I have learned more in my first month at CSF than I expected from an entire internship. Working at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation has provided me the opportunity to further understand, advocate for and protect hunting and fishing rights, and develop expertise on the issues at stake for sportsmen. Without my uncle and grandfather as the two major influences in my life, it’s unlikely I would be at CSF today as an intern. In the past four years, he has taken me deer, turkey, and pheasant hunting. Unfortunately, due to an illness, my uncle picked up this “privilege” of carrying on the tradition of initiating a newcomer into the world of hunting. I always expected my grandfather to introduce me to hunting. But as fun and satisfying as fishing was back then, I knew that I also wanted to learn to hunt. My grandfather introduced me to fishing at a very young age at his lake house catching bass and blue gills. Specifically, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucus, or “NASC,” as it’s referred to, which has over 2,000 state legislative members, the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) comprised of almost 30 governors, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) with nearly 250 Members of Congress. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation gives a voice to the sportsmen and women of America through their bipartisan, bicameral caucuses. After doing some research, it became apparent that CSF was the place to be as it seemed to be an excellent match for my interests. Leading up to my time in D.C., I knew that I wanted to work for an organization that advocated for fishing and hunting - traditions I have a passion for.
I researched the organizations promoted in Cabela’s, inquiring for internship opportunities associated with the outdoors. I came across the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) while shopping for fishing and hunting supplies at Cabela’s where plaques of organizations they support, including CSF, hang on the wall in their stores. Brad Rowse Fellowship Intern at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)Īs a part of the University of Illinois’ political science program that requires students to work an internship Monday through Thursday while taking classes on Friday in D.C., I conducted an extensive search to find an internship.
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