ON CAPITOL HILL
Federal Budget Sequestration and Its Impact on Americas Fish and Wildlife Resources
In August of 2011, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 aimed at cutting the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years by mandating automatic spending caps on the federal government's nondefense-related, mandatory and discretionary spending - known as sequestration. This legislation requires that...
IN THE STATES
Pennsylvania Anti-Poaching Bill (HB 2293) Signed into Law
On Wednesday, October 24th, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed a new anti-poaching bill (H.B. 2293) into law. House Bill 2293, which takes effect immediately, increased the maximum fine that can be given to people caught illegally harvesting...
Added Protection for Conservation Officers (HB 1417) Signed into Law
On October 24, 2012, Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett signed into law Pennsylvania HB 1417, a bill that increased the penalties for assaulting an officer of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. HB 1417 amends...
Resolution on Resident Canada Geese Clears Senate
On October 15, 2012, the Pennsylvania Senate adopted Senate Resolution 364, which urges the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend the hunting season for resident Canada geese in Pennsylvania. SR 364 is aimed at combating issues resulting from...
Senator Udall Hosts Sportsmen's Roundtable
On October 12, CSF's Western States Manager Andy Treharne attended a sportsmen's roundtable meeting hosted by Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus member Senator Mark Udall (CO) in Denver, Colorado. The meeting served as an opportunity for Senator Udall to...
UPCOMING CSF EVENTS
National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses' 9th Annual Sportsman - Legislator Summit
The National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) will be holding its 9th Annual Sportsman - Legislator Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in late November.
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