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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 FoundationTSV Roundup Week of January 26th, 2026
A once-in-a-generation vote could decide the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife management in New Hampshire. Across the country, hunting and fishing…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 64 - Live Bait Under Fire: Red Snapper, Rigs-to-Reef Policy Updates
Behind the scenes of fisheries policy shaping how anglers fish, access bait, and protect opportunity nationwide. Live bait fishing, artificial reef habitat…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of January 19th, 2026
Momentum matters in outdoor policy, and this week’s roundup captures how quickly access, conservation, and sporting rights can shift. The conversation opens…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 63 - Fair Chase vs Drones: Technology, Ethics, and Wildlife Management Debates
Are drones redefining ethical hunting, or quietly eroding fair chase traditions across America? Modern hunting and fishing live at the intersection of…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of January 12th, 2026
What happens when offshore rigs become thriving fisheries and why lawmakers are finally paying attention. Kicking off 2026, The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup goes…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 62 - Inside the NASC Summit: State Leaders Shaping Hunting and Fishing Policy
How bipartisan state leaders quietly protect hunting, fishing access, and outdoor traditions nationwide. The NASC Summit isn’t just another legislative…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 61 - Federal Wins for Hunters and Anglers: A 2025 Policy Year in Review
Behind the scenes of 2025’s biggest federal decisions shaping access, seasons, and the future of hunting and fishing. As the final feature episode of 2025…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of December 21st, 2025
Michigan just changed how the next generation learns to hunt and it could reshape hunting nationwide. In this year-end edition of The Sportsmen’s Voice…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 60 - Suppressors: Inside the Fight to Modernize Hearing Protection for Sportsmen and Women
What happens when common-sense hearing protection collides with outdated laws and misinformation? Suppressors have quietly become one of the most misunderstood…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of November 24th, 2025
Major changes in hunting access, fisheries policy, and fall opportunities every outdoorsman should hear. This week’s TSV Roundup delivers a packed briefing on…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of November 17th, 2025
Major wins for wildlife management and new hunting opportunities highlight a pivotal week for outdoorsmen. This week’s Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup covers one of…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 59 - Inside the Real Yellowstone debate shaping Western wildlife management
A groundbreaking new film exposes the real fight shaping America’s wild places—and every hunter should hear this. In this feature edition of The Sportsmen’s…
- The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
TSV Roundup Week of November 10th, 2025
From California’s new firearm restrictions to reef fish recovery and deer disease alerts—this week’s roundup covers it all. Host Fred Bird breaks down the…
- The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
TSV Roundup Week of November 3rd, 2025
From striped bass policy to black bear hunting, Fred Bird breaks down this week’s biggest wins for America’s sportsmen. New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 58 - Empowering Women in the Field: Inside the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s Inaugural Hunt
Discover how mentorship, confidence, and camaraderie are redefining what it means to be a woman in hunting. Fred and a panel of women hunters reviews the…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of October 27, 2025
How smart policy can secure additional investments from America’s original conservationists. The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup this week dives into one of the most…
- The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
TSV Roundup Week of October 20, 2025
From pheasant season updates to Montana’s new habitat protections—this week’s roundup covers the biggest moves shaping America’s hunting and fishing future…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 57 - Inside Trappers College: Mentorship, Wildlife Management, and the Future of Modern Trapping
Discover how America’s top trapping school is shaping the next generation of wildlife managers and conservationists. Few people outside the trapping world…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of October 13, 2025
From black bears to marine fisheries, this week’s stories reveal how science — and sportsmen and women — drive conservation. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of October 6, 2025
A new Massachusetts gun tax could reshape the future of the state’s hunting traditions and shooting sports. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 56 - National Hunting and Fishing Day: Conservation, Mentorship, and Passing Traditions Forward
Discover how hunters and anglers are shaping conservation, mentoring youth, and protecting the future of the outdoors. National Hunting and Fishing Day isn’t…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of September 29, 2025
Celebrate hunting and fishing traditions while exploring the latest conservation victories and outdoor legislative battles. Hunting and fishing aren’t just…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of September 22, 2025
From red snapper management to youth hunting traditions, discover how sportsmen shape America’s outdoor future. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 55 - Conservation Leadership and Outdoor Heritage at the NASC Summit in Memphis
Discover how hunting, fishing, and conservation leadership shape policy at the upcoming NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Memphis. In this episode of The…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of September 15, 2025
Explore the latest conservation updates, hunting access battles, and why sportsmen remain America’s strongest conservationists. This week on The Sportsmen’s…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 54 - Q3 Policy Update: Public Lands Policy, SHARK Act Progress, and Forest Management Challenges
Hunting, fishing, and outdoor access face new legislative battles—here’s what every sportsman should know. In this episode, the Congressional Sportsmen’s…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of September 1, 2025
Discover the latest hunting, fishing, and conservation updates shaping outdoor opportunities across the country. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of August 25th, 2025
Explore new hunting and fishing laws shaping access, conservation, and the future of outdoor sports. In this week’s Sportsmen’s Voice podcast roundup, we dive…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 53 - Sport Fish Restoration Fund’s 75-Year Legacy in Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation
Discover how the Sport Fish Restoration Fund fuels fishing fisheries conservation across America. For 75 years, the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of August 18th, 2025
From Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade to new pheasant camps in the Plains, Fred Bird breaks down your weekly outdoor news and the biggest stories in…
- The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
TSV Roundup Week of August 11th, 2025
From Florida’s black bear season decision to nationwide hunting regulation changes, here’s what every outdoorsman should know. In this episode, we dive deep…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 52 - Steel To Sanctuary: Reefing Oil Rigs Boosts Gulf Fishing and Marine Conservation
Can oil rigs actually improve marine habitats and fishing opportunities in the Gulf? The answer is an unequivocal “YES”, as this feature episode of The…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of August 4th, 2025
State-level conservation issues are heating up across the country as outdoor seasons approach. The Sportsmen’s Voice Host Fred Bird welcomes back CSF’s own…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of July 28th, 2025
New laws and regulations are reshaping the future of hunting, fishing, and outdoor access nationwide. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, we…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 51 - Reviving Hunting Participation Through R3 Strategies and Urban Outreach
Discover how hunters, educators, and advocates are reshaping the future of hunting and conservation. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice, host Fred Bird…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of July 21st, 2025
Ballot box biology, poaching crackdowns, and new hunting tech—here’s what’s shaping conservation policy. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, Fred…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of July 14th, 2025
Fred Bird and Kaleigh Leager, Assistant Manager, Mid-Atlantic States for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation cover this week’s conservation news…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 50 - Back-to-Back Sunday Hunting Wins!
Sunday hunting is officially expanding in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, marking a major victory for hunters, conservationists, and rural communities. In this…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of July 7th, 2025
Fred Bird and Christian Ragosta are in studio this week to break down the latest wins and challenges in conservation policy and sportsmen’s rights, including…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 49 - Quarter 2 Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation Policy Update – Federal Legislation, Fisheries Management & Public Lands
Quarter 2 Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation Policy Update – Federal Legislation, Fisheries Management & Public Lands Narrative: In this Q2 federal policy…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of June 23rd, 2025
Fred Bird dives into a lead story about a critical fisheries reform bill in North Carolina with Senior Coordinator, Southeastern States Conner Barker. House…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of June 16th, 2025
Fred Bird and Taylor Schmitz discuss the current legislative landscape surrounding federal public lands, focusing on the Senate's push to sell off significant…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 48 - Predators, Politics & Conservation: The Complex Future of Wildlife Management
In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of predator and wildlife management across the United States. From the reinstatement of black bear…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of June 9th, 2025
The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup for this week kicks off with CSF’s Senior Director, Fisheries Policy Chris Horton for our lead story on the management of…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of June 2nd, 2025
The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup for this week kicks off with CSF’s Assistant Manager, Northeastern States Christian Ragost for our lead story regarding the…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 47 - No Excuses This Gun Storage Check Week W/ NSSF’s Joe Bartozzi
It’s a very special week that is near and dear to National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) President and CEO Joe Bartozzi, who joins Fred on the Sportsmen’s…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV 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…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of May 19th, 2025
In this episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred Bird and CSF Assistant Manager, Midwestern States Bob Matthews kick off with our lead story discussing a…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 46 - Turkey Hunting, Conservation & Public Perception: A Conversation with Mark Damian Duda of Responsive Management
In this feature episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice, host Fred Bird sits down with Mark Damian Duda, founder and executive director of Responsive Management, to…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of May 12th, 2025
In this episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred Bird and Chris Horton kick off with our lead story discussing the introduction of the Sporting Goods…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of May 5th, 2025
In this episode of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred tackles it solo, covering all the news that’s fit to print concerning the outdoor community around the…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 45 - Wyoming Wildlife at a Crossroads: Angi Bruce on Conservation, Hunting, and Public Lands
In this week’s feature episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast, host Fred Bird sits down with Angi Bruce, the first female director of the Wyoming Game and…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of April 28th, 2025
In this episode of the Sportsmen's Voice roundup, Fred is joined by CSF’s Senior Coordinator of Southeastern States Conner Barker for this week’s lead story on…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of April 21st, 2025
In this episode of the Sportsmen's Voice podcast, Fred covers critical state-level legislative developments that could shape the future of hunting, fishing…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 44 - Smarter Fishing: How Georgia’s House Bill 443 Could Transform Recreational Fishery Management
In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast, host Fred Bird is joined once again by Senior Director of Fisheries Policy Chris Horton to break down House…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of April 14th, 2025
In this episode of the Sportsmen's Voice podcast, Fred Bird and CSF’s Assistant Manager for the Southwestern States Barry Snell, discuss two Arizona bills…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of April 7th, 2025
In this week’s episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, Fred covers all the news fit to print about the world of hunting, fishing and shooting policy…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationEpisode 43 - Sunday Hunting Prohibitions
In this feature episode of The Sportsmen's Voice, Fred sits down with Steve Smith, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Game Commission, to discuss Sunday…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of March 31st, 2025
In this week’s episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, Fred is joined by CSF’s Mid-Atlantic Assistant Manager, Kaleigh Leager to discuss Virginia Governor…
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationTSV Roundup Week of March 24th, 2025
In this week’s episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, Fred is joined by CSF’s Mid-Atlantic Assistant Manager Kaleigh Leager to discuss the Maryland lead…