Co-Chair Representative Westerman
Apr 10 2024
April 10, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – Yesterday evening, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6492, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE Act), on a voice vote, a clear sign of the wide-spread support for this legislation and outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. This bipartisan legislation is strongly supported by the...
Overdue NOAA Whale Technology Workshop Highlights Real Conservation Opportunities
Mar 07 2024
March 7, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – Yesterday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Risk Reduction Technology Workshop concluded in Arlington, VA. The workshop was the first time that representatives from the angling, recreational boating, and the marine electronics industry have been invited to the table to present...
Oklahoma Hosts 2024 Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol
Feb 29 2024
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and Ducks Unlimited cohosted the Annual Oklahoma Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol to celebrate sportsmen and women; America’s true conservationists. February 29, 2024 (Oklahoma City, OK) – Yesterday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) cohosted the 2024 Oklahoma Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol. This event brought together members...
The sportsmen’s Voice Podcast
CSC Co-Chair Bruce Westerman | America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act
Apr 25 2024
Fred is joined by CSF Director, Federal Relations Taylor Schmitz as the pair catches up with the Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman to discuss the America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act, which recently passed the House Natural Resources Committee. Fred, Taylor and Chairman Westerman discuss sportsmen's issues and...
The Battle to Protect Cat Hunting in Colorado
Apr 12 2024
TSV host Fred Bird is joined by Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management to talk about the ongoing ballot initiative fight in Colorado that aims to ban trophy hunting of mountain lions and bobcats. He emphasizes the importance of educating the general public about the implications of the measure and the need for...
Kicking Off Turkey Season With National Wild Turkey Federation And 50 Years Of Conservation Success
Mar 28 2024
TSV host Fred Bird is joined during the kickoff of the turkey hunting season by Doug Little and Jerry McCutchen of the National Wild Turkey Federation, along with NWTF CEO Jason Burckhalter. After winding down their 50th anniversary year, the boys talk through 50 years of conservation success in 2023. From wildfire prevention through sound...
