TSV Roundup Week of May 26th, 2025

In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, CSF’s own Fred Bird breaks down the latest legislative battles and victories shaping hunting, fishing, and conservation policy across the U.S. From a controversial anti-conservation ballot initiative in Colorado to critical updates on North Carolina’s recreational flounder regulations, to spotlighting West Virginia’s productive legislative session for the outdoor community and Iowa’s strong push to constitutionally protect hunting and fishing rights, Fred covers what sportsmen and women need to know now. Takeaways Colorado's Anti-Conservation Ballot Initiative: What it means to create a “parallel” wildlife commission—and why sportsmen are pushing back. North Carolina Flounder Fishing Update: New regulations aimed at parity and protecting a vital recreational fishery. West Virginia Legislative Wins: A look at pro-sportsmen legislation that made progress this session. Iowa's Constitutional Amendment: The movement to enshrine the right to hunt and fish in the state constitution. The Dangers of Ballot Box Biology: How bypassing science in wildlife management can harm conservation efforts. Economic Impact: Why recreational fishing is a key driver of North Carolina’s outdoor economy. The Role of Advocacy: How engagement and accurate reporting are vital in shaping effective outdoor policy. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Sign up for FREE legislative tracking through CSF’s Tracking the Capitols tool: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/tracking-the-capitols/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices