Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Conservation, hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping.
Lobbying Interests:
CSF works to promote and protect hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping.
Conservation, hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping.
Lobbying Interests:
CSF works to promote and protect hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping.
Contact
BM
Brent Miller
110 North Carolina Ave
Washington, DC 20003
8024307171
bmiller@congressionalsportsmen.org
110 North Carolina Ave
Washington, DC 20003
8024307171
bmiller@congressionalsportsmen.org
Authorized Lobbyists
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 137
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
1/19/2024
First Communication Date
11/6/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01192024_112933_WI - AB 137 Wolf Population Goal.pdf
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/19/2024
First Communication Date
11/6/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01192024_112933_WI - AB 137 Wolf Population Goal.pdf
Assembly Bill 512
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
1/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/17/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Inquired whether DNR supports bill
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/17/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Inquired whether DNR supports bill
Assembly Bill 632
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2024
First Communication Date
2/7/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2024
First Communication Date
2/7/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 633
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/28/2023
First Communication Date
11/27/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Seeking amendments, requiring that a conservation stamp be required to hunt with an airgun, supplying the Wisconsin DNR with conservation funding revenue.
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/28/2023
First Communication Date
11/27/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Seeking amendments, requiring that a conservation stamp be required to hunt with an airgun, supplying the Wisconsin DNR with conservation funding revenue.
Assembly Bill 1030
Relating to: the regulation of deer hunting in the northern forest zone.
Bill Text and History
2/5/2024
First Communication Date
2/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Asked DNR employee for information relating to impacts of the bill.
Relating to: the regulation of deer hunting in the northern forest zone.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/5/2024
First Communication Date
2/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Asked DNR employee for information relating to impacts of the bill.
Senate Bill 139
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
1/19/2024
First Communication Date
9/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01192024_112629_WI - SB 139 Wolf Population Goal.pdf
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/19/2024
First Communication Date
9/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01192024_112629_WI - SB 139 Wolf Population Goal.pdf
Senate Bill 586
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 115
11/28/2023
First Communication Date
11/27/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Seeking amendments, requiring that a conservation stamp be required to hunt with an airgun, supplying the Wisconsin DNR with conservation funding revenue.
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 115
Other
Notification Date11/28/2023
First Communication Date
11/27/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Seeking amendments, requiring that a conservation stamp be required to hunt with an airgun, supplying the Wisconsin DNR with conservation funding revenue.
Senate Bill 587
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 116
12/11/2023
First Communication Date
12/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Submitted testimony in favor of the bill to sponsor's office.
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 116
For
Notification Date12/11/2023
First Communication Date
12/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Submitted testimony in favor of the bill to sponsor's office.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Knowles-Nelson reauthorization
Knowles-Nelson reauthorization
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/4/2024
First Communication Date
9/24/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/4/2024
First Communication Date
9/24/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wildlife Council for Public Education
Wildlife Council for Public Education
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/10/2024
First Communication Date
6/25/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/10/2024
First Communication Date
6/25/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Joing Study Committee on Sand Hill Cranes in WI
Joing Study Committee on Sand Hill Cranes in WI
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2024
First Communication Date
3/4/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2024
First Communication Date
3/4/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expanding the DNR Learn to Hunt Program
Expanding the DNR Learn to Hunt Program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/16/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/16/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $0.00 |
2023 July - December $56.26 |
2024 January - June $61.46 |
Total $117.72 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 0.58 |
2023 July - December 0.70 |
2024 January - June 1.35 |
Total 2.63 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 0.00 |
2023 July - December 0.90 |
2024 January - June 1.60 |
Total 2.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 9% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 9% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 25% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 25% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the regulation of deer hunting in the northern forest zone.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 100% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 11% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 25% |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.
Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures
This organization is one of fewer than 10 organizations registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
that is exempt from semi-annual reporting of its lobbying hours
and expenditures. Instead of the semi-annual report the organization has submitted
a written pledge not to spend more than $500 per year on lobbying. This organization
is obliged to abide by the same standards of conduct as pertain to other organizations
that retain lobbyists and to identify each bill or rule on which it has a lobbying
communication.