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Why It Matters: Recreational anglers gather in marinas and public boat launches along the Atlantic Coast year-round to explore the open seas in pursuit of their preferred saltwater game species. In doing so, these recreational anglers generate hundreds of millions of dollars through the American System of Conservation Funding each year that is utilized to…

Why It Matters: With the arrival of fall, hunters across the Natural State are excited about the official arrival of deer hunting seasons. This year, Arkansans have new opportunities to pursue white-tailed deer, including a recent early, buck-only archery season for the first time. With fall officially here, there is much to be excited about!…

Why It Matters: In July of 2024, Massachusetts passed a new omnibus gun law which would require a live fire component to obtain a mandatory Firearm Identification Card. Without specific legislative protections, long-standing and storied shooting ranges are in jeopardy of being closed due to newly enacted local regulations including noise ordinances, lead abatements, and…

Why It Matters: When the heat of the summer starts to dwindle and leaves start to fall, the sounds of migratory waterfowl begin to ring through the air. Here in the Mid-Atlantic States, many states are wrapping up their resident goose seasons and are ramping up for teal/early duck season. For many wing shooters, this…

Why It Matters: Once on the brink of extinction, the Louisiana black bear’s population has rebounded to the point where it must be managed. Beginning in December of 2024, the story of the Louisiana black bear is among the greatest conservation success stories in the southern United States and is a testament to the North…

Why It Matters: Black bear management in Oregon is a current success story with the population showing steady growth and variety in age classes represented. In spite of the demonstrated success, groups who oppose the hunting of charismatic megafauna and predators made an effort to end spring black bear seasons at a recent ODFW Commission…