The Sportsmen's Voice
The Sportsmen's Voice (TSV) is a newsletter used to keep friends and the partners and legislators who work with the CSF informed on the progress the CSF is making on legislation and issues affecting sportsmen and upcoming events at both the state and federal levels. Originally published as a monthly newsletter, TSV is now a bi-weekly publication.
The Sportsmen's Voice - 2012 editions:
The CSF Honors the Passing of Don McMillan
On Capitol Hill: Unprecedented Pro-Sportsmen Legislation Passed in the U.S. House of Representatives; The Truth About H.R. 4089: How This Legislation Will Impact our Nation's Treasures; National Marine Protected Areas Center Undergoes External Review Process;and Continuing Concerns Over National Park Service Recreational Fishing Closures.
In the States:Maryland Passes Historic Pro-Sportsmen Measures; Vermont Caucus Reception Resounding Success; and Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration 75th Anniversary.
CSF Events: Southeastern Region - Fishing Tournament and Raffel to Benefit CSF - One Week Left!!; The CSF and NRA Gear Up for the 2012 National Conventions; The CSF, Ducks Unlimited and National Shooting Sports Foundation Host Briefing on the North American Wetlands Conservation Act; and The CSF Co-Sponsors Jim Range National Casting Call Reception
Board Updated: Bruce Culpepper Joins the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Board of Directors
On Capitol Hill: Public Comment Period Ends for the National Ocean Policy Draft Implementation Plan; The Miami Herald Slams Recreational Fishing Organizations for Opposition to Biscayne Bay MPA; Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Site Visit to Sonoran Desert National Monument; and CSF President Jeff Crane and Vice President Gary Kania Appointed to the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council.
In the States: Iowa - Sierra Club Sues over the Use of Traditional Ammunition; New Hampshire - Further Restrictions on Lead Fishing Tackle Clears Senate; New York - New York Sportsmen's Advisory Council (NYSAC) Created; Southeastern Region - Fishing Tournament and Raffle to Benefit CSF; Western Region - Western Governors Association's (WGA) Get Out West! Advisory Group (GOWAG); and Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) 75th Anniversary.
CSF Events: CSF Breakfast Briefing; and CSF's Annual Congressional Shoot-Out and Industry Challenge.
A Special Recognition to Phil Morlock, CSF Board Member, inducted into Canadian Angler Hall of Fame
On Capitol Hill: House to vote on Sportsmen's Heritage Act
Outdoor Industry News: InterMedia Outdoors Launches Sportsmenvote.com and The NSSF Launches Gunvote.com
Second Amendment News: Federal Judge Curbs MD Law
In the States: synopsis of legislation the CSF is currently watching in state legislatures.
The EPA Denies a Petition to Restrict Lead Tackle; The Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act; Sunday Hunting in Virginia; Gun Sales Increasing; CA Game Commissioner Goes Cougar Hunting in Idaho; National Shooting Sports Foundation Turns 50
In the States: synopsis of legislation the CSF is currently watching in state legislatures.