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

Fred Bird | Congressional Sportsmen"s Foundation

Fred Bird hosts The Sportsmen"s Voice, a podcast from the Congressional Sportsmen"s Foundation dedicated to conservation, hunting, and fishing advocacy. Join us as we explore key issues in hunting, fishing, outdoor access, gun rights and wildlife management. CSF exists to inform, influence and defend policies that protect and promote our outdoor traditions. Listen in as Fred delivers the most important news and explores the most pressing topics in the hunting, fishing, gun rights and outdoor

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Episode 72 - Wildlife Corridors Explained: How...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/04/16

Wildlife corridors are one of the most important, and misunderstood, current initiatives in wildlife conservation. From elk hunting in the Rockies to White-tailed movement in the Northeast, these migration routes and habitat connections directly influence herd health, hunting opportunity, and long-term wildlife management. With over 30 years of expertise in wildlife conservation and management as well as authoring Secretarial Order: 3362, Casey Stemler unpacks the corridors issues and brings the

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Texas Muzzleloader Rule Change Opens Door for Modern...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/04/15

A major Texas rule change could reshape muzzleloader seasons and bring new hunters into the fold.Turkey season may be stealing the spotlight, but a major regulatory shift in Texas is making waves across the hunting community. This conversation breaks down the recent update to muzzleloader regulations that now allows modern Firestick-style platforms for deer hunting, a move that aligns Texas with the majority of states already embracing this technology. You’ll hear how this change impacts

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Sport Fish Restoration Reauthorization Advances Amid...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/04/08

Critical conservation funding and access battles heat up as major policy wins stack nationwide.Momentum continues to build for sportsmen and women across the country as key conservation policies, hunting access protections, and fisheries funding measures move forward. From suppressor legislation in Kansas to public land trapping victories in Colorado, this week’s roundup highlights how state and federal decisions are shaping the future of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. At the

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Episode 71 - Building the Future of Conservation...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/04/02

What happens when kids trade screens for wetlands, woods, and real conservation experiences?The future of hunting, fishing, and conservation depends on something bigger than habitat alone. It depends on people. This conversation dives into how youth outdoor education programs are reshaping the next generation of conservation-minded citizens through hands-on experiences in the woods and on the water. From waterfowl hunting heritage to immersive conservation camps, the focus is on introducing

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Victory for Youth in California as 2022 Firearms...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/04/01

Major policy shifts could reshape hunting access, seasons, and opportunity across multiple states. After a long four-year legal battle, a federal court has overturned California’s youth firearm marketing law, marking a significant victory for youth sportsmen recruitment and Second Amendment rights. California’s sportsmen and women are a cornerstone of conservation funding through the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). Laws that restrict youth engagement not only infringe on

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New Jersey Fish and Game Fight and Nationwide Policy...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/03/25

A growing fight over wildlife control could reshape hunting and fishing nationwide.A major policy battle is unfolding in New Jersey that could redefine how wildlife management decisions are made and who gets a seat at the table. Proposed legislation would shift the balance of the state’s Fish and Game Council, replacing experienced hunters and anglers with representatives from loosely defined animal welfare organizations. The implications reach far beyond one state, touching the core of

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Episode 70 - Federal Wins for Anglers and Hunters...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/03/24

From red snapper seasons to wildfire policy, major decisions are shaping your days outdoors. Momentum is building in Washington on issues that directly impact hunting, fishing, and access to public lands and waters. Early 2026 has already delivered meaningful progress for anglers, boaters, and sportsmen who rely on better data, smarter management, and expanded opportunity. On the fisheries side, efforts to modernize mapping and access are moving closer to the finish line, giving saltwater and

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Hunter Education in Schools Passes Tennessee...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/03/18

A major win for hunters in Tennessee collides with rising policy fights over hunting, trapping, and outdoor traditions nationwide.Momentum for hunting and fishing access continues across the country, but not without resistance. This week’s roundup breaks down the policy battles shaping the future of the outdoors, from hunter education in schools to constitutional protections for hunting and fishing. Tennessee delivered a major victory for the hunting community as legislation allowing hunter

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TSV Roundup Week of March 9th, 2026

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/03/11

A high-stakes fight over Sunday hunting reveals how policy decisions shape opportunity for hunters nationwide.Access to the outdoors often hinges on legislation. In Maryland, the long-running debate over Sunday hunting is back in the spotlight, and the outcome could shape hunting opportunity for thousands of sportsmen. Fred sits down with Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Kaleigh Leager to break down the latest effort to expand Sunday hunting access in Maryland. The current rules remain

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Episode 69 - IP 28 Threat Explained: Oregon Hunting,...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/03/06

A radical ballot initiative could criminalize hunting, fishing, and farming across Oregon overnight.A sweeping ballot proposal in Oregon is raising alarm across the hunting, fishing, and agricultural communities. Initiative Petition 28, known as IP 28, would remove long-standing legal exemptions within the state’s animal abuse statutes. Those exemptions currently protect lawful activities such as hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife management, livestock production, pest control, and veterinary

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TSV Roundup Week of March 2nd, 2026

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2026/03/05

A billion-dollar salmon fishery hangs in the balance as Pebble Mine resurfaces. The long-running fight over the proposed Bristol Bay mine is back in the national spotlight, and hunters and anglers should be paying attention. At the center of the debate is the Pebble Mine, a massive open-pit mining project slated for the headwaters of the world’s largest wild sockeye salmon run. For decades, Bristol Bay has been a cornerstone of Alaska salmon fishing, supporting a billion-dollar commercial

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TSV Roundup Week of February 22nd, 2026

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/02/25

A sweeping ballot initiative could outlaw hunting, fishing, and wildlife management in Oregon.Oregon’s IP 28 is more than another anti-hunting proposal. It is a direct attempt to eliminate exemptions within the state’s animal cruelty statutes, effectively banning hunting, angling, trapping, ranching practices, and even common wildlife management tools. If passed, the measure would restrict predator control, criminalize certain animal husbandry practices, and severely limit the ability of

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Episode 68 - Sunday Hunting Victory in Pennsylvania:...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/02/19

A decades-long fight ends, opening new opportunity for hunters across Pennsylvania.Pennsylvania has officially expanded Sunday hunting, marking one of the most significant conservation policy wins in the Northeast. After years of stalled efforts and narrow defeats, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation along with the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Members, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and a broad coalition of conservation groups worked together to roll back long-standing

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TSV Roundup Week of February 16th, 2026

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/02/18

Longer red snapper seasons could transform South Atlantic fishing opportunities this year.Momentum is building for South Atlantic red snapper anglers from Florida to North Carolina. After years of frustrating two-day federal seasons, state-led data collection reforms may finally open the door to significantly expanded access. Florida is requesting a 39-day season, while Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are pursuing up to 62 days through exempted fishing permits and mandatory reporting

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Episode 67 - Hunter Education in Schools and the...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/02/12

The fight for hunting heritage is happening in classrooms and state capitols.The future of hunting, fishing, and America’s outdoor traditions depends on more than recruitment. It hinges on smart conservation policy, access to quality land, and educating the next generation about their role on the landscape. Leaders from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation break down proactive legislation shaping the sporting future across the Midwest and West. From hunter education in schools to

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TSV Roundup Week of February 9th, 2026

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/02/11

Wildlife policy battles are reshaping hunting access, conservation funding, and forest management nationwide.Fred breaks down the most consequential conservation news impacting hunters, anglers, and the broader outdoors community. From prestigious recognition in the hunting world to legislative fights that could redefine wildlife management, this conversation goes beyond headlines and into what it means for boots-on-the-ground sportsmen. Jeff Crane’s receipt of the Peter H. Capstick Hunting

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Episode 66 | Who Pays for Conservation? Michigan’s...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/02/05

License fees, fish hatcheries, and hunter education collide in Michigan’s high-stakes conservation debate.Michigan’s outdoor heritage runs on a model many hunters and anglers take for granted: user-funded conservation. Michigan DNR Deputy Director Shannon Lott and State Senator John Bumstead pull back the curtain on how hunting and fishing license dollars actually keep fisheries stocked, wildlife managed, and public lands open. The discussion centers on Michigan’s long-overdue license fee

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TSV Roundup Week of February 2nd, 2026

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/02/04

From classrooms to statehouses, the future of hunting access is being decided right now.State legislatures are moving fast, and the decisions being made right now will shape hunting and fishing access for decades. This nationwide conservation roundup breaks down the most important policy fights affecting sportsmen and women, from the Southeast to the Great Plains. The conversation opens with Tennessee’s push to expand hunter education opportunities by allowing schools to offer voluntary

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Episode 65 - Public Lands Under Fire: Policy Battles...

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/01/29

Behind closed doors, lawmakers decide the future of hunting, fishing, and access to public lands.Host Fred Bird sits down with a panel of seasoned policy experts to unpack one of the most consequential issues facing hunters and anglers today: the fight over public lands and wildlife management. This isn’t surface-level debate—it’s a clear-eyed look at how decisions are actually made, who influences them, and why sportsmen need to pay attention long before legislation hits the

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TSV Roundup Week of January 26th, 2026

The Sportsmen"s Voice | Hunting, Fishing and... ·

2026/01/28

A once-in-a-generation vote could decide the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife management in New Hampshire.Across the country, hunting and fishing traditions face mounting pressure from declining participation and well-funded opposition. In New Hampshire, that reality has sparked a pivotal effort to amend the state constitution and permanently secure the right to hunt, fish, and trap using traditional methods. This conversation breaks down why that fight matters now, what CACR 15

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