House Reversed Rule That Made It Easier to Sell Off Public Lands
Lawmakers could undo a 2017 rule-change that was widely criticized by hunters and anglers concerned about the threat of public land transfer or disposal.
Category: News
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Congress Fails to Reauthorize LWCF, Advance Lands Package
Critical measures for public lands and sportsmen’s access had broad support but didn't make it across the finish line.
U.S. House Passes Modern Fish Act
First-ever sportfishing-focused legislation to pass Congress heads to President's desk
Water Resources Bill Goes to Trump with Big Win for Everglades Restoration
Water infrastructure package with benefits for fish, wildlife, and the outdoor recreation economy heads to president’s desk with bipartisan support.
Farm Bill Expiration Brings Uncertainty for Landowners, Sportsmen, and the Rural Economy
Without a new five-year bill, conservation and voluntary access incentive programs are currently unavailable to well-intentioned landowners.
Lapsed LWCF Is a Lost Opportunity to Improve and Enhance Hunting and Fishing Access
Congress avoids a federal shutdown, but allows the best tool for opening landlocked public lands to expire.
Landmark Fisheries Reform Takes Major Step Toward Becoming Law
House passes major federal fisheries management reauthorization bill with provisions of the Modern Fish Act, which would help recognize the value of recreational fishing and update data collection methods.
Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing Threatens a Legendary Mule Deer Hunting Destination
Energy development in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains puts at risk the very qualities that make these public lands important to sportsmen and women.
Congress Passes Budget Deal with a Boost for Conservation Funding But No Fire Fix
Non-defense spending gets a bump, but the agreement doesn’t include a solution for fire borrowing, which saps the Forest Service of its budget for habitat maintenance and improvement.
