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On Capitol Hill
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Member Introduces Bill for Permanent Land Water Conservation Fund
On June 12, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Member Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ) introduced  H.R. 3195 , a bill to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Read More > >

Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council Supports Multi-Use of Backcountry Conservation Areas
Recently, the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council submitted a letter to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt regarding the usage of Backcountry Conservation Areas. Read More > >
In the States
Northeast: Legislators and Animal Rights Activists Take a Bite at Coyote Hunting
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator
In the Northeast region, coyotes are making a fair amount of noise - in state capitols and state fish and game departments. Read More > >

Idaho: Public Comment Period Open for Rule Proposals on Hunting, Trapping and Big Game Importation
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator
On June 5, the Idaho Fish and Game Department (IDFG) began a 21-day public comment period to allow stakeholders to provide input on rule proposals affecting the importation of wildlife... Read More > >

Illinois: Legislation to Expand Apprentice & Youth Deer Hunting opportunities heads to Governor's Desk
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager
Earlier this month, Illinois HB 3623, which proposes expanding apprentice hunting opportunities in the state, passed both Houses. Read More > >

Kentucky: Crossbow Deer Season Expansions Enacted for 2019-2020
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager
On May 31, a regulation change that significantly expands the Kentucky crossbow deer season went into effect. Read More > >

Oregon Approves New Wolf Management Plan
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted an updated Wolf Conservation and Management Plan.

NASC Annual Summit Call for Proposals
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) is seeking session ideas and participation from partners with an interest in the 16th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen's...  Read More > >
        
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