CSF Priority Michigan Hunter Ed in Schools Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

Within striking distance of crossing the finish line on a multi-year effort, the Michigan Senate’s unanimous passage of a Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation priority bill to allow hunter education and firearm safety to be taught in schools for credit towards graduation aims to introduce young people to firearm safety, the great outdoors, and the unmatched role sportsmen and women play in wildlife conservation.

CSF Priority to Improve Clarity on Federal Managed Waters Heads to President’s Desk

Last week, the U.S. Senate took the final step on legislation requiring federal agencies that manage fresh waters to digitize and pool their regulatory data into a consistent mapping format, allowing the American public to confidently access and enjoy our nation’s public waters.

FWS Issues CSF Supported Review of National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries

CSF applauds Director Nesvik for his leadership and commitment to ensuring that the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System are well-positioned for the future.

Missouri Department of Conservation Announces 2026-27 Seasons and Changes to CWD Management

Last week, the Missouri Department of Conservation announced the Missouri Conservation Commission’s initial approval of proposed hunting season dates for the 2026-27 season. This announcement included several major changes to Missouri’s deer season framework compared to recent years.

North Carolina Mandatory Harvest Reporting Requirements Now Effective

Any opportunity to develop and implement harvest reporting requirements should be approached carefully with the goal of providing credible data that can, in turn, be used to manage a resource enjoyed by millions of anglers. Reliable catch information, if properly developed, could advance opportunities for North Carolina’s sportsmen and women.

Important Habitat Connectivity and Human Safety Bill Introduced in Senate

Last week, Senators Alsobrooks, Cramer, Merkley, and Curtis introduced the Wildlife Crossings Program Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill that is a top priority for CSF to help improve habitat connectivity for wildlife and human safety on our nation’s roads, railways, and highways.

U.S. Forest Service Proposes Forest Restoration Projects Throughout the Country

Actively managing forests is key to creating healthy forests and watersheds that are resilient to severe wildfires and other forest health threats, and healthy forests and watersheds support both quality habitat for fish and wildlife and enhanced opportunities for sportsmen and women.

Oregon and Washington Natural Resources Committees Hold Interim Meetings

Interim committee meetings provide valuable insight into the legislative priorities for the coming legislative session and offer sportsmen and women an opportunity to engage with legislators on policies impacting hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and other conservation issues.

Meet the 2026 NASC Executive Council

COMING SOON: The Sportsmen’s Voice - NASC 2025 Podcast Sessions

The Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast was on hand to cover the 2025 NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit. During the Summit, Podcast host Fred Bird filmed two days of coverage with guests from CSF national partners like the Wild Sheep Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Fur Takers of America, American Sportfishing Association, American Suppressor Association, and more.

Alabama DCNR Encourages Hunters to Donate Venison (Gulf Coast Media)

Tennessee Approves New Deer Baiting Regulations (Local 3 News)

Refrain from Feeding Deer (New Hampshire Fish and Game Department)

AGFC Conservation Scholarships Fuel Future of Wildlife, Fisheries in The Natural State (Arkansas Game and Fish Commission)

MyWDFW Mobile Application Now Available in Apple and Google Play App Stores (Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife)

What happens when common-sense hearing protection collides with outdated laws and misinformation?

Suppressors have quietly become one of the most misunderstood and transformative tools in modern hunting, and this week Fred sits down from NASC with Knox Williams, President of the American Suppressor Association and Brent Miller to unpack what the removal of the federal suppressor tax means for hunters, recreational shooters, and the broader outdoors community.

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