Nebraska's Legislature Upholds Governor's Veto of An Unjustified Attempt To Ban Mountain Lion Hunting
On April 2, sportsmen-friendly legislators upheld Governor Heineman's veto of Nebraska L 671, and, in so doing, protected the future of successful science-based natural resource management while also upholding the integrity of Nebraska's state constitution. While Nebraska L 671 would have done nothing to help the mountain lion population or any other species of wildlife in the state, it would have undermined ...
New York: Crossbow Use Approved for Hunting On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the New York 2014-2015 approved budget - which the Assembly and Senate approved on March 31 - was signed into law. Included in the approved state budget are provisions which will allow crossbow use for all small game and any big game season that includes firearms. Additionally, crossbows will be allowed during...
California: Houndsmen Look to Restore Hunting Rights
In September of 2012, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1221, legislation outlawing the use of dogs for hunting bears and bobcats in the state. Sponsored by anti-hunting groups, the bill was seen by many as a direct attack on California's sportsmen and women which limits the ability to...
South Carolina: Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Hosts Sporting Clays Shoot
On March 20, the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus hosted a sporting clays shoot and BBQ dinner in Camden, South Carolina. The event provided an opportunity for sportsmen and women legislators to take a break from the Capitol for a competitive and fun afternoon with fellow members of the...
CSF NEWS Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Partners with Central Florida Shootout The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) is pleased to partner with the Central Florida Shootout, held from May 2 - 4 in Port Canaveral, Florida. The Shootout includes over 1,500 participants and encourages youth to get involved with angling by providing them...
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