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The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
by Fred Bird | Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
Fred Bird hosts The Sportsmen's Voice, a podcast from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation dedicated to conservation, hunting, and fishing advocacy. Join us as we explore key issues in hunting, fishing, outdoor access, gun rights and wildlife management. CSF exists to inform, influence and defend policies that protect and promote our outdoor traditions. Listen in as Fred delivers the most important news and explores the most pressing topics in the hunting, fishing, gun rights and outdoor heritage spaces.
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Sunday Hunting Opportunities are Improving Across the East Coast | TSV Roundup Week of October 5th, 2026
Sunday hunting restrictions are disappearing, but some states are still fighting to keep hunters out. The fight over Sunday hunting continues across the East Coast, with North Carolina and South Carolina among the last states maintaining some restrictions on when hunters can take to the field....
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Episode 85 - Colorado’s Right to Hunt and Fish Debate: What Sportsmen Need to Know with Chris Dorsey
Colorado’s wildlife future is heading to the ballot, with hunting and fishing at stake. Colorado has become a major battleground in the national debate over hunting, fishing, wildlife management, and the role of sportsmen in conservation. Chris Dorsey and Brent Miller join Fred Bird to unpack...
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Federal Hunting Council Gains New Sportsmen Representation Across America | TSV Roundup Week of September 28th, 2026
Hunters and anglers have a bigger seat at the table as federal conservation policy takes shape. Federal hunting and conservation policy takes center stage as the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation continues its long-standing role representing hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and...
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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....
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Executive Orders Reshape Hunting and Fishing Access Nationwide | TSV Roundup Week of September 21st, 2026
Two new federal executive orders could reshape how hunters and anglers access public lands and fisheries. September brings hunting season, fall fishing, and a major week for federal sportsmen’s policy. The latest Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup breaks down two executive orders signed by President Trump...
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Hunter Education Heads to New Hampshire High Schools Through Learn Everywhere | TSV Roundup Week of September 14th, 2026
Hunter education is finding a new path into classrooms, opening doors for the next generation of hunters and conservationists. The latest Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup arrives with hunting seasons opening across the country and a major hunter education development in New Hampshire. The state Board of...
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Colorado’s Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment Takes Center Stage | TSV Roundup Week of September 7th, 2026
Colorado hunters and anglers face a pivotal vote that could shape wildlife management for generations. The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup covers the latest conservation and hunting news from across the country, with this week’s conversation focused on Colorado’s proposed constitutional right to hunt…
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Episode 83 - The Real Yellowstone: Ranching, Wildlife, Hunting, and Conservation
What happens when ranchers, hunters, other conservationists, and rewilders fight over the future of the West? Tom Opre returns to discuss The Real Yellowstone, a documentary examining the complicated relationship between ranching, wildlife, conservation, and the changing landscape of the American...
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Recreational Fishing’s Missing Billions: The Data Behind Gulf Allocation | TSV Roundup Week of August 31st, 2026
NOAA’s latest recreational fishing numbers leave out billions, raising serious questions about fisheries management and allocation. Recreational fishing is one of the most economically significant parts of America’s outdoors economy, but a major change in federal data collection could be...
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North Carolina Fisheries Ruling Shows the Power of the Right to Hunt and Fish | TSV Roundup Week of August 24th, 2026
NOAA’s latest recreational fishing numbers leave out billions, raising serious questions about fisheries management and allocation. Recreational fishing is one of the most economically significant parts of America’s outdoors economy, but a major change in federal data collection could be...
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Episode 82 - Major Sportsmen’s Policy Wins Reshape Hunting Access Nationwide
Hunting access, conservation funding, and the right to hunt and fish are all facing major battles nationwide. The sportsmen’s policy landscape is moving fast, with more than 100 state-level policy wins already secured this year and hundreds more issues still in play. Brent Miller, Vice President…
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Largest Hunting and Fishing Access Expansion in U.S. History | TSV Roundup Week of August 17th, 2026
More public access is opening up this fall, but hunters and anglers need to know where. The Department of the Interior has finalized the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service history, creating nearly 1,500 new opportunities across 111...
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The SHARKED ACT and MAPOceans: The Fishing Bills Closing In | TSV Roundup Week of August 10th, 2026
Several major fishing priorities are closer to becoming law than most sportsmen realize right now. Congress is on August recess, but the work continues behind the scenes on legislation affecting hunters, anglers, fisheries, and conservation funding. Chris Horton, Senior Director of Fisheries…
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Episode 81 - Trapping's Biggest Comeback and Why Conservation Depends on It
Modern trapping is growing fast as sportsmen and women rediscover one of wildlife conservation's most effective tools. Trapping is experiencing an unexpected resurgence across America, and the reasons go far beyond fur. Jason Wisniewski, President of the Fur Takers of America, joins Fred Bird to...
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California Gun Bills and Drone Debates Shape Conservation Policy | TSV Roundup Week of August 3rd, 2026
Big policy battles today could reshape tomorrow's hunting traditions, access, and fair chase ethics. The dog days of summer haven't slowed conservation policy, and this week's roundup covers the legislation and debates every hunter should have on their radar. California enters the final month of...
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Oregon IP28 Defeated as Colorado Fur Ban Falls Short | TSV Roundup Week of July 27th, 2026
Conservation victories prove organized sportsmen can still shape wildlife policy before lasting damage is done. For hunters, trappers, and conservation advocates, policy battles don't stop when the hunting season ends. This week,The Sportsmen's Voice Roundup breaks down two major victories that...
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Episode 80 - African Trophy Hunting Truths: Conserving Wildlife Through Sustainable Use
Conservation succeeds when wildlife has real value to the people living alongside it every day. Robbie Kroger returns from three weeks across South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia with firsthand insight into the challenges shaping African wildlife conservation. The conversation breaks down...
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Fix Our Forests Before the Next Wildfire Season Arrives | TSV Roundup Week of July 20th, 2026
Healthy forests begin with better management before the next wildfire threatens wildlife, habitat, and communities. Wildfire smoke stretched across much of North America this summer, but the conversation goes far beyond poor air quality. Forest management, wildlife habitat, and the future of…
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Make America Beautiful Again Commission Prioritizes Hunting, Fishing, and Public Access | TSV Roundup Week of July 13th, 2026
Hunters and anglers just received major recognition that could shape public land access for generations. The latest conservation news roundup dives into one of the biggest policy developments for America's sporting community. The Trump administration has released its first progress report on the...
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Episode 79 - Hunt Fish 250: Protecting America's Public Lands Through Science and Conservation Leadership
America's conservation legacy depends on today's decisions about public lands, wildlife, and outdoor access. America's unmatched system of wildlife conservation didn't happen by accident. It was built by hunters, anglers, and generations of leaders willing to invest in the future of our public...
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii's "Vampire Rule" for Sportsmen | TSV Roundup Week of July 6th, 2026
A landmark court victory could reshape firearm policy across the country. For hunters, anglers, and recreational shooters, constitutional rights don't end at the trailhead or the parking lot. A major U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Hawaii's so-called "vampire rule" could have lasting...
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Episode 78 - Hunt Fish 250: Protecting America's Outdoor Legacy for the Next 250 Years
The future of hunting and fishing depends on decisions being made today. What does conservation leadership look like for the next 250 years of America? In this special Hunt Fish 250 conversation, Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops Executive Vice President J.P. Morris share a...
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Colorado Fur Ban Fight and Conservation Policy Across America | TSV Roundup Week of June 29th, 2026
Conservation battles are reshaping hunting's future, and every sportsman and woman has a stake in the outcome. Colorado's latest effort to ban the sale of wild fur products highlights a growing challenge facing hunters, trappers, anglers, and everyone who values science-based wildlife management....
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Episode 77 - Hunt Fish 250: The Wild Turkey Comeback and Conservation's Greatest Success Story
The bird almost disappeared forever. The recovery changed American conservation history. Throughout the entirety of America's conservation history, sportsmen and women have helped shape the future of America's fish and wildlife. Few examples illustrate that legacy better than the wild turkey. In...
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Massachusetts Sunday Hunting Breakthrough and Record Turkey Harvests | TSV Roundup Week of June 22nd, 2026
A decades-long hunting battle nears victory as conservation wins stack nationwide. Momentum is building for hunters, anglers, and conservation advocates across the country. This week’s Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup covers a major development in Massachusetts, where Sunday hunting legislation is…
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Oregon’s Hunting Ban Threat Grows as Signature Count Climbs | TSV Roundup Week of June 15th, 2026
A radical ballot measure is gaining momentum, and hunters nationwide should pay attention. Conservation policy battles are heating up across the country, but one proposal in Oregon continues to demand national attention. This week’s Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup examines the latest developments...
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Episode 76 - Hunt Fish 250: Modern Conservation Wins Protecting America’s Hunting and Fishing Future
Inside the policy fights quietly shaping hunting access, fisheries management, and public land conservation nationwide. For 250 years, America’s hunters and anglers have shaped the country’s conservation legacy. In this conversation, leaders from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation break…
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29th Governor Joins Sportsmen’s Caucus Amid Key Conservation Battles | TSV Roundup Week of June 8th, 2026
A major win for sportsmen and women arrives as critical access and conservation fights continue. The conservation landscape never stays quiet for long. This week’s Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup covers a major milestone for sportsmen and women nationwide as North Carolina Governor Josh Stein becomes…
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Right Whale Rules Revisited and Free Fishing Days Ahead | TSV Roundup Week of June 1st, 2026
New technology could reshape whale conservation while opening opportunities for anglers nationwide. As summer kicks into gear, this week’s Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup covers major developments affecting hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationists across the country. Chris Horton, Senior Director…
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Episode 75 - Hunt Fish 250: America’s Hunting Heritage and Conservation Legacy Behind the Public Trust
America’s wildlife comeback story began with hunters recognizing conservation before the rest of the nation. America’s conservation system didn’t begin in Washington. It started with hunters, anglers, and outdoorsmen recognizing that wildlife populations and wild places were disappearing across…
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Biggest Hunting and Fishing Expansion Ever Hits America’s Public Lands | TSV Roundup Week of May 25th, 2026
Historic access wins and conservation funding advances are reshaping the future of America’s hunting and fishing opportunities. The biggest hunting and fishing access expansion in U.S. history just landed, and the implications for sportsmen across the country are massive. This week’s Sportsmen’s...
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Hunter Education Victory in Georgia Expands Future of America’s Outdoor Traditions | TSV Roundup Week of May 18th, 2026
Georgia students could soon earn school credit while learning hunting safety and wildlife conservation. Georgia just took a major step toward strengthening the future of hunting, shooting sports, and wildlife conservation. This week’s conversation breaks down the successful push to bring hunter...
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Episode 74 - Colorado’s Right to Hunt Fight and the Future of Wildlife Management
Colorado sportsmen are fighting to protect hunting traditions before activists permanently reshape wildlife management. Colorado has become ground zero in the national battle over hunting, fishing, trapping, and science-based wildlife management. In this conversation, Dan Gates of Coloradans for...
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California Firearm Bills and Hunting Access Drive Major Sportsmen Debates | TSV Roundup Week of May 11th, 2026
New firearm restrictions and hunting access proposals could reshape California’s outdoor future for sportsmen. California takes center stage this week as lawmakers debate firearm restrictions, hunting access, and new opportunities for young outdoorsmen facing life-threatening illnesses. The...
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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...
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Episode 73 - Wild Turkey DNA Project Reveals Hidden Hybrids Across North America
What if the gobbler you chased isn’t what you think it is? Turkey hunters pride themselves on knowing the bird, but new science is challenging long-held assumptions about wild turkey populations. This conversation dives deep into the Wild Turkey DNA Project and what it’s uncovering about...
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New Federal Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council Explained | TSV Roundup Week of April 27th, 2026
A new federal council could reshape hunting access, public lands, and conservation priorities nationwide. An incredibly positive development is taking shape in Washington that could directly impact hunting access, public land opportunities, and the future of conservation funding. The newly...
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Episode 72 - Wildlife Corridors Explained: How Connectivity Impacts Hunting and Conservation
Wildlife corridors are one of the most important, and misunderstood, current initiatives in wildlife conservation. From elk hunting in the Rockies to White-tailed movement in the Northeast, these migration routes and habitat connections directly influence herd health, hunting opportunity, and...
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Texas Muzzleloader Rule Change Opens Door for Modern Hunting Technology | TSV Roundup Week of April 13th, 2026
A major Texas rule change could reshape muzzleloader seasons and bring new hunters into the fold. Turkey season may be stealing the spotlight, but a major regulatory shift in Texas is making waves across the hunting community. This conversation breaks down the recent update to muzzleloader...
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Sport Fish Restoration Reauthorization Advances Amid National Conservation Policy Wins | TSV Roundup Week of April 6th, 2026
Critical conservation funding and access battles heat up as major policy wins stack nationwide. Momentum continues to build for sportsmen and women across the country as key conservation policies, hunting access protections, and fisheries funding measures move forward. From suppressor legislation...
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Episode 71 - Building the Future of Conservation Through Youth Outdoor Education Programs
What happens when kids trade screens for wetlands, woods, and real conservation experiences? The future of hunting, fishing, and conservation depends on something bigger than habitat alone. It depends on people. This conversation dives into how youth outdoor education programs are reshaping the...
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Victory for Youth in California as 2022 Firearms Marketing Law Ruled Unconstitutional | TSV Roundup Week of March 30th, 2026
Major policy shifts could reshape hunting access, seasons, and opportunity across multiple states. After a long four-year legal battle, a federal court has overturned California’s youth firearm marketing law, marking a significant victory for youth sportsmen recruitment and Second Amendment…
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New Jersey Fish and Game Fight and Nationwide Policy Updates | TSV Roundup Week of March 23rd, 2026
A growing fight over wildlife control could reshape hunting and fishing nationwide. A major policy battle is unfolding in New Jersey that could redefine how wildlife management decisions are made and who gets a seat at the table. Proposed legislation would shift the balance of the state’s Fish…
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Episode 70 - Federal Wins for Anglers and Hunters Shaping 2026 Access
From red snapper seasons to wildfire policy, major decisions are shaping your days outdoors. Momentum is building in Washington on issues that directly impact hunting, fishing, and access to public lands and waters. Early 2026 has already delivered meaningful progress for anglers, boaters, and...
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Hunter Education in Schools Passes Tennessee Legislature Amid National Outdoor Policy Battles | TSV Roundup Week of March 16th, 2026
A major win for hunters in Tennessee collides with rising policy fights over hunting, trapping, and outdoor traditions nationwide. Momentum for hunting and fishing access continues across the country, but not without resistance. This week’s roundup breaks down the policy battles shaping the…
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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...
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Episode 69 - IP 28 Threat Explained: Oregon Hunting, Fishing, and Farming at Risk
A radical ballot initiative could criminalize hunting, fishing, and farming across Oregon overnight. A sweeping ballot proposal in Oregon is raising alarm across the hunting, fishing, and agricultural communities. Initiative Petition 28, known as IP 28, would remove long-standing legal exemptions...
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TSV Roundup Week of March 2nd, 2026
A billion-dollar salmon fishery hangs in the balance as Pebble Mine resurfaces. The long-running fight over the proposed Bristol Bay mine is back in the national spotlight, and hunters and anglers should be paying attention. At the center of the debate is the Pebble Mine, a massive open-pit…
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TSV Roundup Week of February 22nd, 2026
A sweeping ballot initiative could outlaw hunting, fishing, and wildlife management in Oregon. Oregon’s IP 28 is more than another anti-hunting proposal. It is a direct attempt to eliminate exemptions within the state’s animal cruelty statutes, effectively banning hunting, angling, trapping,...
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Episode 68 - Sunday Hunting Victory in Pennsylvania: A Conservation Milestone
A decades-long fight ends, opening new opportunity for hunters across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has officially expanded Sunday hunting, marking one of the most significant conservation policy wins in the Northeast. After years of stalled efforts and narrow defeats, Congressional Sportsmen’s...
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Fred Bird hosts The Sportsmen's Voice, a podcast from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation dedicated to conservation, hunting, and fishing advocacy. Join us as we explore key issues in hunting, fishing, outdoor access, gun rights and wildlife management. CSF exists to inform, influence and defend policies that protect and promote our outdoor traditions. Listen in as Fred delivers the most important news and explores the most pressing topics in the hunting, fishing, gun rights and outdoor heritage spaces.
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