Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Vote Delays Menhaden Management as a Keystone Species
On November 13 and 14, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) met and voted 16-2 to continue managing Atlantic menhaden as a single, commercially harvested species, despite thousands of comments from anglers, coastal businesses and others urging the Commission to take a more conservative management approach.Read More > >
Colorado: Parks & Wildlife Commission Passes Resolution Supporting Great Sand Dunes Elk Management
On November 16, the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission approved a resolution expressing support for the acquisition of nearly 13,000 acres of privately owned land for addition to the National Park Service's Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. Read More > >
Kansas: Caucus Hosts Annual Fall Pheasant Hunt
On November 14, the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus gathered at Ravenwood Lodge outside of Topeka, Kansas, for their annual pheasant hunt and luncheon. Read More > >
Massachusetts: Joint Committee Holds Hearing on Firearm Suppressor Bills
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November 16, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a hearing on over 50 firearms-related bills. Included in the hearing were Senate Bills 1317 and 1340 - both sponsored by members of the bipartisan and bicameral Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus - which would authorize the ownership of firearm suppressors in the Bay State. Read More > >
Pennsylvania: Caucus Members Co-Host Open House on Chronic Wasting Disease
Recently, two members of the bipartisan and bicameral Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Caucus in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), hosted an Open House on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Read More > >
