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.
Episodes
November 26, 2025 • 48 mins
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 biggest conservation and policy developments shaping hunting, fishing, and outdoor access across the country. We open with Massachusetts’ sweeping new gun laws—and what those changes mean for hunters, sportsmen, and future access on Bay State lands. You’ll hear why the...
Mark as Played
November 19, 2025 • 40 mins
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 St...
Mark as Played
November 14, 2025 • 42 mins
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 acces...
Mark as Played
November 13, 2025 • 19 mins
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 b...
Mark as Played
November 5, 2025 • 36 mins
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 officially joins the Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus, continuing the state’s long tradition of leadership in defending hunting and angling heritage. Fred also spotlights CSF’s new Rocky Mountain States Coordinator, Nate Serlin, and his role working with the Legislative Sportsme...
Mark as Played
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 inaugural women’s hunt organized by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, a groundbreaking event bringing together women from all walks of life to experience the outdoors in a supportive, mentorship-driven setting. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or curious about getting s...
Mark as Played
October 29, 2025 • 34 mins
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 important (and overlooked) aspects of wildlife conservation: how we fund it. Bob Matthews joins the show to break down Michigan Senate Bills 276 and 277, a pair of measures aimed at securing long-term conservation funding through smarter hunting license and tag fee struct...
Mark as Played
October 22, 2025 • 35 mins
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.
This week on The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, the crew digs into the most important conservation and policy headlines impacting hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts nationwide. With Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joining the Sportsmen’s Caucus, the growing momentum be...
Mark as Played
October 19, 2025 • 62 mins
Discover how America’s top trapping school is shaping the next generation of wildlife managers and conservationists.
Few people outside the trapping world understand just how much science, skill, and stewardship go into the craft. In this episode, Fred Bird and Charlie Masheck, FTA College Instructor and owner of Hoosier Trapping Supply, take listeners deep inside Trappers College, exploring how its curriculum, mentorship progra...
Mark as Played
October 17, 2025 • 47 mins
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 Voice Roundup, we dive deep into how hunters, anglers, and policymakers are shaping the future of wildlife conservation across the country. From black bear hunting seasons fueling conservation funding to new legislation safeguarding marine fisheries habitat, this episode...
Mark as Played
October 8, 2025 • 41 mins
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, host Fred Bird sits down with Christian Ragosta to unpack an alarming legislative proposals in Massachusetts — a 4.75% excise tax on firearms and ammunition. On the surface, it’s framed as a public safety measure; but for hunters, recreational shooters, and other sportsme...
Mark as Played
Discover how hunters and anglers are shaping conservation, mentoring youth, and protecting the future of the outdoors.
National Hunting and Fishing Day isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a call to action for every sportsman and woman who values wild places and outdoor traditions. In this special episode, Fred Bird sits down with Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland, Scotty Lago, and Sam Soholt to explore why hunters, anglers, and conserv...
Mark as Played
October 1, 2025 • 33 mins
Celebrate hunting and fishing traditions while exploring the latest conservation victories and outdoor legislative battles.
Hunting and fishing aren’t just pastimes—they’re the backbone of conservation in America. In this episode of Sportsmen’s Voice, we dive into the significance of National Hunting and Fishing Day and the powerful reminder it brings about the role sportsmen play in wildlife management. You’ll hear why state p...
Mark as Played
September 24, 2025 • 40 mins
From red snapper management to youth hunting traditions, discover how sportsmen shape America’s outdoor future.
In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, we dive deep into the issues shaping hunting, fishing, and conservation across the country. From the South Atlantic red snapper fishery to Oregon’s restrictive wildlife laws, sportsmen and women face challenges that demand attention and action. We also highlight the vit...
Mark as Played
September 18, 2025 • 50 mins
Discover how hunting, fishing, and conservation leadership shape policy at the upcoming NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Memphis.
In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice, host Fred Bird welcomes Representative Jesse Chism of Tennessee and Representative Scott Bounds of Mississippi to discuss the upcoming NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Memphis. Together, they highlight how state collaboration, bipartisan leadership, and...
Mark as Played
September 17, 2025 • 50 mins
Explore the latest conservation updates, hunting access battles, and why sportsmen remain America’s strongest conservationists.
This week on The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, we dig into the most important stories in the hunting, fishing, and conservation world. From recognizing the leaders driving wildlife conservation, to examining new legislative updates shaping hunting and fishing policy, we cover the issues every outdoorsman ...
Mark as Played
September 5, 2025 • 40 mins
Hunting, fishing, and outdoor access face new legislative battles—here’s what every sportsman should know.
In this episode, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation team breaks down the latest updates shaping hunting, fishing, and outdoor conservation policy at both the state and federal levels.
First, Taylor Schmitz dives into recent public lands legislation, explaining how new proposals could impact hunters, anglers, and ...
Mark as Played
September 4, 2025 • 37 mins
Discover the latest hunting, fishing, and conservation updates shaping outdoor opportunities across the country.
In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup, we break down major updates in hunting, fishing, and conservation news that matter to every outdoorsman. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has expanded hunting and fishing access across 11 states, opening up new opportunities for sportsmen nationwide. We also cover Ne...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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 ...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.