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Sunday Game Bird Hunting One Signature Away from Becoming Law
Why It Matters: Caucus-driven Delaware House Bill 271 (HB 271) passed both the House and Senate unanimously and is now awaiting Governor John Carney’s signature for enactment. HB 271 removes game birds from the list...
Read More Mar 25 2024
CSF Opposes Legislation that Would Restrict Stream Access for Georgia Hunters and Anglers
Why It Matters: At the core of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is...
Read More Mar 25 2024
Oklahoma Passes License Overhaul Legislation, a Top Priority for CSF and Partners
Why It Matters: Legislative victories are often the result of collaborative action and several years...
Read More Mar 25 2024
CSF’s Chris Horton Testifies on Rigs to Reefs Bill in the House
Why It Matters:  Offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico from Alabama to Texas is...
Read More Mar 25 2024
Idaho’s Fight Against Quagga Mussels Receives Additional Funding, Some Angling Access Restored
Why It Matters: Quagga mussels, initially detected in the Snake River in September 2023, prompted...
Read More Mar 25 2024
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Receives CWD Funding Thanks to Sportsmen and Women
Why It Matters: Recent detections of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Idaho County, Idaho, amplified...
Read More Mar 18 2024
House of Representatives OKs Pair of Firearm Bills in OK
Why It Matters: Particularly during election years, legislation regarding firearms, both good and bad, dominates...
Read More Mar 18 2024

The sportsmen’s voice

The Sportsmen's Voice - March 25, 2024
Mar 25 2024
Sunday Game Bird Hunting One Signature Away from Becoming Law CSF Opposes Legislation that Would Restrict Stream Access for Georgia Hunters and Anglers Oklahoma Passes License Overhaul Legislation, a Top Priority for CSF and Partners CSF’s Chris Horton Testifies on Rigs to Reefs Bill in the House Idaho’s Fight Against Quagga Mussels Receives Additional Funding,...
The Sportsmen's Voice - March 18, 2024
Mar 18 2024
Legislation to Restructure the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Passes Senate Despite Opposition ACE Reauthorization Act, CSF Top Priority, Passes Senate Committee Unanimously Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Receives CWD Funding Thanks to Sportsmen and Women House of Representatives OKs Pair of Firearm Bills in OK New Jersey Caucus Co-Chair Honored with...
The Sportsmen's Voice - March 11, 2024
Mar 11 2024
NASC Legislators from 41 States Weigh in on Farm Bill Debate Overdue NOAA Whale Technology Workshop Highlights Real Conservation Opportunities CSF Leads Coalition Opposed to Restructuring the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Maine Lawmakers Look to Institute 72-Hour Waiting Period on Firearms Transfers Going Out with a Bang: Utah 2024 Legislative Session Ends...

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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...
CSF’s Senior Director of Fisheries Policy Selected for Two Important Leadership Roles for Anglers and Fish
Feb 13 2024
February 13, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Senior Director of Fisheries Policy, Chris Horton, was recently chosen to serve on both the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council (SFBPC) and the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) Board further solidifying CSF’s footprint on fisheries policy. For 35 years, CSF has been the nation’s most effective outdoor advocacy...

The sportsmen’s Voice Podcast

Talking Trapping with the National Trappers Association AND Fur Takers of America!
Mar 14 2024
TSV host Fred Bird is joined by John Daniel, President of the National Trappers Association, and Jason Wisniewski, President of Fur Takers of America, to talk about the history and necessity of fur trapping as a predator and furbearer control mechanism. From pheasants, turkeys and other ground nesting birds to the issue of predator control...
Do Anti-Hunters Belong On Fish And Game Boards?
Feb 29 2024
TSV host Fred Bird is joined again by CSF’s Northwestern States Senior Coordinator Marie Neumiller to discuss the issue of non-hunters, and even anti-hunters seeking seats on Fish and Game Boards and Commissions. Together, they highlight the impact of these appointments on wildlife management, hunting heritage, and access, along with exploring the qualifications and changes...
Championing Conservation: How Students are Building a Legacy in Wildlife Conservation
Feb 15 2024
TSV host Fred Bird is joined by Isabella Mucci of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s Collegiate Sportsmen & Women’s Coalition, along with students Jake Tipton of Ole Miss and Helen Bailey of Clemson University. The conversation discusses the process of starting a student organization focused on hunting and conservation at your university, the challenges of registering...

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