Episode 84 - Major Fisheries Wins and Wildfire Policy Updates for Sportsmen

From red snapper seasons to wildfire policy, federal action is reshaping opportunities for sportsmen nationwide. Federal policy is moving fast, and the decisions being made in Washington could have a direct impact on hunting, fishing, wildlife habitat, and access for sportsmen across the country. Chris Horton, Alex Dove, and Kent Keene break down a packed third quarter for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, covering major developments in fisheries policy, conservation, working lands, and federal forest management. Horton details the progress of MAPOceans, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act, cormorant management, salmon predation, and a new executive order focused on recreational saltwater fishing, fisheries data, habitat, and electronic reporting. The conversation also covers the South Atlantic red snapper season and new state-led data collection efforts that could influence future fisheries management. Dove explains where the Farm Bill stands, along with wildlife corridors, elk habitat, gray wolf management, and the challenges facing bipartisan legislation with a shrinking legislative calendar. Keene takes a deep dive into wildfire policy, prescribed fire, active forest management, timber markets, biofuel production, and efforts to prevent federal fire suppression costs from undermining long-term wildlife habitat work. For hunters, anglers, and anyone invested in healthy public lands and waters, this is an inside look at the policies shaping the seasons and opportunities ahead. Follow The Sportsmen's Voice for more weekly conversations on hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor policy. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: ⁠www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices