A once-in-a-generation vote could decide the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife management in New Hampshire. Across the country, hunting and fishing traditions face mounting pressure from declining participation and well-funded opposition. In New Hampshire, that reality has sparked a pivotal effort to amend the state constitution and permanently secure the right to hunt, fish, and trap using traditional methods. This conversation breaks down why that fight matters now, what CACR 15 actually does, and what it absolutely does not. Listeners gain clarity on how constitutional protection differs from statute, why wildlife laws remain unchanged, and how private property rights, seasons, bag limits, and enforcement stay firmly intact. The discussion goes deeper into how hunting and fishing license sales fund boots-on-the-ground conservation through the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), the “user-pays-public benefits” model, supporting fisheries management, waterfowl habitat, backcountry trout streams, and healthy wildlife populations statewide. The episode also tackles common misconceptions around trapping, hound hunting, baiting, and fears of unchecked harvest, grounding each concern in real regulatory frameworks and science-based management. From bobcat population debates to the growing role of anglers and hunters in habitat restoration and clean waterways, this is a clear-eyed look at how outdoor heritage connects directly to conservation outcomes. Woven throughout are updates on fisheries legislation, invasive species management, public lands advocacy, and the broader national landscape shaping the future of hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. For sportsmen and women who care about access, funding, and the long game of wildlife management, this is required listening. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Follow The Sportsmen’s Voice wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1705085498 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
