The Sportsmen's Voice
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.
Episodes
August 29, 2025 • 29 mins
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 into the latest news impacting hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts nationwide. We cover a groundbreaking executive order designed to expand saltwater fishing access, along with Montana’s finalized 2025–2026 hunting and fishing regulations. The episode highlights Hunt...
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August 22, 2025 • 66 mins
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 ...
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August 20, 2025 • 26 mins
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 hunting, fishing, and conservation across the nation.
We kick off with Florida’s black bear hunt returning for the first time in 10 years. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to reinstate a highly regulated season with limited tags and fair-chase m...
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August 13, 2025 • 37 mins
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 into today’s historic Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission vote on reinstating the black bear hunting season. Mark Lance joins us to explore the science-based wildlife management strategies behind the proposal, the surge in Florida’s bear population, and how public sentimen...
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August 7, 2025 • 49 mins
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 Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast details.
Host Fred Bird is joined by CSF’s Chris Horton and Kevin Bruce from Arena Energy to discuss the Rigs to Reef program—a vital conservation initiative for saltwater anglers, commercial fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The conversation d...
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August 7, 2025 • 35 mins
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 Marie Neumiller to break down changing wolf management strategies in Idaho and Montana—including the use of ABC population modeling and legal challenges to trapping seasons due to grizzly bear protections.
The conversation then turns to national conservation updates, includin...
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July 30, 2025 • 31 mins
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 break down major legislative updates affecting hunters, anglers, and conservation advocates. Topics include Pennsylvania’s new Sunday hunting implementation for the 2025–2026 season, Nebraska’s decision to raise mountain lion harvest limits, and the introduction of the SHARKE...
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July 25, 2025 • 120 mins
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 explores the R3 movement—Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation—and its critical role in the future of hunting, shooting sports, and wildlife conservation across the U.S.
Fred first welcomes Taniya Bethke, a national voice for inclusive hunting access, to talk about th...
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July 23, 2025 • 39 mins
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 dives into the most important hunting and conservation news across the country. From stronger poaching penalties in New Hampshire to landmark private property rights legislation in North Carolina, sportsmen and women face major changes that will impact how we hunt, fish, a...
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July 16, 2025 • 46 mins
Fred Bird and Kaleigh Leager, Assistant Manager, Mid-Atlantic States for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation cover this week’s conservation news, including the recent victories for Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania which Kaleigh joins us for. The conversation highlights the importance of bipartisan support in conservation efforts, the role of key figures like Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro and bipartisan support in the Legislature...
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July 10, 2025 • 53 mins
Sunday hunting is officially expanding in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, marking a major victory for hunters, conservationists, and rural communities. In this episode, Fred is joined by representatives of each state’s fish and wildlife agency to break down the new legislation that opens up Sunday hunting opportunities, explore how it impacts hunter access, and discuss what it means for the future of hunting and wildlife conservation...
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July 9, 2025 • 54 mins
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 celebrating major victories with the repeal of Sunday hunting restrictions in both Pennsylvania and Connecticut—a significant milestone for hunters seeking expanded access and opportunities in both, the Keystone State and Nutmeg State. Christian shares insights into how strong...
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Quarter 2 Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation Policy Update – Federal Legislation, Fisheries Management & Public Lands
Narrative: In this Q2 federal policy roundup for hunters, anglers, and conservation advocates, we dive deep into the latest developments shaping the future of hunting, fishing, public lands, and forest management.
Hunting and Public Lands Policy with Taylor Schmitz
First up, Director of Federal Relations Tay...
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June 25, 2025 • 34 mins
Fred Bird dives into a lead story about a critical fisheries reform bill in North Carolina with Senior Coordinator, Southeastern States Conner Barker. House Bill 442, which aims to prohibit industrial shrimp trawling in inshore waters, highlights the ecological impacts of shrimp trawling, including bycatch and habitat destruction. Fred and Conner emphasize the support from the recreational fishing community for these badly needed r...
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June 18, 2025 • 50 mins
Fred Bird and Taylor Schmitz discuss the current legislative landscape surrounding federal public lands, focusing on the Senate's push to sell off significant portions of these lands. They explore the implications of such actions on local communities, the importance of scrutiny in the legislative process, and the need for collaboration between stakeholders to address the challenges posed by federal land management. The conversation...
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June 13, 2025 • 73 mins
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 hunting in Louisiana to ongoing debates in Florida and Washington, we explore how science, legislation, and public perception shape the future of hunting, conservation, and land use.
Join Fred and the crew as they examine the growing tensions between wildlife and human devel...
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June 11, 2025 • 42 mins
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 Atlantic red snapper. Chris provides insights into the recent changes in regulations, the importance of accurate data collection, and the potential for state management of fisheries. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by recreational fishermen and the need for innovati...
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June 4, 2025 • 39 mins
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 imminent “assault” weapons ban in Rhode Island, the implications for law-abiding citizens - including criminalizing important safety accessories such as barrel shrouds (which prevent burns from contact with gun barrels), thumbholes in shotgun stocks, and more, along with the impac...
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May 29, 2025 • 39 mins
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 Voice podcast to talk about Project ChildSafe® and Gun Storage Check Week. Fred welcomes Joe Bartozzi to the show to emphasize the importance of firearm safety, secure storage, and the myriad of educational resources available to gun owners. Bartozzi shares personal stories a...
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May 28, 2025 • 39 mins
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 conservation policy across the U.S. From a controversial anti-conservation ballot initiative in Colorado to critical updates on North Carolina’s recreational flounder regulations, to spotlighting West Virginia’s productive legislative session for the outdoor community and Iowa’...
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