Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Economic Impact Report

CSF Board member Jeff Angers and President Jeff Crane

Sen. John Thune is Co-chair of the Congressional Caucus

As part of the annual Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) banquet, a press conference was held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 to report on the economic data generated from hunters and anglers. Meeting in the South Hall of the new Congressional Visitors Center, we were not far from the statute of South Carolina statesman Wade Hampton, who served in the U.S. Senate from 1879 to 1891. CSF President Jeff Crane welcomed several members of the Congressional caucus to speak including Senator John Thune and Congressman Robert Latta, plus representatives from the fishing and hunting trade associations. The CSF bullet points include that sportsmen spend $90 Billion annually, and that the excise taxes on their sporting goods help to bankroll conservation by $3 Billion each year! A special nod was given to the 75th anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program, which is now being guided by S.C.'s John Frampton. With 300 member in the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, it's safe to say that hunting and fishing is well-represented on Capital Hill, but the tireless work of safeguarding our rights to hunt and fish is why the CSF mission is imperative.

To view my feature article on sportsmen hitting the economic bullseye click Charleston Mercury.

CSF Board Chair Lindsay Thomas and Robert Model

Congressman Robert Latta of Ohio is sportsman's advocate

To view a past blog entry about the CSF click here.