The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
Fred Bird | Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
145 episodes
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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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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.
Episode 53 - Sport Fish Restoration Fund’s 75-Year Legacy in Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation
The Sportsmen's Voice | Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Advocacy with Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
1 hour 6 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 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 Fund has been the backbone of fishing and conservation in the U.S. This episode explores how the Fund works, why it matters, and what’s needed to ensure its future.
Experts break down the mechanics of the fund—how excise taxes on fishing gear, tackle, boats, and fuel are transformed into billions of dollars for state-level conservation programs. We dig into how these dollars support habitat restoration, fish stocking, boating access, and R3 initiatives that bring new anglers into the outdoors.
The conversation also tackles pressing challenges, from legislative threats in Washington to the ongoing need for education and advocacy with policymakers. Listeners will hear why partnerships between state agencies, manufacturers, and conservation groups are critical for keeping the fund strong.
Whether you’re an avid angler or other conservation-minded outdoorsman, this discussion reveals the economic, cultural, and environmental impact of a program that has shaped the outdoor heritage we enjoy today.
Takeaways:
The Sport Fish Restoration Fund remains a cornerstone of conservation in the U.S.
Funding comes from excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel.
R3 programs are vital for recruiting new anglers.
Fishing contributes billions to the American economy annually.
The 75th anniversary is a chance to celebrate and advocate for the future of conservation funding.
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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 heritage spaces.
