Why It Matters: Many states in the Midwest and across the country offer opportunities for youth hunters to hit the field in pursuit of game species including deer, turkey, ducks, and pheasants before the seasons open to the public. States offering youth hunting seasons provide a great opportunity for young hunters to participate in our…
Why It Matters: Legislation seeking to restrict the Second Amendment is often eventually used as a vector of attack for hunting-related issues, just as restrictions on hunting are often used as a vector of attack against Second Amendment rights. Our issues are fundamentally intertwined given that firearms of every kind are routinely used in hunting,…
The American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) – comprised of the nation’s top 52 sporting-conservation organizations that represent America’s hunter-conservationists, professional wildlife and natural resource managers, outdoor recreation users, conservation educators, and wildlife scientists – released Wildlife for the 21st Century, Volume VII (W-21). This comprehensive publication focuses on solutions to conserve wildlife and their habitats…
Why It Matters: Legislation seeking to restrict the Second Amendment is often eventually used as a vector of attack for hunting-related issues, just as restrictions on hunting are often used as a vector of attack against Second Amendment rights. Our issues are fundamentally intertwined given that firearms of every kind are routinely used in hunting,…
Why It Matters: With election day right around the corner (November 5), anticipation is building for Americans to get out and exercise their right to vote. This year’s election is especially important for sportsmen and women, as voters will be presented with the opportunity to protect our time-honored traditions at the ballot box. Aside from…
Why It Matters: On Tuesday, October 1st, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC), along with the Chairs of the House and Senate Game & Fish Committees (Sen. Greg Rothman; Co-Chair for the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and Caucus member, Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik. n addition to the bill…