Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Chairman and AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff and members of the community…..
Conservation Projects
USDA Commits $20 Million to Innovative Conservation Projects
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up to $20 million in competitive grants through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.
Tread Lightly! Announces 25 Partner-Funded Stewardship Projects Across Nation
In one of the most ambitious Restoration for Recreation initiatives in its history, Tread Lightly! has awarded funding for 25 stewardship projects throughout the country.
Pheasants Forever Convention Recognizes Columbia County Chapter for Conservation
The Columbia County Chapter of Pheasants Forever was recently honored with several awards recognizing their dedicated efforts in conservation at the 2016 Wisconsin State Meeting.
Alberta Outfitters Fund Delta Waterfowl Hen House Supersite
Delta Waterfowl will install a new Hen House Supersite in Alberta this winter, with the project cost funded by the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society.
White House Strategy for Pollinators Highlights Hope to Create Better Upland Habitats
The White House report released this week, National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators, shined a spotlight on the need to increase the quantity and quality of upland…
Delta Waterfowl Research Projects Include Oil Impact Study, Hunter Recruitment Work
From adding ducks to the fall flight to unlocking doors for new hunters, Delta Waterfowl’s mission is guided by science, which is a policy dating to founder James Ford Bell’s declaration that “one….
Arizona Sportsmen Rally for Wildlife Habitat Conservation w/ Formation of QF Chapter
Quail hunters and conservationists in Arizona have embraced a local model for wildlife habitat conservation by adding a new chapter of Quail Forever in the state.
Ruffed Grouse Society Announces 2015 Michigan Drummer Fund Projects
Ten projects benefiting young forest habitat in Michigan have been selected by the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) and the American Woodcock Society (AWS) to receive $41,407 during 2015 through its…
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Work Boots on the Ground Conservation Program
New Jersey sportsmen’s dollars are being stretched a little further thanks to the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Work Boots on the Ground (WBOTG) program and a group of dedicated union volunteers.
Citizen-Science Wetlands Restoration Project
Not all science needs to be done by University grads, and it is entirely possible that some breakthrough science & engineering on lower cost flexible storm barriers will result from this citizen-scientist crowd funding effort…
New Jersey June Wildlife Conference Registration Deadline Approaching
The conference is sponsored by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, and the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife…
Streamlight Recycles Over 10,000 Lbs. Of Rechargeable Batteries In 2013
Streamlight & several of its U.S. distribution partners recycled nearly 3,500 pounds of rechargeable batteries during the fourth quarter of 2013, with a year-to-date total of over 10,000 pounds…
Southeastern State Wildlife Organization Endorses States’ Full Funding of National Bobwhite Effort for 3 Years
The Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies has voted unanimously to endorse member states’ fully funding operations of the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative for an initial 3 years…
Outdoor Industry Executives Help Clean Tijuana River Valley
Today more than 300 outdoor industry executives helped clean up the Tijuana River Valley as part of the 15th annual Rendezvous Service Project Sponsored by Timberland…
Volunteer Quail Forever Chapter Lending Hand in Tennessee
Bobwhite quail hunters, conservationists and youth educators in the region formed the local conservation group to make a difference for quail habitat while creating outdoor opportunities for area youth…
From The Farmhouse To The White House: Rejuvenated & Worn-Out
The 19th Annual Meeting of the National Bobwhite Technical Committee (NBTC) in Roanoke, Virginia, July 23-26 2013, led to the most pleasant and stimulating exhaustion one can get from work…
Pheasants Forever Focus on Forever Conference Accepting Registrations
June conference being held at Colorado’s Estes Park, Cabela’s presenting sponsor…
Mule Deer Foundation Announces Phase IV of the Farson Landowners’ Landscape Initiative
This project, on 196,000 acres of private and public lands near Eden and Farson in Southwest Wyoming, is in the fourth of five phases designed to enhance habitat for wildlife and livestock…
Pheasants Forever Announces 2012 Minnesota Habitat Accomplishments
Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever announce that its 77 Minnesota chapters and 25,000 members statewide completed more 417 habitat projects in 2012…
Union Volunteers Improve Wildlife Habitat & Trails at California Coastal Wetland
Nearly 80 union members and their families planted more than 300 native plants and groomed a considerable length of a popular hiking trail at Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve…
Pheasants Forever & Partners Begin Major Sage-Grouse Habitat Restoration Project in Idaho
Pheasants Forever joins state and federal partners to restore nearly 32,000 acres of Greater sage-grouse habitat in southern Idaho…
Wildlife Forever Sells Bridge to Somewhere
Through a collaborative project with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Afognak Native Corporation (ANC) of Kodiak Alaska, Wildlife Forever sold for $1, a portable aluminum bridge to help fish and wildlife…
Help Preserve Our Quail Hunting Legacy By Casting Your Vote
Tall Timbers’ project, Operation Outdoors, was nominated as 1 of 7 projects to choose from to receive a $25,000 grant. The project receiving the most votes will be awarded the grant…
Two Men Complete First-Ever Trek Around Death Valley National Park
Extreme endurance athlete Marshall Ulrich and firefighter Dave Heckman finished an unprecedented expedition, going on foot around the perimeter of Death Valley National Park during the hottest part of summer, completely unaided and unassisted…
Outdoor Industry Executives Roll Up their Sleeves to Make a Difference in Boston
On Friday, Oct. 5 2012, more than 300 executives from the outdoor industry will fan out across Boston to volunteer on four service projects as part of OIA Rendezvous…
Mule Deer Foundation Volunteer Receives Acknowledgement from Utah Division of Wildlife
Darren West, Project Coordinator for the Mule Deer Foundation’s (MDF) Utah County Chapter, was recently honored by the Utah Division of Wildlife…
The Bird Box Man
In a matter of weeks, Schuh had cut the boards for 200 wood duck boxes, after which Packerland Chapter members came to his shop and assembled the pieces…
NSSF Seeks State Agency Proposals for Hunting Heritage Partnership Grants
National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, is now accepting proposals from state and regional wildlife agencies for Hunting Heritage Partnership grants…
Mule Deer Foundation Invests Over $375,000 for Utah Conservation Projects in 2011
There are some $60,000 worth of projects still pending. MDF raised this money through the sale of Utah Conservation Permits throughout the year…