TSV - January 21 2025

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Get to Work on Federal Firearms Legislation

Access to firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition is critical to most hunters and every recreational shooter in America.

CSF's Year in Review Report is Now Available

Join us in taking a look back on the important wins of 2024 by reading our annual Outdoor Heritage Report which highlights federal and state policy updates from around the country.

Third Full Week of New Congress, Three CSF Priorities Set to Receive Vote on House Floor

This week, the House is scheduled to vote on three priorities of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation including the MAPWaters Act, the SHARKED Act, and the Fix Our Forests Act.

CSF Efforts Maintain Recreational Shooting Access on 1.3 Million Acres of Public Land

Last week, the Bureau of Land Management published the final management plan for the Bears Ears National Monument which, importantly, maintains recreational shooting for sportsmen and women.

Bill to Discard Proposed Fishing Closures Introduced

The National Marine Fisheries Service released a proposed Secretarial Amendment for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan in the South Atlantic that recognizes the red snapper population is in better shape than previously described while simultaneously seeking to eliminate substantial recreational fishing opportunities.

Legislation to Increase Poaching Penalties and Fines Introduced in Tennessee

Proactive measures to increase penalties for those found guilty of poaching would disincentivize bad actors from interfering with science-based wildlife management and would protect our time-honored traditions.

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Launches Forestry Advisory Council

This month, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation launched the CSF Forestry Advisory Council to bring together the forest industry and the hunting conservation community to work collaboratively to provide guidance to CSF to inform and advance policies that facilitate active forest management, support a robust forest industry, and improve wildlife habitat and access for sportsmen and women.

Rule To Slow Boaters in Atlantic Now on A Better Course

A proposed rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that was opposed by CSF because it would have done little for whale conservation while substantially impacting angler and boater access and coastal economies has been withdrawn by the agency.

Semi-Auto Firearms Ban Introduced in Colorado

Colorado SB-25-003 seeks to ban many semi-automatic rifles and shotguns commonly used by America’s sportsmen and women in hunting and recreational shooting.

Indiana Bill Would Create an Unfunded Mandate for the DNR

Indiana Senate Bill 32 places an unfunded mandate on the Indiana DNR to identify, breed, and release certain white-tailed deer onto Indiana’s landscape.

Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Reintroduces One of CSF’s Top Priorities in the Old Dominion State

The reimbursement to state fish and wildlife agencies for free and discounted licenses is a key priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.

Just days after the new Administration takes office, members of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners will be announcing their policy recommendations that affect hunting, recreational shooting, wildlife conservation, and the outdoor industry. The recommendations are included in Wildlife for the 21^st Century, Volume VII and will be announced during the Professional Outdoor Media Association Meet-Up, hosted by the Boone and Crockett Club. Presentations will be brief and there will be plenty of opportunity to talk to AWCP partners, enjoy free beer, and potentially win quality door prizes.

Where: POMA Meet-Up – Unity Boardroom, Caesar’s Forum

When: Wednesday January 22, 2025, 4:00 to 5:00 pm PST

Who: Chris Dolnack, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, National Shooting Sports Foundation

Bill Dunn, Vice President of Marketing, National Shooting Sports Foundation

Taylor Schmitz, Director of Federal Relations, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation

John Devney, Senior Vice President, Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act Reintroduced (House Committee on Natural Resources)

2024 Elk Hunting Season: Outcomes and Highlights (Michigan Department of Natural Resources)

New Trophy Trout Stocking Locations Offer Winter Fishing Opportunities (Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department)

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Elects New Chair and Vice-Chair (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries)

Second Confirmed Case of CWD in Clairborne County, MS (The Daily Leader)

New year, new problems? Or new opportunities to win for conservation? In this episode, Fred Bird and Brent Miller discuss CSF’s exclusive forecast for what to expect for sporting legislation in 2025 – including new legislative challenges and opportunities for the sportsmen’s community, the importance of state-level wildlife management, and the impact of new leadership within CSF’s own board.

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