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The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with 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…
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The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 86 - Right to Hunt and Fish: How North Carolina’s Landmark Lawsuit Could Protect Sportsmen
A landmark fisheries lawsuit could reshape conservation, protect recreational fishing, and strengthen sportsmen’s rights for generations. The right to hunt and…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationRight to Hunt and Fish: Colorado’s Amendment 83 Election Showdown | TSV Roundup Week of October 26th, 2026
The future of hunting and fishing may hinge on one vote, and sportsmen have a lot to lose. With Election Day approaching, the Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup breaks…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationWorking Lands, Wildlife Conservation, and the Future of Hunting Access | TSV Roundup Week of October 19th, 2026
The future of hunting depends on working lands, sound wildlife management, and sportsmen willing to make their voices heard. Healthy forests, productive…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationSportsmen Voter Registration: Pennsylvania Hunting and Fishing License Legislation | TSV Roundup Week of October 12th, 2026
Your hunting and fishing rights are shaped at the ballot box, but too few sportsmen show up to vote. Conservation policy doesn't stop at the water's edge or…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationSunday 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationFederal 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 Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationExecutive 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationHunter 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationColorado’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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationRecreational 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationNorth 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationLargest 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationThe 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 Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationCalifornia 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…
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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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationFix 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationMake 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 Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationSupreme 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 Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationColorado 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationMassachusetts 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 Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationOregon’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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation29th 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationRight 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationBiggest 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationHunter 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationCalifornia 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationFarm 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 Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationNew 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTexas 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationSport 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationVictory 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationNew 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationHunter 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of February 16th, 2026
Longer red snapper seasons could transform South Atlantic fishing opportunities this year. Momentum is building for South Atlantic red snapper anglers from…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 67 - Hunter Education in Schools and the Future of Hunting Heritage
The fight for hunting heritage is happening in classrooms and state capitols. The future of hunting, fishing, and America’s outdoor traditions depends on more…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of February 9th, 2026
Wildlife policy battles are reshaping hunting access, conservation funding, and forest management nationwide. Fred breaks down the most consequential…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 66 | Who Pays for Conservation? Michigan’s Fight for Wildlife Funding and Access
License fees, fish hatcheries, and hunter education collide in Michigan’s high-stakes conservation debate. Michigan’s outdoor heritage runs on a model many…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of February 2nd, 2026
From classrooms to statehouses, the future of hunting access is being decided right now. State legislatures are moving fast, and the decisions being made right…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 65 - Public Lands Under Fire: Policy Battles Shaping America’s Wildlife Future
Behind closed doors, lawmakers decide the future of hunting, fishing, and access to public lands. Host Fred Bird sits down with a panel of seasoned policy…