TSV Roundup Week of January 27th, 2025

During this week's edition of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred covers some HUGE breaking news regarding some key conservation bills in Congress, talks challenges faced by state wildlife management authorities, and dives deep into the importance of venison donation programs, and the role of sportsmen and women in conservation efforts around the nation. Takeaways A New State Legislative Session Underway: It’s that time of year, with state legislative sessions under way and with them new bills to watch being introduced that may impact conservation funding and the sporting lifestyle. Get the update on what’s on the horizon in your state from Fred! Free Licenses In Mississippi: A proposal for free licensing, which can sound great at first glance, could threaten funding for wildlife management and important sportsmen’s initiatives. Big Changes In Washington: Governance changes in Washington could affect public input in wildlife management, highlighting the need for bipartisan support for wildlife management initiatives. Venison Donation Drives: Venison donation programs are vital for community support of hunting and wildlife management, but inflation is impacting the sustainability of venison donation programs. 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