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By CSF President 
Jeff Crane

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On Capitol Hill
Congress Approves Public Lands Package, Sends to President's Desk 
A long awaited package of provisions for sportsmen's access and habitat conservation, the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47) was advanced by the House of Representatives, and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Read More > >

CSF Joins More Than 200 Organizations in Support of USDA Wildlife Services
On February 26, 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... Read More > >

In the States
Governors Sportsmen's Caucus Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Conservation
On Saturday, members of the bipartisan  Governors Sportsmen's Caucus
(GSC) recognized the GSC's 10th Anniversary, and reflected on sportsmen's conservation victories as a result of efforts by 
pro-sportsmen governors across the country.   

Florida: Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Host Education Event for Legislators and Staff
By  Bee Frederick , Southeastern States Director
On February 19, the Florida Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus hosted an educational and informational event at a local shooting range outside of Tallahassee for legislators and staff. Read More > >

Georgia: Sportsmen's Community Gathers for Keeping Georgia Wild Day
By  Bee Frederick , Southeastern States Director
On February 19, the Georgia sportsmen's community and numerous legislative and administrative officials gathered at the Georgia State Capitol for the 17th Annual "Keeping Georgia Wild" Day. 
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Maine: Nonbiodegradable Hook and Lure Ban Referred to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
By  Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator
On February 27, the Joint Committee of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife voted to postpone taking any legislative action regarding SB 208, An Act to Require Biodegradable...  Read More > > 

Maine Sees Promising Future for Crossbow Use
By  Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator
Recently, HB 28, An Act to Allow the Use of Crossbows During the Archery Season on Deer, was reconsidered by Maine 's Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Read More > >

Oregon: Bill to Ban Coyote Contests Receives Hearing
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior Manager
On February 28, the Oregon Senate Committee on Judiciary held a hearing on a bill that, as amended, would ban individuals from participating in... Read More > >

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Seeking Comments on Proposed Freshwater Fishing Regulations
By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior Director and Fisheries
Earlier this month, the  Texas  Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) released a series of proposed regulatory changes for freshwater fisheries in the state. Read More > >

CSF Seeking Office Coordinator
CSF is seeking an Office Coordinator to assist with all aspects of non-profit fundraising in the Washington, DC office.  Read More  > >

        
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