Chris Horton

Senior Director, Fisheries Policy for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Avid angler and hunter.

[Center for Sportfishing Policy @sportfishpolicy]

South Atlantic anglers know what they're seeing on the water: red snapper are abundant.
The state EFPs are an opportunity to collect better data and build better management around this healthy fishery.
Tell NOAA (by Aug. 25): Approve the EFPs.

https://t.co/yGrq3uwn2D

[Steel to Sanctuary: The Rigs to Reef Story @rigstoreef]

Rigs to Reef works and now it needs your support. Tell your representatives why this program matters. Link in bio to write them today.

[Chris Horton @basshorton]

Huge thanks to @AftcoFishing for highlighting the Rigs-to-Reefs program and an opportunity to protect more of these established reef ecosystems through the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act! https://t.co/UrjgF8ba7t

[Steel to Sanctuary: The Rigs to Reef Story @rigstoreef]

Habitat is the foundation of every marine ecosystem. When structure exists, life follows, from fish to corals to entire food webs. Dr. Greg Stunz explains why protecting and preserving habitat is essential to a healthy ocean. #rigstoreef

[Steel to Sanctuary: The Rigs to Reef Story @rigstoreef]

Offshore structures create vibrant ecosystems in places that would otherwise be barren, giving marine life a place to thrive. #rigstoreef @HarteResearch

[Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @RepSarahElfreth]

Good news: the MAWS Act has unanimously passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee, which means the next step is the House floor! I’m grateful to @RobWittman and my colleagues on the committee whose dedication to preserving our waterways has helped craft and perfect the MAWS Act. We’re now one step closer to tackling the invasive blue catfish that threaten our Bay and finding alternative ways to stop invasive species in waterways across the country. Stay tuned for updates!

[ASA @ASAFishing]

Keep America Fishing in DC puts our industry face-to-face with policymakers to engage on sportfishing policies shaping the future of recreational fishing. Register today for early-bird pricing! https://t.co/qCNk9Plod6

[House Committee on Natural Resources @NatResources]

🧵Artificial rig reefs create abundant marine life, benefitting both commercial and recreational fisherman while boosting fishing and tourism in coastal communities.

Because stronger marine habitats = better fishing opportunities

Hear @HunterandAngler's Senior Director of Fisheries Policy, Chris Horton, explain more 👇

[House Committee on Natural Resources @NatResources]

🧵Artificial reefs don’t just attract already existing marine life, they create it.

Hear how H.R. 5745 builds on proven science to help our marine ecosystems thrive.

[Congressman Mike Ezell @RepEzell]

These structures already function as thriving marine habitats, so this just makes common sense - it preserves habitats rather than destroying them.

At the end of the day, this is about protecting our Gulf fisheries today and ensuring they're there for generations to come!

[Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation @HunterandAngler]

Advocacy in action 🎣

CSF’s Sr. Director of Fisheries Policy, Chris Horton, testified in support of Rigs-to-Reefs - protecting marine habitat today so future generations can experience it tomorrow.

#rigstoreefs #fisheriespolicy #offshorefishing #fisherieshabitat

[Center for Sportfishing Policy @sportfishpolicy]

From the hearing room: Rigs-to-Reefs is smart conservation. Chris Horton of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation reinforced what decades of science and on-the-water experience show — keeping proven offshore structures in place protects thriving marine habitat and supports healthy fisheries across the Gulf.

[Steel to Sanctuary: The Rigs to Reef Story @rigstoreef]

The Gulf communities rely on healthy fish habitat. Visit the link in our bio to learn more. #rigstoreef @TheTRCP

[Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation @HunterandAngler]

Epic habitat = epic fishing 🎣

CSF is proud to support Rigs-to-Reefs and testify in favor of H.R. 5745 this Tuesday.

LEARN MORE: https://t.co/1Xrvij3n63

#rigstoreefs #fishingpolicy #sportfishingpolicy #fisherieshabitat @asafishing @ccanational

[Center for Sportfishing Policy @sportfishpolicy]

Congratulations to Timothy Petty, confirmed tonight as Assistant Secretary of @CommerceGov for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy @NOAA Administrator. Another serious policy professional added to the @howardlutnick team. America’s anglers look forward to working with you to promote conservation and management and access and opportunity in America’s oceans.

[Chris Horton @basshorton]

Huge thanks to @RepEzell, @RepVeasey and @RepTroyCarter for their leadership in working with CSF and the rec fishing community to address the loss of vibrant marine habitat!

[Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation @HunterandAngler]

Can oil rigs actually improve marine habitats and fishing opportunities in the Gulf? The answer is an unequivocal “YES”, as the latest episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast details.

[Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation @HunterandAngler]

Host Fred Bird is joined by CSF's Chris Horton and Kevin Bruce from Arena Energy to discuss the #RigstoReef program—a vital conservation initiative for saltwater anglers, commercial fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

[Steel to Sanctuary: The Rigs to Reef Story @rigstoreef]

“In some other areas, you have a lot of natural reefs and coral. Off the coast of Louisiana, that is an exception. So what we've done by installing energy infrastructure here is create the structure that's the habitat for the fisheries.”
@RepGarretGraves

Full film available now at the link in our bio.

[Congressman Mike Ezell @RepEzell]

Last night, I had the honor of discussing legislation I’m working on to help create a clear path for preserving more @rigstoreef habitats in the Gulf of America.

It was great to join @RepWesterman and Louisiana Governor @JeffLandry to highlight the importance of this effort and how it supports marine ecosystems, fishing communities, and conservation in the Gulf region.