In this special episode, Fred Bird is joined by Johnny Morris, the legendary Founder and Lead Outfitter of Bass Pro Shops, along with Jeff Crane, President and CEO of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF), to commemorate National Hunting and Fishing Day. This conversation dives deep into the significance of this special day, highlighting the vital role that hunting and fishing play in conservation efforts across the country.

In this episode of the Sportsman's Voice Roundup, Fred Bird covers key events and updates in the world of conservation and outdoor sports for America’s hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers. Fred highlights the recent Dingell-Young Sportsmen's Legacy Award presented to Johnny Morris, the legendary Founder and Lead Outfitter of Bass Pro Shops, the importance of bipartisan efforts in conservation through the Congressional Sportsman's Caucus, and successful black bear management stories from Oregon and Louisiana. Additionally, Fred covers initiatives like free fishing days aimed at engaging newcomers in angling and updates on waterfowl hunting seasons in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Fred Bird is joined, in true New England style after a morning of weeding and mulching, by 4-term New Hampshire Governor and Governor Sportsman’s Caucus Chairman Chris Sununu to discuss his distinguished career as ‘The Conservation Governor.’ Governor Sununu talks about his own passion for hunting and fishing, how his leadership on conservation issues has led to better outcomes across the board on everything from attracting businesses from less-friendly states to building bridges between communities, landowners, and users; and more.

This week's roundup lead story sees CSF Director of Federal Relations Taylor Schmitz rejoin Fred on the show to cover his recent trip to Capitol Hill to testify on behalf of 3 CSF priority bills before Congress, including the bipartisan Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer for Wildlife Recreation Act, the Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act, and the BioSafe Act.

This week's roundup lead story covers recent efforts to complicate the regulatory process for setting harvest limits in Indiana, driving a further need for sportsmen in the state to be more vocal than ever. CSF’s Bob Matthews joins Fred on the Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast to discuss.

Fred is joined in this episode by John Culclasure, the newly appointed Director of Forest Policy for CSF. John dives deep into the critical role of forest policy and management in conserving wildlife habitats and enhancing access for sportsmen and women across the nation. From the challenges of managing federal lands to the importance of private forestry practices, this conversation sheds light on key issues impacting hunters, anglers, and trappers.

This week's roundup lead story covers the East Coast legislative sportsmen's caucuses' efforts to address the vessel strike rule on North Atlantic Right Whales. Fred and CSF’s own Conner Barker report on the potential economic impact of the vessel strike reduction rule, as well as the safety concerns for boaters, along with the rule's inconsistency with states’ approved plans. 

Fred is joined by returning guest and CSF Director, Federal Relations Taylor Schmitz to cover the American Wildlife Conservation Partners Summer Meeting, the importance of funding for conservation, and the challenges of the upcoming political cycle, including the need for increased funding for conservation and the challenges ahead such as the importance of bipartisan support and changing the perception of conservation as a luxury to a necessity.

Fred is joined by Adam Putnam, the CEO of Ducks Unlimited to discuss a slew of recent policy successes (and challenges!) in the sporting community, including the Duck Stamp Modernization Act and the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act. Putnam also dives deep into the current state of waterfowl conservation, the importance of habitat improvement, the state of brood production and counting in a drought environment and the need to engage and educate the next generation of wildlife scientists and conservationists. Adam Putnam also talks about his love of hunting sea ducks and highlights the importance of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation in advancing the cause of hunting and angling.

Fred is joined in this week's lead story for the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup by CSF’s Assistant Manager for the Southwestern States, Barry Snell. Barry and Fred talk about ‘the Alamo for sportsmen in America’ - the proposed cat hunting ban in Colorado, and how citizens from around the country can get involved and help fight the fight.    Then, dive in with Fred as he covers all the news that’s fit to print for sportsmen around the nation, including a North Atlantic Right Whale conservation update, proposed excise tax on ammo in Nebraska, New Hampshire updates electronic Duck Stamp regulations, and a successful NCSL reception held in Kentucky!

Fred is joined in this week's lead story for the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup by CSF’s Northwestern States Senior Coordinator Marie Neumiller. The conversation discusses the impact of wildfires on hunting and fishing seasons in the Western United States, highlighting closures and restrictions in Oregon and Montana due to active fires and high temperatures. The team also explores the causes of wildfires, the importance of responsible forest management, and the potential reimbursement of license and special tag draws for affected hunters.

Fred is joined by Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Vice President of Policy, Brent Miller on the heels of an incredible mid-year policy report. Brent takes us through the process of turning ideas into action for the sporting community, and shares the tremendous successes that CSF has garnered over the past year - along with a sneak preview of where we are going from here!

This week's Sportsmen's Voice Roundup covers all the news that’s fit to print for sportsmen around the nation, including CSF speaking out against the flounder closure season in North Carolina, talking garbage in California, an update on the Massachusetts firearm bill, and more.

This week's Sportsmen's Voice Roundup covers various topics, including the American Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council meeting, opposition to wilderness designations in Big Cypress, a computer glitch impacting special hunt permits in Washington State, the importance of recreational shooting to conservation funding, and how to get involved in the legislative process.

Join Fred in this week's short but information-packed episode as he welcomes CSF Senior Director of Fisheries Policy, Chris Horton, and special guest, Congressman Garret Graves. They dive deep into the significant role of offshore oil and gas infrastructure in enhancing marine habitats and supporting both recreational and commercial fishing. Congressman Graves sheds light on the success of the Rigs-to-Reefs program, which converts decommissioned oil and gas structures into artificial reefs. Discover how his bill aims to improve this program by including pipelines and other offshore infrastructures in the state's registry program. The conversation highlights the essential need for education and understanding of these structures' benefits to the marine ecosystem.

This week's Sportsmen's Voice Roundup covers the defeat of a ban on hunting, fishing, trapping, and even ranching in Oregon and the potential for a right to hunt and fish constitutional amendment in 2026; updates on the anti-hunting ballot initiative in Colorado; firearm purchaser's privacy legislation in New Hampshire; and land conservation legislation in North Carolina; and updates on the Atlantic red snapper season and Florida's innovative management approach.

Welcome to a special Shark Week-themed episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice! In this exciting feature, host Fred Bird is joined by CSF Senior Director of Fisheries Policy Chris Horton and special guest Martha Guyas, of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA). Dive into an engaging discussion centered around the SHARKED Act, a pivotal bill addressing shark depredation issues in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters.

This week's Sportsmen's Voice Roundup lead story with returning guest and CSF Senior Director, Fisheries Policy to cover the recent House Natural Resources Committee hearing on a package of four bills ranging from coastal and estuary resilience, to mapping public waters, to fisheries data modernization, and the ever-controversial vessel speed rules for North Atlantic right whales - along with a brief discussion on the recent Supreme Court ruling on Chevron and its potential impact on fisheries management. Other topics covered include increasing the minimum age for trapping in New Jersey, an update on the mountain lion controversy in Montana and Washington state, an update on the Arkansas General Assembly budget issue, and a special award presented by Dallas Safari Club honoring CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane. 

This week's Sportsmen's Voice Roundup lead story with returning guest and CSF Director, Federal Relations Taylor Schmitz covers the introduction of the ACE Reauthorization Act, a top priority for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF). The team covers the bill’s provisions such as the reauthorization of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and the National Fish Habitat Conservation through partnerships, as well as providing a five-year protection to prohibit the EPA from regulating the use of lead fishing tackle. Other policy highlights that Fred covers include the North Atlantic right whale issue, funding for conserving big game migration corridors, important bills in the Kentucky legislative session, access to air rifles in New Hampshire, mountain lion hunting opportunities in Nebraska, efforts to restore Walker Lake in Nevada, and so much more.

In the first half of this week’s feature on suppressors, silencers and sportsmen Fred catches up with Knox Williams of the American Suppressor Association (ASA). The two talk about recent victories in Vermont and the remaining states that do not allow hunting with suppressors. Knox highlights the misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding suppressors and the need for education and advocacy. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the federal regulations and the potential for regulatory reform. Fred and Knox dive deep into the history of suppressors and the National Firearms Act, and the need for suppressor reform.   Next, Fred is joined by CSF board member and CEO of Silencer Central Brandon Maddox, and the two explore the potential $200 million windfall that redirecting federal suppressor ‘tax stamp’ revenue to conservation would bring to conservation. Maddox explains that currently, silencers are not taxed for conservation funding, unlike firearms and ammunition. The conversation also touches on the lack of awareness among the shooting community about the impact of their purchases on conservation funding. Maddox also talks about his involvement with the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) and the benefits of being on the board.

In this episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred Bird covers this week’s outdoor news including controversial red snapper management decision in the Gulf States, a big win on hunting with suppressors in Vermont, merchant category coding legislation in New York, funding for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and debates over technology’s role in wildlife conservation. The episode highlights the importance of state management in red snapper seasons, the permanent authorization of hunting with suppressors in Vermont, concerns about privacy in New York's financial institutions, the need for funding for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the role of technology in wildlife management as discussed by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

In this week’s episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, our host Fred Bird covers all the news fit to print related to conservation and legislation in the sporting community. The main themes include a CSF priority conservation funding protection in Louisiana, the expansion of hunter harassment prohibition in Louisiana, the authorization of dogs to retrieve wounded deer in Louisiana, the failure of a sin tax bill in Connecticut, the need for better angler data collection in the Gulf States, the failure of a bill to ban hunting contests in Illinois, and a feel-good story about the California Sportsman's Caucus trap shoot.

Fred catches up with Ben O’Brien of Woodside Media for this week’s feature episode of the Sportsmen’s Voice podcast. After covering the pair’s turkey hunting exploits this year, the conversation dives deep into the fascinating history of the American system of conservation funding, the significance of storytelling and education in conservation, and the impact of hunting on society. The discussion delves into the history of conservation funding, the importance of understanding and advocating for these systems, and the need for continuous updates and improvements. Ben gives a masterclass in the historical context of conservation funding through Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson, the challenges of bipartisan cooperation, and the potential impact of the backpack tax on wildlife restoration. 

In this week’s episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred is joined by Kaleigh Leager and Delaware Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Jeff Spiegelman to talk about the recent legislation on Sunday hunting in Delaware, the impact on wildlife, conservation, and the collaboration between CSF, the Sportsmen's Caucus, and in-state partners. It also highlights the success stories of wild turkey repopulation and the effectiveness of the NASC network. Fred then covers all the news that’s fit to print for sportsmen across the nation, including updates on wildlife crossings in Wyoming, trout stream buffer legislation in North Carolina, and the legislative session in Missouri. The episode also highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and the role of sportsmen and women in preserving outdoor heritage.

In this week’s episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred covers stories including the Duck Stamp Modernization Act, mandatory fish harvest reporting in North Carolina, Farm Bill reauthorization updates, Kansas Fish and Wildlife Commission restructuring, and several pro sportsmen's bills in Alaska. The conversation also delves into the Atlantic States sportsmen's caucuses' thoughts on the whale rule, the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, and the Alaska session recap.