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Stewards of the conservation legacy 


By Chris Horton

On Capitol Hill
On December 17, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) voted to advance the recently introduced America's Conservation Enhancement Act (S. 3051)...  Read More > >

On December 19, Congress approved two legislative packages which include many strong provisions that will further conservation efforts and benefit America's sportsmen and women Read More > >
In the States
California: Action on the Delta Fisheries Management Policy and Striped Bass Policy Postponed Until February 
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator
On December 11, proposed updates to California's Delta Fisheries Management Policy and Striped Bass Policy were once again before the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission).  Read More > >

Massachusetts: Predatory and Furbearing Hunting Tournaments Banned
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator
On December 18, regrettable news developed out of  Massachusetts, as the Fisheries and Wildlife Board voted in favor of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's (MassWildlife)  proposed ban on predator hunting contests...   Read More > >
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States 
In preparation for the 2020 legislative session, the bipartisan and bicameral New York Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus has added a new leader to their ranks... Read More > >

North Carolina: CSF Makes Recommendations to Rebuild the Southern Flounder Fishery
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director
On December 18, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) submitted comments to the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries' (DMF) regarding ...  Read More > >

Oklahoma: Public comment period open for Wildlife Commission's proposed rules changes
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Wildlife Commission are currently seeking public comments on a series of 34 rule changes that have been proposed for 2020.   Read More > >

Pennsylvania: GSC Co-Chair Governor Tom Wolf Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for Landmark Sunday Hunting Bill
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States 
On December 17, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen's Caucus, held a ceremonial bill signing for S. 147 in Harrisburg, PA.  Read More > >
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Anglers for the Bahamas 
On behalf of CSF's partnership with Bass Pro Shops, we are proud to support their efforts in uniting the fishing community to help provide relief for the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian during the holiday season.
 
Please join us, and other anglers, by donating to  Convoy of Hope, an international humanitarian relief organization. To make a direct donation or learn more about this effort, please visit  www.anglersforthebahamas.org .  
 
Together, we're FISHIN' FOR A MISSION.

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Seeking Outreach Assistant and Southeastern States Coordinator
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) is looking to fill two full-time positions, Outreach Assistant and Southeastern States Coordinator, in the Washington, DC office.

        
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