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Why It Matters: The Trump Administration recently released its first progress report on implementation of the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission, providing sportsmen and women with a roadmap of its conservation and outdoor recreation priorities. From expanding access to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting opportunities to investing in habitat conservation and modernizing fish and wildlife management, the […]

Why It Matters: Currently, in Delaware, individuals who are at least 16 years old but under the age of 18 may not hunt with a firearm unless directly supervised by someone who is at least 21 years old and who is the lawful holder of a hunting license or who is lawfully exempt. The supervising person must be within 30 […]

Why It Matters: Sportsmen and women are the original conservationists, and while much of our interest can be traced back to the critters that we pursue, the conservationist mentality that we share also provides an inherent appreciation for the species and processes that ultimately contribute to our opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Pollinators are unsung heroes […]

Why It Matters: Access to quality hunting and fishing lands and waters comes in all shapes and sizes. However, regardless of the size of the property or quality of habitat, there is one common denominator when it comes to acquiring land – money. While hunters and anglers contribute through the “user pays – public benefits” structure that is the American […]

Why It Matters: The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission is moving forward with rulemaking on a proposed ban on the commercial sale, barter, or trade of pelts, hides, and associated products from wild furbearers taken in Colorado. This follows the Commission’s March 2026 vote to advance the petition, proposed by anti-trapping organizations, despite CPW staff recommendations for denial and strong opposition from sportsmen. […]

(June 24, 2026) – Washington, DC – Moments ago, the House Natural Resources Committee passed the America the Beautiful Act, which was formerly known as the Great American Outdoors Act 250, on a voice vote, a sign of the widespread support for this bill. This legislation was spearheaded through the Committee by the bill sponsors […]