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Conservation News
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Sportsmen-Led Efforts on Watershed Conservation Featured in New Report
Discussions of water conservation issues do not have to be filled with gloom and doom drought scenarios or water pollution….
Pheasants Forever & Partners Add 154 Acres to Public Access Area in Iowa
Pheasants Forever, the Polk County Conservation Board, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have partnered on the acquisition of the Kal-Den Farms property near Elkhart, Iowa.
Sage Grouse Initiative Partners Conserve 4.4 Million Acres in 5 Years
The SGI Outcomes in Conservation report will be provided to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for their use in determining whether to list the greater sage-grouse under the ESA…
Gale, McKalip Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ National Staff
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers stands to benefit immeasurably from the additions of John Gale and Katie McKalip to our national staff, said BHA Executive Director Land Tawney…
Ronny Robertson Hired as Director of Development at the Alabama Wildlife Federation
The Alabama Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce that Mr. Ronny Robertson of Tuscaloosa has been hired as the Director of Development…
Presidential Task Force Releases Strategic Plan for Combating Wildlife Trafficking
U.S. Departments of the Interior, Justice and State today released the implementation plan for the U.S. National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking.
Does Feeding Wildlife Do More Harm Than Good – This Week Gateway Outdoors Radio
This week PA Elk Biologist Jeremy Banfield and Wildlife Conservation Officer Mark Greitzer discuss the problems associated with artificial feeding of elk in Pennsylvania…
1,200-Plus Coalition Members Call on Congress to Boost Federal Conservation Funding
A diverse coalition representing more than 1,200 groups dedicated to balanced natural resources policy urged congressional leaders to implement a 2-percent increase in funding for key programs.
Ruffed Grouse Society Announces Record Funding for Wisconsin Drummer Fund Projects
14 projects benefiting ruffed grouse and American woodcock habitat in Wisconsin have been selected by the RGS and its sister organization the AWS to receive $63,755.
African Elephant Conservation & Legal Ivory Possession Act Re-Introduced in Congress
HR 697, would effectively end the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s draconian and unilateral moratorium on the sale and trade of lawfully possessed ivory…
Closing Look At the 2015 Safari Club International Convention
In closing out SCI 2015, I’d say it isn’t really a goodbye but rather a hello. It has been motivating to see what happens and the positive impact this organization has around the world…
USFWS Teams w/ Conservation Partners to Launch Campaign to Save Monarch Butterfly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) today launched a major new campaign aimed at saving the declining monarch butterfly.
LDWF Agents Investigating Trees Cut Down on Spring Bayou WMA
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is seeking leads for information about who cut down trees on the Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area in Avoyelles Parish.
President Requests $1.6 Billion in Fiscal Year 2016 for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The budget also contains an additional $1.4 billion available under permanent appropriations, most of which will be provided directly to states for fish and wildlife restoration and conservation…
Government Ivory Bullies Nail First Victims, Where Else? New York…
Updates from the U.S. Ivory War: Anti-Ivory Bigots Also Take Aim at Washington & California…
Sportsmen Mobilize to Stop Transfer and Sale of Public Lands
Sportsmen’s groups and industry members have launched an aggressive new campaign to rally against efforts by special interests to transfer or sell America’s federal public lands.
RMEF Closes 2014 with a Bang: 10,000+ More Acres Protected, Conserved
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce that it has closed the deal on seven different land projects in four states that permanently protect and conserve 10,565 acres of elk habitat.
Historical Museum Accepts Items from Family of Michigan’s First State Forester
The Michigan Historical Museum has accepted a valuable collection of objects belonging to Marcus Schaaf, a leading figure in the development and management of the state’s reforestation program.
Upper Cumberland Chapter of Quail Forever Forms to Revive State Bird in Tennessee
Tennessee residents are making a positive impact for wildlife habitat conservation with the formation of the state’s newest Quail Forever chapter.
California Capital Conservationists Form New Quail Forever Chapter
Upland bird hunters in California have expanded conservation efforts of “The Habitat Organization” into the state’s capital.
New Quail Forever Chapter Forms for Flint Hills Bobs
Quail hunters from east-central Kansas have formed the newest chapter of Quail Forever.
TRCP Welcomes Four New Board Members
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership announced today that Rod Nelson, Eric Schwaab, George Thornton and Paul Vigano have joined the TRCP board of directors.
South Dakota’s Elk Management Plan Still Available for Review
The SDGFP’s Division of Wildlife released the draft five-year elk management plan with a request for comments to be submitted by Jan. 5, 2015, however, that deadline has now been extended to Feb. 6.
Batchelder Tapped for Head Game Warden Position in Vermont
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has announced that Lt. Jason Batchelder has been named the new director of fish and wildlife law enforcement.
Two of Three Wild-Hatched Condors Have Fledged in Northern Arizona and Southern Utah
The AZGFD has announced that program biologists from The Peregrine Fund and Zion National Park have confirmed that two California condors have left their nests and taken flight in northern Arizona.
Clean Bird Feeders Help Keep Birds Healthy
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says it’s alright to put out those bird feeders now that Vermont’s black bears are sleeping in their dens for the winter.
William Rustem Announced as First Recipient of Thomas L. Washington Lifetime Award
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission last week presented a newly created award to William Rustem for his strong commitment to Michigan’s natural resources throughout a lifetime.
Delta Waterfowl’s Predator Management Adds Ducks to Fall Flight
Delta Waterfowl’s predator management work continues to show that managing predators on the prairie breeding grounds increases duck production.
Wisconsin’s Marilyn Vetter Elected to Pheasants Forever’s National Board of Directors
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever announce Marilyn Vetter of New Richmond, Wis. has been elected to the organization’s National Board of Directors…
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Approves Land Acquisitions in Willamette Valley
The Oregon FWC approved the acquisition of two parcels of land in the Willamette Valley that will provide important fish and wildlife habitat as well as outdoor recreation opportunities.
Week-Long Black Bear Hunt Starts Monday In North Jersey
It is expected that by Monday morning, more than 7,000 bear hunting permits will have been obtained by licensed hunters from New Jersey…
USGS Study Looks at Louisiana Black Bear Population
The bear species nicknamed “teddy” that inspired the iconic stuffed toy still popular today will likely survive at least another century, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study.
New Jersey Eagle Population Grows – 2014 Annual Report Available
New Jersey’s eagle population continued to climb in 2014, to 156 pairs. The number of young broke the 200 mark, with 201 fledging from 145 known-outcome nests…
Former Michigan Oil & Gas President Frank Mortl Honored for Work towards Conservation
The Department of Natural Resources has honored former Michigan Oil and Gas Association president and CEO, Frank Mortl, with a Partners in Conservation Award.
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Approves $28 Million to Conserve Waterfowl
The commission also recognized the contributions of Rep. John Dingell, who is retiring after an unprecedented 45 years of service as a member…
