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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
Great American Outdoors Act Moving in Senate, Up for Vote Today
S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is swiftly moving through the Senate and is up for the bill's first procedural vote today.  Read More > >
 
South Atlantic Anglers Receive Welcome News on a 2020 Red Snapper Season
On June 5, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries announced that the recreational red snapper season in the South Atlantic would be four days in 2020.
 
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In the States
Free Fishing & #ResponsibleRecreation during National Fishing & Boating Week
There is no better time to participate in #ResponsibleRecreation than by kicking-off summer with recreational fishing or boating - especially during National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW). 
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California: Bad 30x30 Bill Will Lead to More Hunting and Fishing Closures
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator
The California legislature is considering a bill to protect at least 30% of the state's lands and waters by 2030, which includes all terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments.
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Louisiana: Pro-Sportsmen's Legislation Advances to the Governor's Desk
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator
The 2020 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature adjourned on June 1, and a number of pro-sportsmen's bills await action by Governors Sportsmen's Caucus Co-Chair Governor John...   Read More > >

Maine: CSF Leads Effort to Counter Proposed Bear Baiting Ban
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator
On June 2, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) submitted written testimony to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) in opposition to a bear baiting... 
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Missouri: Department of Conservation Considers Plan for Future Black Bear Hunt and Predator Hunting Regulations
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator
Last week, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's (CSF) Lower Midwestern States Coordinator Kent Keene submitted a formal comment letter to the Missouri Department of... Read More > >

Rhode Island: CSF Submits Letter of Support for Expanded Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on NWR Complex
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator
On June 8, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter of support to the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex in support of its proposed... Read More > >
CSF News
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 > >

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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