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Why It Matters: Access remains one of the biggest factors influencing participation in hunting and fishing. In a major win for America’s hunters and anglers, the Department of the Interior recently finalized regulations expanding hunting and fishing opportunities across the country while supporting the conservation mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.  Highlights:  The National […]

Why It Matters: For many sportsmen and women, canine companions joining in adventures afield is as natural as breathing; the two go together like peanut butter and jelly. While many hunter/ pooch duos will chase upland pursuits or waterfowl retrieves, one not-as-common opportunity exists where legal: fall turkey adventures get cranked up to a 10 […]

Why It Matters: The constitutional right to hunt and fish is officially on the ballot in Colorado this November. Should Amendment 83 pass, it will enshrine the right to hunt and fish for current and future generations of Coloradans and protect our traditions and heritage. It also preserves the state’s authority to manage wildlife using […]

Why It Matters: Descending devices are best known for helping deep-caught reef fish recover from barotrauma or “the bends”, but they can also move released fish quickly past sharks and dolphins waiting near the surface. Reducing depredation and improving the survival of regulatory discards means more fish in the water and potentially better fishing opportunities […]

Why It Matters: Dove season marks the beginning of another fall hunting season across much of the Midwest. As sportsmen and women return afield, now is the time to review regulations, prepare equipment, and make plans for the many hunting opportunities ahead.  Highlights:  For sportsmen and women across the Midwest, September means fall hunting season […]

Why It Matters: Florida’s black bear hunt has entered a new chapter following the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) decision to re-establish a highly regulated hunting season. After nearly a decade without a statewide bear hunt, Florida sportsmen and women can participate in the management of one of the state’s most iconic wildlife […]