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Eastern Breakout Session
State Caucus Updates (1 hr.)
Hear from Northeastern and Southeastern CSF’s States Program Team members as they present on the activities of state caucuses, highlighting unique examples of events, communications deliverables, and key policy victories.

Western Breakout Session
State Caucus Updates (1 hr.)
Hear from Midwestern and Western CSF’s States Program Team members as they present on the activities of state caucuses, highlighting unique examples of events, communications deliverables, and key policy victories.

Join us for a refreshment break in the exhibitor area and stop by exhibitor booths to enter a raffle.

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2:00 - 2:15 (Competitive Fishing Events - Good or Bad?):
In 1967, B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott sparked a movement in the angling community when he convinced 100 die hard bass anglers to pay a fee to fish competitively against one another for a trophy, bragging rights, and a portion of the entry fees. Today, there are tens of thousands of competitive fishing events across the nation for bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, redfish, king mackerel and many, many other species. However, what do fishing tournaments mean for our fisheries resources and our economy?

2:15 - 2:25 (Rigs-to-Reefs - Saving Important Fisheries Habitat One Platform at a Time):
If you have ever fished offshore in the Gulf of Mexico from Alabama to Texas, chances are, you found fish near an offshore oil and gas platform. These hard structures that dot the Gulf provide valuable habitat for fish, corals and invertebrates and important fishing destinations for anglers and commercial fishermen alike. Unfortunately, many have been removed through decommissioning, but we at CSF are working to ensure those that remain can have an opportunity to be permanently converted artificial fish meccas.

2:25 - 2:40 (Restoring Coastal Habitat and Angler Success in Louisiana):
CCA Louisiana has a long history of partnering with local and national companies to restore habitat through building artificial reefs and floating islands, promoting new fish habitats and replacing disappearing lands along the coast and beyond.

2:40 - 3:00 (Saving Whales Without Sacrificing Access):
A proposed rule to limit vessel speeds to 10 knots currently under consideration by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in an attempt to protect the North Atlantic right whale will have drastic consequences for anglers, boaters, and many maritime businesses along the East Coast. While whale conservation is a priority for anglers, recreational boaters, and all who work and play along the Atlantic Coast, the rule, as proposed, will do little for North Atlantic right whale conservation while inflicting significant economic harm for East Coast communities. However, there is a better approach.

Join us for a refreshment break in the exhibitor area and stop by exhibitor booths to enter a raffle.

This session will focus on distilling down the impacts of recent court decisions to arm state legislative sportsmen’s caucus members with the necessary facts and talking points to combat misguided policy proposals that the courts have already ruled on.

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The evening is not over yet, as activities will continue with a cigar reception hosted by Reynolds American. A variety of cigars, hors d'oeuvres, and liquid refreshments will be provided, signifying the kickoff of this year's NASC Summit. Attendees are encouraged to join their colleagues for a toast to a productive conference and discuss plans for the next legislative session.