Why It Matters: Every year across the country, many bills are introduced that aim to provide certain segments of the population with free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses. While many of these bills are...

Read More Jan 23 2023

December 10, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - On December 8 and 9, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) hosted the 17th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit. Though traditionally an in-person event, this year's virtual...

Read More Dec 14 2020

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn February 28, an informational meeting on chronic-wasting disease (CWD) was held in the Mississippi State House following the recent discovery of CWD within the state. Intended to provide timely...

Read More Mar 08 2018

This week, a bipartisan gathering of state legislators from across the country attended the 14th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Acme, Michigan.Hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), this year’s...

Read More Oct 27 2017

Why It Matters: Every year bills are introduced that would allow individuals to purchase a free or heavily discounted hunting and/or fishing license. House Bill 300 would require that the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries,...

Read More Feb 26 2024

Why It Matters: Every year bills are introduced that would allow individuals to purchase a free or heavily discounted hunting and/or fishing license. Legislators tend to target deserving groups, such as first responders or veterans....

Read More Jan 22 2024

Why It Matters: With the creation of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund and the subsequent $10 million appropriation from the State General Fund, Mississippi received additional dollars to further qualify for federal conservation programs to...

Read More Feb 06 2023

On June 28, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council held their annual Mid-Year Meeting in Tupelo, Mississippi. NASC Executive Council Member and Mississippi State Rep. Scott Bounds said, ""I was proud to...

Read More Jul 05 2022

Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorWhy It Matters: With the passage of HB 606 and SB 2780 and pending the signature of Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Tate Reeves, Mississippi will have additional dollars to qualify for federal...

Read More Apr 11 2022

HighlightsWhy it Matters: Providing adequate funding for conservation is critical to supporting habitat work on public and private lands, managing Wildlife Management Areas, in addition to other lands open to sportsmen and women, managing fish...

Read More Jul 20 2021

Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn February 10, legislation that would create the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (Fund) and dedicate sales tax on outdoor gear for conservation purposes passed the Mississippi House of Representatives...

Read More Feb 16 2021

Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorRecently, the bicameral and bipartisan Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus (Caucus) announced the addition of two new Caucus Co-Chairs, Senator Sampson Jackson and Senator Neil Whaley.The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation welcomes Senator...

Read More Feb 08 2021

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