Farm Bill Momentum Builds While Hunting Access and Traditions Face New Threats | TSV Roundup Week of May 4th, 2026

Major legislation, access wins, and looming bans collide as hunters fight for the future. Momentum is building in Washington as a long-awaited Farm Bill clears the House, bringing real implications for wildlife habitat, public access, and the future of hunting and fishing across the country. This report breaks down what the updated legislation means for sportsmen and women, from the Conservation Reserve Program to expanded opportunities through Voluntary Public Access - Habitat Incentive Program funding (VPA-HIP). If you care about private land access, habitat management, and the future of deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, and upland bird seasons, this is worth your time. At the same time, serious threats are taking shape at the state level. Oregon’s IP 28 continues advancing, with potential to upend hunting, fishing, trapping, and even basic wildlife management practices. Virginia’s legislative session raises concerns for gun owners, while Minnesota expands crossbow access during archery season, opening doors for aging hunters and those with injuries to stay in the field. There is also positive movement in South Carolina, where hunting and fishing access legislation is gaining ground, reinforcing the importance of protecting opportunity for the next generation of outdoorsmen. From turkey hunting season updates to conservation policy battles, this is a clear-eyed look at where things stand and what’s at stake for the sporting community. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Follow The Sportsmen’s Voice wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1705085498 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices