Five Ways Lawmakers Can Write a Better Farm Bill for Conservation
PLUS: Nine direct benefits for hunters and anglers.
Category: R3
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Our blog is where we break down the conservation issues that sportsmen and women need to know about. Get the latest intel from Capitol Hill, learn more about complex science and policy, and follow along with field reports from our staff on the ground. This is where conservation gets personal.
Has Congress Put Public Land Sales Back on the Table?
House rules could make it easier to sell or transfer federal public lands to the states, an idea broadly opposed by hunters and anglers.
New Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for Better CWD Management
88% of Americans polled support additional federal investments in chronic wasting disease management and surveillance.
The Journey Toward Greater Inclusion in the Outdoors
Why training on diversity, equity, and inclusion must remain a priority at the state agencies that carry out conservation in America.
Outdoor Recreation Spending in PA Is Up 26%
New research finds that hunting, fishing, biking, camping, and other activities drove $58 billion in statewide spending.
A Record $1.5 Billion is Going to Conservation—Thanks to YOU
A portion of your gear, firearm, license, and boat fuel purchases helped to generate more funding than ever for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to distribute for state work on conservation and outdoor...
How Latino Hunters Are Helping to Shape R3
The effort to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters can’t leave out this important segment of the U.S. population.
The 10 States Where Outdoor Recreation Generated the Most Money in 2020
New data reveals outdoor recreation’s share of the GDP during a year filled with uncertainty.
This Is the #1 Threat to Deer Hunting
The movement of live deer is supercharging the spread of chronic wasting disease, and the captive deer industry must be held accountable.
House Votes to Increase Key Conservation Funds that Benefit Waterfowl, Deer, and Sportfish
The chamber passed a “minibus” package of appropriations bills that could affect hunting and fishing in America.
