Why It Matters: Sportsmen and women are greatly responsible for the many American conservation successes through their funding of state agencies, an important role in wildlife population management. However, the contributions of sportsmen and sportswomen do not end with conservation funding. With the holiday season approaching, game meat donation programs serve as an opportunity for …
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife management agencies play an important role in conserving our nation’s public trust fish and wildlife resources for the benefit of all. For sportsmen and women, the original conservationists whose dedication to conservation led to the creation and funding of state agencies, it is important that we support efforts …
Protecting Texas Oysters Reefs Again on the Commission Agenda Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Assistant Manager, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Why It Matters: Public participation in the decision-making process surrounding fish and wildlife management is indicative of an engaged public, and members of the outdoor sporting community are always encouraged to be involved at every available opportunity. However, it is important to remember that …
Texas: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Highlights Why It Matters: The continuation of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department provides a unique opportunity to discuss the important role that state fish and wildlife agencies play in the conservation of our nation’s fish and wildlife resources for the benefit of all …
Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture Policy Highlights Why it matters: For centuries, hunters served as providers for their communities. Today, reliance on hunters and gatherers to supply food outside of their own homes has diminished. However, hunters in many states can play a role in providing for those in need …
Expanding Opportunities for Hunters to Support Their Communities in Texas Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic still at the front of everyone’s minds, we are already beginning to witness the impact that actions taken in some states during the past year will have on state legislative sessions across the nation in 2021. Some of the primary responses to the …
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission) is currently accepting public comments on a set of proposed regulatory amendments that will be discussed during the Commission’s upcoming meeting on November 10. Among the amendments is a proposed change that would allow hunters to display their hunter education certification …
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Accepting Comments on Proposed Regulatory Amendments Read More »
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator During their recent regularly scheduled meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission) approved several important regulatory changes, including regulations designed to protect the state’s declining southern flounder population. Specifically, the Commission approved increasing the minimum length requirement for southern flounder to 15 inches and changes to the …
Texas: Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Changes to Southern Flounder Regulations Read More »
Summary During atypical social and economic times that devastate communities and states, some governors, through emergency powers granted to them by state constitutions and statutes, have far-reaching authority that can negatively impact our time-honored traditions of hunting and fishing. The COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 and 2021 saw the instatement of unnecessary and overreaching restrictions on …
Protecting Our Outdoor Sporting Heritage During Times of Emergency Read More »
