Why It Matters: Oregon’s law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital role in funding conservation and wildlife management efforts throughout the state. Under the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a unique...

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Why It Matters: Oregon’s law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital role in funding conservation and wildlife management efforts throughout the state. Under the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a unique...

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Why It Matters: Oregon’s law-abiding hunters and shooters have long played a vital role in funding conservation and wildlife management efforts throughout the state. Under the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a unique “user pays –...

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Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy, Robert Matthews, Senior Coordinator, Upper Midwestern StatesWhy It Matters: For the many sportsmen and women who are not fortunate enough to own property on which...

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Contact: Joseph Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeast StatesHighlightsWhy It Matters: Sportsmen and women have played a crucial role in funding conservation efforts in the United States for over 80 years. The American System of Conservation Funding...

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Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture PolicyHighlightsWhy it Matters: The conversations around firearms and firearm ownership continue to be a polarizing topic in American culture. To protect against legislative threats to...

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Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorHighlightsWhy it Matters: Fish and Wildlife game species that are cherished by hunters and anglers are thriving thanks to the financial contributions of sportsmen and women. Unfortunately, the roughly $3...

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Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorIn light of the actions being taken by legislatures responding to COVID-19, the Connecticut General Assembly will remain suspended until April 13 – though this date is subject to...

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Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn February 19, the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a meeting in Hartford, CT to discuss logistics regarding the upcoming Caucus Game-Meat Tasting Reception, proposed regulations from the...

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Why It Matters: Law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital role in funding conservation through various wildlife management nationwide. Recently, state legislatures have begun proposing state excise taxes in addition to the...

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North America’s approach to wildlife management is unique to the world, as wildlife – primarily in the United States and Canada – are managed as public trust resources for the benefit of all citizens. The...

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Revenue from sporting licenses is a crucial element for funding state fish and wildlife agencies’ conservation efforts across the nation. However, well-intentioned programs to offer free and discounted licenses to certain qualified individuals/groups have the...

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