Ed-Arnett-at-HLR-range2_sm
Do you have any thoughts on this post?
You Talk, We Listen
Thanks for your interest and participation in the TRCP Livestream on Tuesday and congratulations to the winners of the “Gigantic Book of Hunting Stories.” We hope you enjoyed the chance to talk with us about key conservation issues in your community.
You can help us spread the word by posting this link (https://new.livestream.com/trcpchat/2013Priorities) on your Facebook timeline or by making a tax-deductible contribution toward our efforts to unite sportsmen on behalf of conservation.
If you missed it, you can watch a video of the event at Livestream.com. A few of the topics discussed include:
- How hunters and anglers might feel the effects of the sequester
- Prospects for the Sportsmen’s Act in the 2013 Congress
- Update on the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska
- Tips for getting your voice heard in Congress
As these events expand, we hope you will continue to engage in and become informed about policy issues that are central to securing our nation’s outdoor heritage.
Watch the video below to find out how you can make a difference.
Stemming the Tide of Wetland Loss
Whether you’re tangling with redfish in the Mississippi Delta, casting for bonefish in the Florida Keys or in a duck blind in North Dakota, America’s wetlands and waterways provide unrivaled fishing and hunting opportunities.
- Coastal wetlands and the incalculable economic and ecological benefits they provide face significant threats from erosion, overdevelopment, invasive species, oil spills and climate change.
- Across the farm belt, prairie pothole wetlands are being drained for intensive crop production. In some regions, up to 90 percent of these critical wetlands, often called the North American duck factory, already have been lost.
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that 100,000 acres of wetlands are lost every year.
- A first step in reversing the trend of wetland loss is to restore Clean Water Act protections to the potholes, marshes and tidal flats upon which fish, waterfowl and countless other species depend.
- America’s hunting and angling heritage rests on our ability to conserve wetlands across the country.
Wednesday Win: Fill in the Blank
Our Oregon Field Representative Mia Sheppard can be found on page 38 of ____________ Fishing Products. Name the catalog she’s featured in, and we will send you the first season of Steven Rinella’s “MeatEater.”
Send your answers to info@trcp.org or post a comment on the TRCP Blog by Friday.
What Matters Most to Hunters and Anglers?
The TRCP has a simple mission. We strive to guarantee you a place to hunt and fish. Our work falls into three main categories:
- strengthening laws, policies and practices affecting fish and wildlife conservation;
- leading partnerships that provide a strong sportsmen’s voice in the decision-making process;
- building consensus in the conservation community to advance policy solutions.
While our mission sounds simple, we often deal with complex issues. Laws, policies and decision making – the “insider baseball” that takes place on Capitol Hill can be hard for the average person to understand.
In an effort to put our work in tangible and applicable terms, we developed a “cheat sheet” for the everyday sportsman interested in conservation policy. The 2013 Sportsmen’s Conservation Priorities outlines the main areas where we at the TRCP will be focusing our work on behalf of hunters and anglers in 2013.
We’ll be hosting a live chat on Tuesday, March 5, to give you an opportunity to ask questions about the 2013 Sportsmen’s Conservation Priorities. Expect more information and a link to the video conference later this week. In the meantime, take a look and let us know what you think in the comments section below.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
From now until January 1, 2025, every donation you make will be matched by a TRCP Board member up to $500,000 to sustain TRCP’s work that promotes wildlife habitat, our sporting traditions, and hunter & angler access. Together, dollar for dollar, stride for stride, we can all step into the arena of conservation.
Learn More
You have Successfully Subscribed!
