About this episode

The episode discusses the growing threat of Oregon's hunting ban and its implications for hunters nationwide.

A radical ballot measure is gaining momentum, and hunters nationwide should pay attention. Conservation policy battles are heating up across the country, but one proposal in Oregon continues to demand national attention. This week’s Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup examines the latest developments surrounding Oregon’s IP 28 ballot initiative, a measure that could dramatically impact hunting, fishing, wildlife management, and the future of sportsmen-led conservation. CSF’s Marie Neumiller joins the show to break down where the petition process currently stands, why signature verification remains a critical hurdle, and what hunters and anglers across the country should understand about the growing effort to restrict traditional outdoor pursuits through ballot initiatives. While IP 28 has not officially qualified for the 2026 ballot, the conversation around it is already influencing public perceptions of hunting and wildlife conservation. Fred also covers discussions in Kansas about restoring a fall turkey hunting season, major wins for recreational anglers in Louisiana’s menhaden fishery, legislative victories in New York that prevented harmful restrictions on hunters, and ongoing efforts…

People in this episode

Host: Fred Bird

Guest: Marie Neumiller

Topics covered

• hunting policy
• conservation
• ballot initiatives
• wildlife management
• outdoor pursuits
• public policy

Keywords

• Oregon hunting ban
• IP 28
• signature verification
• wildlife conservation
• turkey hunting
• recreational fishing
• public policy
• Sunday hunting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Places: Oregon, Kansas, Louisiana, New York, Massachusetts

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