Reports & Data

Recognizing the need to provide policy makers, media and the sportsmen's community with accurate and compelling information on hunting and fishing, CSF produces reports and public opinion surveys aimed at advancing a pro-sportsmen's agenda in the political arena. 

Economic Impact Report 

Every five years in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Survey on hunters and anglers, CSF produces a report on the economic impact hunters and anglers have on the economy.  This information is vital in helping policy makers, media and the public better understand the impact hunting and fishing activities have on the national and local economy as well as their size as a constituency.

Biological Impacts of Banning Lead Sinkers 

Mortality in some waterfowl species has been linked to ingestion of lead fishing sinkers and has prompted several states to impose bans on the sale or use of lead sinkers. The American Sportfishing Association and the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association each published a report disputing the scientific evidence used to advocate banning lead sinkers in fishing.

Marine Protected Areas

MPAs are established to purportedly protect threatened fish stocks and sensitive habitat within specified boundaries. The establishment of MPAs is increasingly leading to the creation of restrictive ‘no-take' reserves resulting in significant permanent closures for recreational fishing, especially in saltwater. Consequently, recreational anglers are being blocked out of miles of prime fishing areas.