Policies

Animal rights groups, such as the Humane Society of the United States, PETA, and many others, are widely known to adamantly oppose all hunting and… Read more.

Participation in recreational fishing has plateaued since its peak in the late 1980’s. While the number of anglers in the United States has stagnated, the… Read more.

In an attempt to encourage novice hunter participation, many states now offer some form of apprentice hunting license that permits hunters to take to the… Read more.

The National Archery in the Schools Program® (NASP®) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that aims to improve academic performance, various outdoor skills, and shooting sports participation… Read more.

Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to obtain hunting and/or angling licenses at the same price as state residents. The… Read more.

Recreational fishing is widely accepted as a wholesome and non-controversial lifetime outdoor activity with numerous positive benefits. By sanctioning angling as a recognized sport, athletic… Read more.

In an effort to improve the quality of young people’s lives, several states have introduced or passed legislation to require some form of educational opportunity… Read more.

Participation in hunting has been generally declining since the 1980’s. Hunting license sales produce critical funding each year for wildlife conservation and habitat restoration, while… Read more.

The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component of the hunter’s safety course, which provides potential hunters a way to receive… Read more.

Similar to hunting, a lack of access is cited as one of the primary barriers to participation in the shooting sports. School-based programs offer opportunities… Read more.

Many state legislatures have enacted legislation to afford senior citizens, veterans, and active duty military members special hunting and fishing opportunities and discounted fees as… Read more.

Opportunities exist across the country to enrich the lives of terminally ill youth by facilitating hunting and fishing opportunities for them at no cost. This… Read more.