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Western Commissions Review Wolf Seasons


CSF supports science-based wolf management under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, advocating for state agency led strategies that sustain healthy wolf populations and promote recreational harvest opportunities, while minimizing conflicts with sportsmen, ranchers, and ungulates. 


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Senate Confirms Brian Nesvik for FWS Director

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is one of the most important federal agencies for sportsmen and women. CSF congratulates Nesvik on this well-deserved position and looks forward to working with him in his new capacity.


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South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Weighs in on Local Surf Fishing Ordinance



South Carolinians have a lot to brag about to their fellow hunters and anglers – whether it’s their beautiful beaches that offer relaxing surf fishing opportunities or their diverse public land hunting opportunities. Even with the legislature now out of session, the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus has remained engaged and committed to conserving this hunting and angling heritage.


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CSF Testifies on Protecting Critical Conservation Funding in Massachusetts




Providing free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses to the most deserving groups in our community is laudable; however, it is essential to do so in a way that maintains critical sportsmen-generated conservation funding. 




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Missouri Seeks to Expand Nighttime Coyote Hunting Opportunities



After opening opportunities for nighttime hunting for coyotes in 2020, the Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation are weighing an expanded season to take advantage of the predator population control benefits associated with hunting, while also providing increased opportunities for coyote hunters.


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Vote to Implement Florida Black Bear Season on the Horizon (Florida Sportsmen)


U.S. Forest Service Invests $106 Million in the Forest Legacy Program (United States Department of Agriculture)


USDA’s Hazardous Fuels Treatment Program Grants Reduce Wildfire Risk (Forbes)


New Sportsman’s Bridge Fishing Access Site Opening On Flathead River (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks)


Chance to Comment on Proposed 2026 Sport Fishing Regulations (Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife)


Rhode Island "Come Clam with Me"- Learn how to Clam! (Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management)


Discover how hunters, educators, and advocates are reshaping the future of hunting and conservation.


In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice, host Fred Bird explores the R3 movement—Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation—and its critical role in the future of hunting, shooting sports, and wildlife conservation across the U.S.


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