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By Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.
In this episode of the Sportsman's Voice Roundup, Fred Bird covers key events and updates in the world of conservation and outdoor sports for America’s hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers. Fred highlights the recent Dingell-Young Sportsmen's Legacy Award presented to Johnny Morris, the legendary Founder and Lead Outfitter of Bass Pro Shops, the importance of bipartisan efforts in conservation through the Congressional Sportsman's Caucus, and successful black bear management stories from Oregon and Louisiana. Additionally, Fred covers initiatives like free fishing days aimed at engaging newcomers in angling and updates on waterfowl hunting seasons in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Fred Bird is joined, in true New England style after a morning of weeding and mulching, by 4-term New Hampshire Governor and Governor Sportsman’s Caucus Chairman Chris Sununu to discuss his distinguished career as ‘The Conservation Governor.’ Governor Sununu talks about his own passion for hunting and fishing, how his leadership on conservation issues has led to better outcomes across the board on everything from attracting businesses from less-friendly states to building bridges between communities, landowners, and users; and more.
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This week's roundup lead story sees CSF Director of Federal Relations Taylor Schmitz rejoin Fred on the show to cover his recent trip to Capitol Hill to testify on behalf of 3 CSF priority bills before Congress, including the bipartisan Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer for Wildlife Recreation Act, the Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act, and the BioSafe Act.
Fred then covers all the news updates related to wildlife management and hunting around the nation, including firearm preemption laws and their roles protecting opportunities for sportsmen and women, the role of nonresident hunters in conservation of the Western US, hunting dog policy and an update on the first anniversary of the Sportsman’s Voice Podcast! A big THANK YOU to all our listeners on this achievement!
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This week's roundup lead story covers recent efforts to complicate the regulatory process for setting harvest limits in Indiana, driving a further need for sportsmen in the state to be more vocal than ever. CSF’s Bob Matthews joins Fred on the Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast to discuss.
Fred then covers all the news updates related to wildlife management and hunting around the nation, including the adoption of temporary bear hunting rules in Idaho. the impact of grizzly bear management on trapping opportunities, the importance of catch and release practices in saltwater fishing and the need to maximize fish survival, an update on National Hunting and Fishing Day in Mississippi and the concerning implementation of ammunition background checks in several states.
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Fred is joined in this episode by John Culclasure, the newly appointed Director of Forest Policy for CSF. John dives deep into the critical role of forest policy and management in conserving wildlife habitats and enhancing access for sportsmen and women across the nation. From the challenges of managing federal lands to the importance of private forestry practices, this conversation sheds light on key issues impacting hunters, anglers, and trappers.
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This week's roundup lead story covers the East Coast legislative sportsmen's caucuses' efforts to address the vessel strike rule on North Atlantic Right Whales. Fred and CSF’s own Conner Barker report on the potential economic impact of the vessel strike reduction rule, as well as the safety concerns for boaters, along with the rule's inconsistency with states’ approved plans.
Fred then covers all the news updates related to wildlife management and hunting around the nation, including the No-Net-Loss policy and dove hunting seasons. The No-Net-Loss policy aims to limit the loss of access to hunting and fishing opportunities by establishing a minimum acreage of publicly owned areas open to sportsmen and women. Several states have implemented this policy, while others are still working through legislative options. And, with fall in the air, dove hunting seasons - which are the first fall hunting opportunity for many hunters - are coming along with your pumpkin spice lattes. Fred highlights that dove hunting is an approachable entry point for those interested in the outdoors and provides a recruitment opportunity for new hunters. Fred ends the roundup with a report on a successful event in California where a key water quality bill was passed.
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Fred is joined by returning guest and CSF Director, Federal Relations Taylor Schmitz to cover the American Wildlife Conservation Partners Summer Meeting, the importance of funding for conservation, and the challenges of the upcoming political cycle, including the need for increased funding for conservation and the challenges ahead such as the importance of bipartisan support and changing the perception of conservation as a luxury to a necessity.
Fred then covers all the news updates related to wildlife management and hunting around the nation, including Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) detection in Washington State, the Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry joining the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, efforts to provide free and discounted licenses for veterans, and the management of bear populations in New Hampshire. The conversation also touches on the importance of hunting as a wildlife management tool and the need for responsible outdoor practices.
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Fred is joined by Adam Putnam, the CEO of Ducks Unlimited to discuss a slew of recent policy successes (and challenges!) in the sporting community, including the Duck Stamp Modernization Act and the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act. Putnam also dives deep into the current state of waterfowl conservation, the importance of habitat improvement, the state of brood production and counting in a drought environment and the need to engage and educate the next generation of wildlife scientists and conservationists. Adam Putnam also talks about his love of hunting sea ducks and highlights the importance of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation in advancing the cause of hunting and angling.
Takeaways
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Fred is joined in this week's lead story for the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup by CSF’s Assistant Manager for the Southwestern States, Barry Snell. Barry and Fred talk about ‘the Alamo for sportsmen in America’ - the proposed cat hunting ban in Colorado, and how citizens from around the country can get involved and help fight the fight.
Then, dive in with Fred as he covers all the news that’s fit to print for sportsmen around the nation, including a North Atlantic Right Whale conservation update, proposed excise tax on ammo in Nebraska, New Hampshire updates electronic Duck Stamp regulations, and a successful NCSL reception held in Kentucky!
Takeaways
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Fred is joined in this week's lead story for the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup by CSF’s Northwestern States Senior Coordinator Marie Neumiller. The conversation discusses the impact of wildfires on hunting and fishing seasons in the Western United States, highlighting closures and restrictions in Oregon and Montana due to active fires and high temperatures. The team also explores the causes of wildfires, the importance of responsible forest management, and the potential reimbursement of license and special tag draws for affected hunters.
Dive in with Fred as he covers all the news that’s fit to print for sportsmen around the nation, including sustainable forest management, updates on walleye fishing regulations in Minnesota, reimbursement for Free and Discounted Hunting and Fishing Licenses to Fish and Wildlife agencies, the proposed hunt fish rule by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and an update on the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus.
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The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.