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During the last two Presidential elections, the sportsmen's vote garnered media attention across the country. Candidates were taking to the field and waters to demonstrate that they were one of us. However, thus far 2008 presidential candidates have not been as active in courting the sportsmen's vote. Sportsmen and the industries that serve them need to make sure that we are keeping our issues top of mind with the candidates and highlighting the active and large voting bloc that sportsmen represent coupled with the economic impact that their activities have on national and state economies.
CSF will conduct a survey of sportsmen prior to the 2008 presidential election. The results of the survey will be distributed broadly to the media, state and federal legislators, as well as to candidates in order to allow public and elected officials to be better informed of what issues are of concern to sportsmen and women.
Turning Out to Vote - Sportsmen Hit Their Target at the Polls
American sportsmen know that their passion for the outdoor must be matched with active participation in the political process. Lawmakers and regulators make decisions every day that affect sportsmen. Hunters and anglers pay attention, and take those decisions into account when they vote.
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It is estimated that there are 40 million sportsmen of voting age in the U.S., nearly a third of the entire vote.
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Nearly 8 in 10 hunters always vote in presidential elections, while 6 in 10 always vote in non-presidential elections.
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80% of sportsmen consider themselves "likely voters."
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Approximately 20% of the entire population of major swing states - Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida - hold either a hunting or fishing license, or both.
