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During challenging times, Americans traditionally look to the outdoors for relief and diversion. For 30 years, the work of CSF has been to ensure that American hunters and anglers, sport shooters and trappers, the traditional guardians of our public lands and wildlife, continue to have the best available opportunities to enjoy our lands. CSF remains committed to advancing and protecting the rights and privileges of the American sportsman.
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By Brett Hensley

On Capitol Hill
CSF Provides Comments on Updated NRCS Conservation Practice Standards
On April 23, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) submitted a formal comment letter to the US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in response...  Read More > >

Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Seeks Applications for Important Recruitment Program
Last week, the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies announced the solicitation of applications for grants to recruit, retain, and reactivate (R3) hunters and recreational target shooters through the Multistate Conservation Grant Program Read More > >
In the States
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Eyeing a Comprehensive Slate of Regulatory Changes
Contact: Chris Horton, Senior Director, Midwestern States and Fisheries Policy
On April 23, in a virtual meeting with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and senior AGFC staff that was streamed live on the agency's YouTube channel...
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California: Ammunition Background Check Invalidated in Court
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator
On April 23, a Federal Court in California put a halt to California's ammunition background check requirements declaring, "Accordingly, the Court enjoins the State of California   from enforcing ....  Read More > >

Maine: Moose Lottery Drawing Goes Virtual
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator
Maine's moose lottery drawing has historically amassed a crowd in the hundreds, pulling together individuals from across the Northeast region who are awaiting the news of whether...  
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Maine: Turkey Hunters to See Extra Day in the Field
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator
On April 21, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) announced a change to the turkey hunting season opener that has sportsmen and women even more excited... 

Michigan: Governor Re-establishes Opportunities to Practice #ResponsibleRecreation
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager
Executive Order No 2020-59signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan on April 24, extends the state's stay-at-home order until May 15 while loosening several... 
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Oregon: Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Co-Chairs Advocate to the Governor to Maintain Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator
On Friday, April 8, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Oregon Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus - Representative Brad Witt and Representative Sherrie Sprenger - submitted a letter... 
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Southeast: States Provide Hunter Education Course Options and Ease Restrictions during COVID-19 Pandemic
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator
S ome state fish and wildlife agencies are providing alternatives to hunter education course requirements while other states are easing restrictions that were imposed due to COVID-19... Read More > >
CSF News
CSF is Now Seeking Session Proposals for NASC Summit 2020
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation is seeking session ideas and participation from partners to help develop the conference agenda for this year's NASC Summit. Read More > >

Wonders of Wildlife Introduce Conservation Education Gaming Technology
Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum has developed an initiative to bring conservation-educational gaming technology to families at home. "Mission Conservation" is a free mobile gaming platform that revolutionizes the way kids learn about nature. This is an interactive game with prizes! Each Monday will begin a new mission. Check out what today's mission is by downloading the  Agents of Discovery  app, and get your kids started on their exploring! 
 
CSF's Spring Online Auction is Now Live!
You can still help us in our mission to protect and advance sportsmen's policy and conservation. Our spring auction consists of products such as a Smith and Wesson 686, FN-15, Shimano Saltwater Baitrunners, Browning Silverfield .12 gauge, Tenzing turkey pack with call,  Barnett Crossbow HyperGhost425, Wild Innovations Trail Camera, an OnX Hunt membership, and much more! The auction will be live from April 20 to April 30, 2020. Head over to the site  here   and place your bid today. 
 
2 020 Annual NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit - Registration Now Open
Online registration is now open for the 17th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit.  This Summit is the most important event of the year for caucus members and partners. Read More > >
        
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