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Why It Matters: The cost of managing resources held in the public trust, maintaining public access, and delivering conservation programs continues to increase while hunting and fishing license revenues are failing to catch up. As a result, agencies in several states have considered implementing license fee increases to help close budget gaps. While license fees […]

Why It Matters: Shared rivers demand shared decisions. The Columbia River is managed across two states, two legislatures, and two fish and wildlife agencies, and the outcome of the decisions made by those entities determines whether salmon season stays open for the families who fish on the Columbia River each year. The Oregon and Washington […]

September 28, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, September 26, the nation came together to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day), recognizing the contributions of America’s sportsmen and women and the critical role they have played in conserving the nation’s fish, wildlife, habitat, and outdoor heritage.  Established by Congress in 1971 and […]

Why It Matters: Access for anglers and boaters is not only about being able to reach the water, but also knowing where, when, and how they can recreate. The MAPOceans Act will help remove uncertainty on federal marine waters by making information on fishing and boating restrictions easier to find and use. The bipartisan bill […]

Why It Matters: President Trump issued two executive orders that prioritize America’s hunting and fishing traditions while recognizing these activities are inseparable from successful conservation. By directing federal agencies to expand access, modernize recreational fisheries data, strengthen State-Federal partnerships, improve habitat, and support recruitment and retention, the orders can turn that recognition into practical improvements […]

Why It Matters: Advancing legislation through the United States Senate continues to be incredibly challenging, typically requiring strong bipartisan support for a bill to move out of Committee. As previously reported, the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) represents a shining example of the power that common sense legislation can display as it moves through […]