Why It Matters: The use of dogs is not only a deep-seated component of our hunting heritage, it is also a critical tool in the toolbox of science-based wildlife management. A petition brought before the Arizona Game and Fish Department Commission (Commission) sought to ban hunting with hounds in Arizona, which would have severely limited…
Why It Matters: The wildfires in Western North Carolina, worsened by debris from Hurricane Helene, reinforce the need to actively manage forests to reduce fuel loads and improve forest resiliency. Litigation to spur a forest plan amendment is a continuation of coordinated efforts to stop forest restoration and wildlife habitat improvement work on the two…
Why It Matters: Though relatively few people are familiar with the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, 2025 marks the 75th Anniversary of this important program and the greatest fish and aquatic resource conservation story ever told. Without it, there would be far fewer places to launch a boat, piers to fish from, or…
Why It Matters: Oregon House Bill 3932 pushes to ban beaver trapping on certain public lands, threatening a vital wildlife management tool under the pretext of conservation. This bill could disrupt ecological balance and waterway health, ignoring science for the sake of restrictive ideology. Highlights: HB 3932 appears to be part of a broader campaign…
Why It Matters: Efforts to promote and conserve our sporting heritage today stand to benefit sportsmen and women for generations to come. Whether that is revolutionizing fisheries management or recruiting the next generation of hunters, proactive efforts today will last for well into the future for all Georgians. Highlights: On February 13, Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s…
Why It Matters: For the continued success of our time-honored outdoor traditions, it is critical to secure policies that provide increased access and opportunity for hunters to remain engaged in their outdoor pursuits regardless of age or injury, as well as offering additional avenues for new hunters to be introduced to the stand or blind….