The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

In this special episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, the LAST one before the election, host Fred Bird discusses the importance of voting in the upcoming elections, particularly for hunters, anglers, target shooters, trappers and other sportsmen and women in key conservation battleground states like Colorado and Florida. Hear from Travis Thompson and Mark Lance who discuss Florida’s Amendment...

In this powerhouse episode of The Sportsmen's Voice, host Fred Bird sits down with Gregg Ritz, the legendary Huntmaster, to explore the incredible rebirth of Thompson Center and the game-changing evolution of muzzleloading. Get ready to dive deep into the history of Thompson Center, uncover the importance of wildlife management, and understand the cultural shifts that are reshaping hunting today....

In this week's episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred is joined once again by CSF’s own Chris Horton to discuss the current state of fisheries legislation, access and advocacy ahead of the new administration that will be decided Election Day, highlighting the state of a number of fisheries access bills including the MAP Waters Act and more. They cover recent policy recommendations for the...

In this week's episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred is joined once again by CSF’s ow Barry Snell to discuss the current state of gun legislation in California, highlighting the recent passage of anti-gun bills and the unique political landscape shaped by urban and rural divides. Barry Snell discusses the implications of these laws, the resilience of gun owners, and the importance of comm...

In this special episode continuing coverage of our legislative priorities in Congress, Fred Bird is joined on Capitol Hill by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Wild Sheep Foundation’s Corey Mason, and Ryan Bronson of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to discuss The Wildlife Movements Through Partnerships Act. Fred and the guests discuss the benefits of the bill to wildlife migration for big and s...

In this special episode, Fred Bird is joined on Capitol Hill by Utah Congressman Blake Moore, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Larry Kane, and Silencer Central Founder and CEO Brandon Maddox to discuss The Tax Stamp Fund Reallocation Bill. Fred and the guests discuss misinformation surrounding the bill, how the bill seeks to be a net boon to conservation in the United States, and also pro...

In this week's episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred is joined once again by  CSF Director of Federal Relations Taylor Schmitz to discuss the recent decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to close the Bears Ears National Monument to recreational shooting, a move that has raised concerns among the sporting community. Fred and Taylor delve into the implications of legislation such...

In this week's episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred is back covering all that’s fit to print related to hunting, fishing, and other conservation matters across the nation. Fred begins by reporting that the President and 44 (a new record!) Governors signed proclamations celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day, citing the contributions of sportsmen and women to conservation efforts ac...

In the FIRST of TWO lead stories on this episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred catches up with the Speaker of the House, Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana to discuss the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus as a shining example of bipartisan cooperation and advancing pro sporting legislation, while in a hyper partisan environment. Fred then follows up with CSF Senior Director of Fisher...

In this special episode, Fred Bird is joined by Johnny Morris, the legendary Founder and Lead Outfitter of Bass Pro Shops, along with Jeff Crane, President and CEO of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF), to commemorate National Hunting and Fishing Day. This conversation dives deep into the significance of this special day, highlighting the vital role that hunting and fishing play in con...

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...

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...

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 update...

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 ad...

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...

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...

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 perce...

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 producti...

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 t...

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 wildfir...

Fred is joined by Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Vice President of Policy, Brent Miller on the heels of an incredible mid-year policy report. Brent takes us through the process of turning ideas into action for the sporting community, and shares the tremendous successes that CSF has garnered over the past year - along with a sneak preview of where we are going from here! Read the full Outdoor...

This week's Sportsmen's Voice Roundup covers all the news that’s fit to print for sportsmen around the nation, including CSF speaking out against the flounder closure season in North Carolina, talking garbage in California, an update on the Massachusetts firearm bill, and more.   Takeaways North Carolina anglers are facing a summer flounder closure in addition to recent hits to recreational fishin...

This week's Sportsmen's Voice Roundup covers various topics, including the American Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council meeting, opposition to wilderness designations in Big Cypress, a computer glitch impacting special hunt permits in Washington State, the importance of recreational shooting to conservation funding, a...

Join Fred in this week's short but information-packed episode as he welcomes CSF Senior Director of Fisheries Policy, Chris Horton, and special guest, Congressman Garret Graves. They dive deep into the significant role of offshore oil and gas infrastructure in enhancing marine habitats and supporting both recreational and commercial fishing. Congressman Graves sheds light on the success of the Rig...

This week's Sportsmen's Voice Roundup covers the defeat of a ban on hunting, fishing, trapping, and even ranching in Oregon and the potential for a right to hunt and fish constitutional amendment in 2026; updates on the anti-hunting ballot initiative in Colorado; firearm purchaser's privacy legislation in New Hampshire;and land conservation legislation in North Carolina; andupdates on the Atlantic...