TSV - July 14 2025

Back-to-Back Sunday Hunting Victories Open New Opportunities for Hunters on Nearly 30 Million Acres

After a decade and a half of dedicated engagement by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, hunters will soon have new opportunities thanks to the recent passage of, not one, but two CSF-priority bills that remove, or nearly remove all remaining statutory prohibitions on Sunday hunting in both Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

Here’s What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means to Sportsmen and Women

Nearly two weeks ago, Congress passed and the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Included in the legislation are a number of provisions that will have a direct impact on sportsmen and women, fish and wildlife, and our nation’s lands and waters.

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Reappointed to Washington Budget and Policy Advisory Group

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s continued representation through Assistant Manager, Northwestern States Marie Neumiller’s reappointment ensures that the sportsmen’s voice remains central to discussions.

President Trump Signs Make America Beautiful Again Executive Order

Among several important directives in the Executive Order is the specific mention of increasing access for hunting and fishing and improving voluntary conservation efforts across the country.

Crossbows Fully Included in Minnesota Archery Season Through 2026

Allowing hunters to use a crossbow during archery seasons ensures that sportsmen and women may continue to participate in the pursuit of their favorite species, even if they can no longer use traditional vertical bows due to age or injury.

Two Wildlife Habitat Restoration Projects in North Carolina Move Towards Implementation

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation strongly supports actively managing public lands to improve forest health and wildlife habitat and enhance hunter and angler access.

Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission (whitehouse.gov)

Free Hunter Education Course Offered by NRA Available in Louisiana (National Rifle Association)

FWC Recognizes Hunting as a Critical Management Tool for Black Bears (Tallahassee Democrat)

How Old is My Bear? (Alaska Department of Fish and Game)

2025 Environmental Benefits Report Released (National Alliance of Forest Owners)

Pheasant Hunters Bagged More Than 460,000 Iowa Roosters in 2024 (Iowa Department of Natural Resources)

2024 Grouse Harvest Highest Since 2000 (South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks)

Pennsylvania, Connecticut Hunters See Sunday Bans Lifted (Game & Fish)

Governor Signs Sunday Hunting Bill (Pennsylvania Game Commission)

Sunday hunting is officially expanding in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, marking a major victory for hunters, conservationists, and rural communities. In this episode, Fred is joined by representatives of each state’s fish and wildlife agency to break down the new legislation that opens up Sunday hunting opportunities, explore how it impacts hunter access, and discuss what it means for the future of hunting and wildlife conservation.

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