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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: Kent Keene

On Capitol Hill
CSF Encourages CDC, APHIS to Allow Brucellosis Research
On May 18, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in support of removing Brucella abortus...  Read More > >

CSF Helps Lead Effort in Support of Two Monumental Conservation Bills
Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) and nearly 55 other top sporting-conservation organizations sent a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate in support of..
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CSF Supports U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed Rule to Expand Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
On May 28, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) submitted a comment letter in strong support of the 2020-2021 station-specific hunting and sport fishing regulations proposed rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service... Read More > >

Last week, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt  
announced the approval of $160 million in funding for the conservation of critical wetland habitat to benefit migratory waterfowl and other species. Read More > >
In the States
Maine: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Taking Public Comments on Proposed Bear Baiting Ban
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) is currently collecting comments regarding a proposal it received to amend the State's bear hunting rules. 
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Pennsylvania: Senator Laughlin Named SCI's "2019 Legislator of the Year"
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States & States Program Team Administrator
On May 28, Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Co-Chair Senator Dan Laughlin was named the "2019 State Legislator of the Year" by Safari Club International (SCI)... 
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Southeast: 2020 Regional Legislative Update
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator
Many legislative sessions across the South were disrupted by COVID-19 this year. While a few states completed their sessions before social distancing restrictions were enacted...   Read More > >

Texas: Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Changes to Southern Flounder Regulations
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator
During their recent regularly scheduled meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission) approved several important regulatory changes, including regulations designed... 
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CSF News
Blog: Investing in Iowa and the Future of Conservation Funding
By: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator
"The key is diversification!" How many times have you heard financial advisors, either on television or in-person, make this statement? For some, the link between diversification and conservation funding may seem abstract. Read More > >

CSF is Now Seeking Session Proposals for National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (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 > >

Vote for Team CSF in the American Suppressor Association's Silencer Stache Competition
CSF's "Mustache Man," Brad Franklin (Honorary Board Member and States Program Team Committee Chair), is only two steps removed from being awarded the best stache in the suppressor industry. If Brad wins this week, he will be crowned the "Muffled Mustache" and will go up against the "Sultan of Silence" next week for the top honors in the American Suppressor Association's Silencer Stache competition. Please visit  silencerstache.com  to do your part in helping to secure Team CSF a rightfully deserved spot on the podium. Daily votes are allowed, and encouraged!

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!
        
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