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Science-Based Fish and Wildlife Management Protected in Vermont, For Now
Why It Matters: Introduced on January 12, 2024, Vermont Senate Bill 258 (S. 258) – An act relating to the management of Fish and Wildlife - proposed to transfer the authority to adopt rules for...
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May 13 2024
Playing the Odds: Applications Open for Public Land Elk Permits and Elk and Black Bear Permits for Residents in Arkansas and Missouri, Respectively.
Why It Matters: When game populations are at a point where limited, regulated hunting opportunities...
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May 13 2024
Pennsylvania Poised to Become 32nd State to Issue Discounted Hunting and Fishing Licenses to College Students
Why It Matters: College can be an incredibly challenging time financially for many students, which...
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May 13 2024
New Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Announced
Why It Matters: After serving as Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife...
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May 13 2024
Legislation to Protect Conservation Funding in Louisiana Clears Senate Committee
Why It Matters: Legislation to protect conservation funding for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and...
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May 13 2024
Commission Restructuring Bill Gains Momentum During Kansas’ Veto Session
Why It Matters: Throughout Kansas’ legislative session, several attempts were made to alter the current...
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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
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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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Senate Unanimously Passes Significant CSF Priority, ACE Reauthorization Act
May 09 2024
May 09, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – Yesterday, the United States Senate unanimously passed the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act (S. 3791), a comprehensive and bipartisan bill that is a top priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). This important legislation is led by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member and Chair of the Senate Environment and...
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...
The sportsmen’s Voice Podcast
Jules McQueen & Jana Waller | From Turkey to Bears: Hunting Adventures and Women Empowerment
May 09 2024
Narrative: Fred is joined by Jana Waller of Skullbound TV Fame and Jules McQueen, President of Carbon TV, to discuss their experiences with hunting (and a little bit about their love for Game of Thrones!) After catching up about their plans for turkey hunting and bear hunting in the spring, the conversation turns to a...
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...
