CSF’s Chris Horton to Testify on Rigs-to-Reefs Bill in the House

On January 13th, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will hold a hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act, a bill to facilitate the conversion of offshore energy infrastructure to permanent artificial reefs. CSF’s Chris Horton will testify in favor of the bill on behalf of recreational anglers and divers who highly value the benefits of oil and gas platforms as popular fishing destinations.

CSF Releases 2025 Annual Outdoor Heritage Report

Our Annual Outdoor Heritage Report highlights the year’s most impactful wins for conservation, access, and America’s outdoor traditions. From bipartisan policy victories to measurable on-the-ground outcomes, the report showcases how the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is advancing hunting, fishing, and conservation nationwide—and what it means for the future of our outdoor heritage.

Meet the Board of Directors Guiding CSF Into 2026

Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, the nation’s leading authority in outdoor advocacy, announced its new members of the Board of Directors for 2026.

CSF Leads Cross-Sector Coalition Push for Senate Action on the Fix Our Forests Act

On December 5, 2025, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation submitted a letter to Senate leadership from a coalition of 45 organizations representing forest industry, state forestry agencies, sportsmen and women, and other conservation organizations, which encouraged them to schedule floor time for the Fix Our Forests Act.

Legislation to Update the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Up for Consideration

CSF looks forward to hitting the ground running this week as the Georgia General Assembly convenes for the 2026 session. From CSF’s proactive policy initiatives to legislation aimed at strengthening dedicated conservation funding and marine fisheries, there will be no shortage of opportunities to engage with the Caucus and sporting-conservation partners in the Peach State.

New Governor and Renewed Enthusiasm in New Jersey

There is plenty of opportunity for New Jersey to address and support protections and expansions of conservation efforts during the 2026-2027 legislative cycle, and with a new year comes a new enthusiasm for sporting-conservation issues.

Camo at the Capitol: Wisconsin Sportsmen and Women Gather to Advocate for Sporting-Conservation Policies

Donned in camouflage and blaze orange, CSF joined partners and Wisconsin hunters, anglers, and trappers in the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison last week to conduct highly coordinated sit-down meetings with more than fifty Wisconsin legislative offices.

Idaho Fish and Game Commission Proposes Restrictions on Technology Allowed for Big Game Hunting

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously in their November meeting to adopt a series of regulations on emergent technology, which now heads to the legislature for debate in the 2026 session before it is codified into law.

CSF Mourns the Passing of the Founder of the CSC and CSF, Former Congressman Richard T. "Dick" Schulze

Congressman Schulze died peacefully at his home on December 23, 2025, at the age of 96, with his wife of 33 years Nancy Schulze at his side. A veteran and patriot who served in both the U.S. Merchant Marine and the U.S. Army, Dick Schulze was a successful businessman, an elected official at the state and federal levels, a conservationist, and an avid outdoorsman whose life was defined by service to country and community.

Comment Period Open for Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for Post-Fire Recovery Actions on National Forests and Grasslands (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

New York Looking for Campground Ambassador Volunteers 2026 (New York Department of Environmental Conservation)

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Releases Results of 2025 Bear Season (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

Louisiana Releases Results of 2025 Black Bear Hunting Season (Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries)

Quit Expecting Every Hunter to Be So Hardcore. We Need Casual Hunters, Too (Outdoor Life)

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Opens Bison Roster for Potential Special Management Hunts (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

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