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Hundreds of Sportspeople Come Together for Colorado Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol
Why It Matters: Legislators, particularly those with a passion for our shared outdoor pursuits, are typically flooded each day with opposition to and attacks against the things they do. Events that bring sportsmen and women...
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Apr 22 2024
More than $37 Million in Conservation Funding Protected in Nebraska as Legislative Session Concludes
Why It Matters: The Nebraska legislative session saw its fair share of legislation that would...
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Apr 22 2024
UPDATE: Maine Lawmakers Pass 72-Hour Wait Period on Firearms Transfers
Why It Matters: Introduced on February 28, 2024, Maine Legislative Docket 2238 (LD 2238) An...
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Apr 22 2024
Legislation to Protect Conservation Funding in Louisiana Advances
Why It Matters: Legislation that reimburses the state fish and wildlife agency for revenue lost due to the...
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Apr 22 2024
House Committee Passes CSC Co-Chair Rep. Westerman’s Comprehensive Fish and Wildlife Habitat Bill
Why It Matters: Habitat is the driving force behind healthy fish and wildlife populations. At...
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Apr 22 2024
Numerous Anti-Sportsmen Bills Defeated and Maryland’s 2024 Legislative Session Adjourns “Sine Die”
Why It Matters: The 2024 Maryland Legislative Session adjourned, “Sine Die”, on Monday, April 8th....
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Apr 15 2024
House Introduces Bill to Remove Access Uncertainty on Marine Waters
Why It Matters: There are seven federal agencies under four different cabinet-level secretaries that have...
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Apr 15 2024
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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...
The Sportsmen's Voice - April 15, 2024
Apr 15 2024
Numerous Anti-Sportsmen Bills Defeated and Maryland’s 2024 Legislative Session Adjourns “Sine Die” Court Ruling Impacts Wolf Trapping Seasons in Idaho Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Approves 2024 Black Bear Hunting Season Liberty and Turkeys for All: Illinois Bills Would Expand Opportunities for Youth Hunters House Introduces Bill to Remove Access Uncertainty on Marine...
The Sportsmen's Voice - April 8, 2024
Apr 08 2024
Nearly $37 Million in Sportsmen-Generated Conservation Dollars Protected in Nebraska House Set to Vote on Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Package - EXPLORE ACT Massachusetts Senate Bill Seeks to Support Discounted or Free Licenses Through Reimbursement Kentucky General Assembly Successfully Protects Hunter and Recreational Shooter Privacy Wisconsin Governor Signs Some Sporting Bills, Vetoes Others Singled Out: Colorado’s...
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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...
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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...
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...
