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By Brett Hensley

On Capitol Hill
Last week, a number of Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) Members in the Senate announced, with the support of the President, they would introduce a robust bill to address our nation's public infrastructure maintenance backlog...  Read More > >

CSF Joins More Than 200 Organizations in Support of USDA Wildlife Services
On March 2, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) joined more than 200 organizations in submitting letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and related subcommittees in support of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services. Read More > >

2020 Highway Bill Topic of Policy Luncheon
Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) hosted a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of the 2020 Highway Bill. Read More > >

Insufficient Data Continues to Plague Red Snapper Anglers in the South Atlantic
Last week, during the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting in Jekyll Island, Georgia, NOAA Fisheries indicated that the 2020 recreational red snapper season in the South Atlantic could be 3 days.  Read More > >
In the States
Arizona: Shooting Sports and Hunting Focus of National Outdoor Women's Weekend Event
Contact:  Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator
Last weekend, members of the Arizona Legislators for Wildlife Caucus and New Mexico Sportsmen's Caucus attended the National Outdoor Women's Weekend (NOWW) hosted by...  Read More > >

Connecticut: Caucus Meeting Draws Discussion on Ammunition Excise Tax
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator
On March 4, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus gathered in Hartford, CT for a discussion on the upcoming Caucus Game-Meat Tasting Reception, and to review several priority...  Read More > >

Florida: Hunter Harassment Legislation Advances
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director
On March 5, legislation that would increase harassment protections for hunters, anglers and trappers passed...  Read More > >

Mississippi: Caucus Hosts 12th Annual Fish Fry
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator
On March 3, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus (Caucus) hosted their 12th Annual Sportsmen's Caucus Fish...   
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Nebraska: Sportsmen Policy Priorities Focus of Nebraska Sportsmen's Foundation Lunch
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator
On March 3, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's (CSF) Lower Midwestern States Coordinator, Kent Keene, attended the 2020 Legislative Conference and Legislator Wild Game... 
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New Hampshire: Anti-Sportsmen Attacks Flop in Committee
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator
On March 3, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's (CSF) New England States Senior Coordinator, Joseph Mullin, traveled to Concord, NH for an eventful day at the Capitol...   Read More > >

New York: ACTION ALERT - Hunting Contest and Lead Ammo Ban Scheduled for Floor Action this Week
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States & States Program Administrator
Two anti-hunting bills have been scheduled for floor action in the New York Senate and Assembly on Tuesday, March 10. 
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Oklahoma: Bill to Grant Management Authority over Furbearers and Squirrel Seasons to State Wildlife Agency Passes House
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern State Coordinator
On Monday, March 2, the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass House Bill 3496 (HB 3496). Authored by Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Members... 
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Vermont: ACTION ALERT - Fish and Wildlife Omnibus Bill Sponsored by Caucus Co-Chair Hijacked by Anti-Hunting Interests
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States & States Program Administrator
On Wednesday, March 11, the Vermont Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee will meet on Senate Bill 321...  Read More > >
CSF News
CSF Welcomes Southeastern States Coordinator
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) welcomed Clay Chester as the latest addition to the CSF States Program Team last week.  Read More > > 

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