CSC MEMBERS DINGELL AND JOHNSON INTRODUCE VPA IMPROVEMENT ACT IN THE HOUSE

Arguably the most important access program in the Farm Bill for sportsmen and women, the Voluntary Public Access – Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) has expanded public access to roughly a million acres of private lands across the nation. As one of the few Conservation Title programs that does not receive baseline funding, VPA-HIP could be at risk as the next Farm Bill is debated. Fortunately, thanks to the leadership of Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) leaders and members in both chambers, efforts are underway to not only protect VPA-HIP, but to increase federal investments in this critical program.

New Glitch with Federal Recreational Catch Data – Problematic or Promising?

Sunday Hunting – Finally Open on Public Lands in South Carolina

Victories Secured Across the Great Plains Region

New Hampshire Spring Turkey Harvest Indicates Healthy Populations Heading into Fall

Coyote Calling Contests Are Back in the Crosshairs in Oregon

Safeguarding Our Outdoor Sporting Traditions

Join us on August 17 for the next session of our 2023 Summer Webinar Series. This webinar will explore the history of right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife constitutional amendments (RTHF) and discuss their importance to protect our time-honored traditions, citing examples from various states where RTHF has been used to protect against attempts to restrict hunting or fishing. Speakers will also discuss the recommended language for RTHF including detailing why specific provisions are needed. The webinar will wrap up with a discussion on how to coordinate with sportsmen’s community partners to successfully pass a RTHF bill to place it on the ballot for the consideration of voters.