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The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

By: Fred Bird | Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
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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.Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Political Science Politics & Government
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  • TSV Roundup Week of November 17th, 2025

    TSV Roundup Week of November 17th, 2025
    Nov 19 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 most encouraging conservation wins of the year. Fred opens with a deep dive into Washington’s wolf-management shakeup, where a court dismissed a lawsuit that blocked lethal removal authority during active livestock depredations. CSF’s Assistant Manager, Northwestern States Marie Neumiller joins the show with boots-on-the-ground insight into wolf behavior, non-lethal deterrents, and how lawsuits can undermine science-based wildlife management. The team provides clarity on wolf depredation thresholds, why lethal removal is necessary no matter what the anti-hunters say, and how litigation disrupts effective predator control for ranchers and wildlife managers alike. From there, we shift east to Maryland, where CSF’s own Kaleigh Leager, Assistant Manager, Mid-Atlantic States has been appointed to the Migratory Game Bird Advisory Committee, an influential body shaping waterfowl hunting regulations and habitat conservation across the Atlantic Flyway. Learn why this Committee matters, what species are directly affected, and how sportsmen’s voices influence state-level gamebird policy. We then head to Wisconsin for an update on the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, a cornerstone conservation funding mechanism now fighting for reauthorization. Hear how land access, habitat improvement, and long-term investment in hunting and fishing opportunities hinge on the outcome. Finally, we wrap with a look at surging black bear hunting opportunities across the Southeast. From Florida to Louisiana to North Carolina, thriving bear populations and science-based management are opening new doors for hunters seeking adventure, wild game, and conservation impact. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Follow The Sportsmen’s Voice wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1705085498 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Episode 59 - Inside the Real Yellowstone debate shaping Western wildlife management

    Episode 59 - Inside the Real Yellowstone debate shaping Western wildlife management
    Nov 14 2025
    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 Voice, Fred Bird sits down with filmmaker and conservation advocate Tom Opre to break down The Real Yellowstone—a revealing new documentary that dives straight into the conflicts shaping modern wildlife management, ranching, predator recovery, and the future of hunting access across the American West. Tom unpacks the tension between rewilding movements, regenerative ranching, and the long-standing North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Listeners get an insider look at how producers, ranchers, and wildlife managers navigate issues like elk distribution, water resources, fair chase, and the booming presence of apex predators. Along the way, Tom explains how private land stewardship, rotational grazing, and habitat-first ranching practices are creating healthier grasslands that benefit both cattle and wildlife—from upland birds to pronghorn and other big game. The conversation also digs into the rise of American Prairie, bison restoration controversies, and the delicate balance between national food security, public access, and the cultural identity of rural communities. From grizzly bear conflicts to the economics of outfitting, shed hunting seasons, property taxes, and hunter opportunity, this episode pulls no punches. Whether you’re passionate about elk hunting, land management, big-picture conservation policy, or the future of hunting in the Lower 48, this conversation gives you the informed perspective most sportsmen never hear. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • TSV Roundup Week of November 10th, 2025

    TSV Roundup Week of November 10th, 2025
    Nov 13 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 latest hunting, fishing, and conservation headlines shaping the outdoor community. Broadcasting from deer camp in New Hampshire, Fred covers California’s controversial Assembly Bill 1127, what many are calling a backdoor striker-fired handgun ban, and how it could jeopardize both firearm access and conservation funding nationwide. Then, in better news for anglers, the Gulf Council has voted to permanently implement Descend Act measures. Fred explains how descending devices and venting tools are helping to reduce barotrauma in deep-water reef fish, leading to healthier fisheries and more sustainable recreational fishing opportunities across the Gulf of Mexico. Rounding out the episode, Fred shares important updates on the menhaden harvest buffer rollback in Louisiana and CWD testing reminders across the Great Plains. Hunters will learn where testing is available, what new regulations to watch, and how staying informed helps protect deer herds for future seasons. Whether you’re tracking policy, chasing rutting whitetails, or tuning up your reef rig, this is your inside look at the week in conservation and outdoor legislation. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Follow The Sportsmen’s Voice wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1705085498 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
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