TSV Roundup Week of March 9th, 2026

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 one of the most confusing regulatory frameworks in the country, varying county by county and species by species. The proposed legislation aims to expand hunting hours on Sundays while balancing competing interests from other outdoor user groups. The discussion also tackles opposition from segments of the waterfowl hunting community, misconceptions about migratory bird management, and how Atlantic Flyway regulations ensure sustainable waterfowl populations. Beyond Maryland, the roundup covers key conservation policy developments affecting hunters and anglers across the country. Recreational anglers and boaters are invited to help shape improvements to the North Atlantic right whale vessel strike rule. In Tennessee, several bills supporting hunter education and wildlife funding are advancing through the legislature. Indiana moves closer to protecting shooting ranges from local zoning restrictions, while Utah closes out a legislative session that produced several wins for sportsmen. The episode also explores a controversial forestry proposal in Vermont that could limit active forest management on public lands. For hunters and anglers who care about access, wildlife management, and the future of outdoor traditions, these policy conversations matter. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations that connect you to conservation policy. 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