Sec of the Interior David Bernhardt announced a proposal for new and expanded hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres
Sec Bernhardt Proposes Historic Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
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Washington’s Forests, Elk Habitat Get $880K Upgrade
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners awarded $880,232 of grant funding toward Washington wildlife habitat enhancement and scientific research.
USFWS Solicits Input on New E-Bike Wildlife Refuge Rules
To increase recreational use on public lands for Americans, US Fish and Wildlife Service proposes regulations on use of E-Bikes on National Wildlife Refuges
Renowned Biologist and Conservationist Chuck Kowaleski Passes at 64
Chuck began his career with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1990, and has been an active member of the quail conservation world for the last 18 years
AZGFD: Mexican Wolf Population Increased 24% in 2019
The wild population of Mexican wolves continues to grow at a healthy pace increasing 24 percent since last year in the United States.
Ducks Unlimited Recognizes Contributions To Wetlands & Waterfowl Conservation
Ducks Unlimited announced the winners of the 2020 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards recently during the 85th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference.
Grizzly Bear Defense, Bryan Berg, 17 September, 2017, Bob Marshall Wilderness, MT
Some inner voice, or unconscious feeling, caused him to turn around and look. He had heard nothing, smelled nothing, at least nothing consciously. That is when he saw the big boar grizzly.
Rader, Walker Promoted to Ducks Unlimited Regional Directors of Operations
Ducks Unlimited (DU) announced today the promotion of Jamie Rader and Johann Walker to directors of operations for DU’s Great Lakes/Atlantic and Great Plains regions, respectively.
Illinois Names Bob Caveny the New ‘Quail Coordinator’
Bob Caveny of Carlinville, Illinois, is the Land of Lincoln’s new agriculture and grassland wildlife program manager in the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Breaking News: An Animal Is Not A Human
Today we are happy to report that “Happy,” the Asian elephant, remains an elephant. Bronx Supreme Court Judge Alison Tuitt dismissed the lawsuit brought against the Bronx Zoo by the extremist group.
Reliable Commercial Test for Chronic Wasting Disease In Deer Scents Now Exists
A commercially available test that can be used to analyze deer urine for the presence of CWD prions before its distribution to the public has been in use by Wildlife Research Center & Tink’s for a…
California Facing Self-Imposed Public Lands Funding Crisis
California wildlife officials are noticing a crisis. Hunters and anglers are largely responsible for wildlife conservation funding. On the left coast, though, that funding pool is drying up.
Court Sides With SCI In Dismissing Legal Challenge To LA Black Bear Delisting
The recovery of the Louisiana black bear is a conservation success story but they are the only subspecies to have been listed under the Endangered Species Act
Trump Interior Budget Proposal Delivers for Hunters & Recreational Shooters ~ VIDEO
In a welcomed sign for hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts across the country, the Trump Administration this week submitted its 2020 budget proposal to Congress, and it’s chock full of good news.
SCI Raises $140,000 to Help Defeat Colorado Wolf Ballot Initiative
SCI raised an astounding $140,000 in response to a strategic call to action focused on the proposed forced reintroduction of wolves into Colorado.
Donald Trump Jr. Helps SCI Top Its 48th Annual Convention With A Record Auction
With the help of Donald Trump Jr., was a record $340,000 raised at auction to benefit the SCI Foundation Sables & efforts to educate the world about the importance of hunting.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Seeks Public Input to Increase Access to Refuge Lands
As part of its ongoing effort to increase public access on federal lands, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced it is seeking the public’s assistance.
Ducks Unlimited Celebrates 2020 World Wetlands Day
On Sunday, Feb. 2nd 2020, conservationists across the globe will celebrate World Wetlands Day (WWD) to recognize the importance of these valuable ecosystems for humans and wildlife.
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards Over $115,000 in Third Quarter ~ VIDEO
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces it is awarding more than $115,000 to nine organizations, bringing Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s funding total to $4 million in grants since 2008.
Ducks Unlimited and Filson Team Up for Conservation
Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Filson have teamed up to introduce a limited offering of officially licensed DU lifestyle apparel and accessories.
National Deer Alliance Taps Torin Miller as Policy & Outreach Coordinator
The National Deer Alliance (NDA) has added additional staff capacity with the hiring of Torin Miller as its policy and outreach coordinator.
National Deer Alliance Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors, Elects Chairman
Sam Burgeson, president of Wildlife Research Center, was elected as the National Deer Alliance organization’s new chairman.
NDA Supports MN DNR’s Emergency Action to Temporarily Halt Movement of Farmed Deer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) recently issued an emergency rule that places a temporary ban on the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer within the state.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Hosts Guns and Cash Bash
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) will host a Guns and Cash Bash, an evening of fun and fundraising to benefit elk and other wildlife.
Mountain Lions: Attack Man, Eat Human, Attack Dogs, Unafraid
In the last two weeks of 2019, Mountain lions attacked a hunter in North Dakota, fed on a human body in Arizona, and attacked five dogs in Idaho.
