TSV Roundup Week of March 18th, 2024

TSV host Fred Bird is joined again by CSF’s Conner Barker for this edition of the TSV Roundup. On this week of March 18th, Fred and Conner kick it off with the lead story of Kentucky Senate Bill 3, which aims to restructure the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The bill proposes attaching fish and wildlife to the Department of Agriculture and giving the Commissioner of Agriculture the appointment power over all nine commission seats. This raises concerns about industry influences and the potential impact on science-based wildlife management. The bill has garnered national attention and opposition from sportsmen's organizations. Action alerts and social media campaigns are being used to rally support and encourage legislators to oppose the bill. Fred then covers the ACE Reauthorization Act, CWD funding in Oregon, firearm bills in Oklahoma, and a caucus member winning the Conservation Leadership Award in New Jersey.  Takeaways Kentucky Senate Bill 3 seeks to restructure the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife by attaching it to the Department of Agriculture. The bill would give the Commissioner of Agriculture the appointment power over all nine commission seats, potentially influencing wildlife policy. Opposition to the bill is based on concerns about industry influences and the importance of science-based wildlife management. Action alerts and social media campaigns are being used to rally support and encourage legislators to oppose the bill. The ACE Reauthorization Act, which passed the Senate committee unanimously, includes important programs for wetlands conservation and fish habitat conservation. CWD funding in Oregon aims to mitigate the spread of chronic wasting disease and protect the state's herds. Firearm bills in Oklahoma focus on increasing firearm safety and include an income tax credit program for firearm owners and a sales tax holiday for rifle ammunition purchases. Senator Parker Space in New Jersey is recognized for his dedication to championing pro-sportsmen and women's legislation. 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