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Public Lands
Why It Matters

Hunting & Fishing Access

America’s 640 million acres of national public lands provide irreplaceable hunting and fishing opportunities to millions of Americans.

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What TRCP is Doing

We’re working to safeguard America’s public lands so hunters and anglers always have quality places to pursue their passions.

MAPping Public Access

Enhancing access to your public lands and waters by digitizing public access records and paper maps.

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Unlocking Public Lands

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership teamed up with onX to determine the scope of the landlocked problem and propose solutions for unlocking public lands.

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Public Land Access

America’s 640 million acres of national public lands – including our National Forests and Bureau of Land Management lands – provide irreplaceable hunting and fishing opportunities to millions of Americans.

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How Sportsmen Are Doing It Right

Brian Flynn, Two Wolf Foundation's Story

Following a distinguished career in the U.S. Army, lifelong outdoorsman Brian Flynn returned home from a deployment in Afghanistan and…
Hunting
Why It Matters

Key Issues for America’s Hunters

Your source for the latest policy updates, conservation challenges, and opportunities shaping America’s hunting traditions.

What TRCP is Doing

We’re fighting for meaningful policy changes that benefit wildlife, our waters, and the American landscapes that make our outdoor traditions possible.

Chronic Wasting Disease

CWD is the biggest threat to the future of deer hunting.

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Wildlife Corridors

This critical habitat ensures elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and other migratory species are able to move between their summer and winter ranges, and take full advantage of the spring greenup.

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Sage Grouse Conservation

The TRCP has been on the front lines of sage grouse conservation for years.

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Ryan Sparks
How Sportsmen Are Doing It Right

Ryan Sparks's Story

TRCP’s “In the Arena” series highlights the individual voices of hunters and anglers who, as Theodore Roosevelt so famously said,…
Fishing
Why It Matters

Key Issues for America’s Anglers

Your source for the latest policy updates, conservation challenges, and opportunities shaping America’s fishing traditions.

What TRCP is Doing

We’re fighting for meaningful policy changes that benefit wildlife, our waters, and the American landscapes that make our outdoor traditions possible.

Forage Fish Recovery

If you want great sportfishing, you need healthy forage fish.

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Restoring the Mississippi River Delta

Nearly 2,000 square miles of prime fish and wildlife habitat have vanished along Louisiana’s coast.

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Colorado River

Hunters and anglers are in this together, we know that collaborative solutions can provide relief for the strained Colorado River and safeguard hunting and fishing in this important watershed.

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David Mangum
How Sportsmen Are Doing It Right

David Mangum's Story

Capt. David Mangum is a YETI ambassador and outdoor photographer who utilizes his talents to produce media that inspire a…
Private Land
Why It Matters

Stewardship on America’s private lands

With 70 percent of U.S. lands in private hands and many of our best hunt and fish opportunities occurring there, investing in voluntary conservation on working lands safeguards access, strengthens habitat and water quality, and ensures resilient landscapes.

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What TRCP is Doing

We champion policies and programs that restore wildlife habitat, improve soil and water health, and keep working lands productive.

Farm Bill Conservation Programs

Explore our model farm to learn how each conservation program benefits landowners, wildlife, and sportsmen and women.

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Wildlife Corridors

This critical habitat ensures elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and other migratory species are able to move between their summer and winter ranges, and take full advantage of the spring greenup.

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Sage Grouse Conservation

The TRCP has been on the front lines of sage grouse conservation for years.

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Ward Burton
How Sportsmen are Doing It Right

Ward Burton's Story

Ward Burton’s NASCAR driving career stretched across most of two decades. As an avid sportsman and conservationist, he founded the…
Special Places
Why It Matters

Special Places Worth Protecting

America’s most iconic landscapes provide unmatched habitat and unforgettable days afield. These places sustain wildlife, anchor local economies, and define the hunting and fishing traditions we pass down.

What TRCP is Doing

We’re working to conserve special places that provide world-class habitat and unforgettable opportunities for hunters and anglers.

Alaska

When it comes to quality places to hunt, fish, and trap, Alaska is unique and—in the minds of many—unparalleled. 

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Colorado River

Hunters and anglers are in this together, we know that collaborative solutions can provide relief for the strained Colorado River and safeguard hunting and fishing in this important watershed.

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Pennsylvania

The TRCP currently focuses its conservation efforts on the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware River, and Ohio River watersheds within Pennsylvania.

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The Lolo and Bitterroot National Forests

The Lolo and Bitterroot National Forests stretch across approximately 3.5 million acres in western Montana and provide important wildlife habitat, coldwater fisheries, and recreational opportunities that support thousands of jobs in the region.

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The Pacific Northwest

From the Puget Sound to the Snake River’s Hell’s Canyon, and on to the high divide in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, the Pacific Northwest is blessed with millions of acres of public lands and thousands of miles of public water. 

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Restoring the Mississippi River Delta

Nearly 2,000 square miles of prime fish and wildlife habitat have vanished along Louisiana’s coast.

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Franklin Adams
How Sportsmen Are Doing It Right

Franklin Adams's Story

As a true Gladesman, conservationist, and historian, Capt. Franklin Adams has spent more than six decades championing Everglades restoration efforts…
Habitat & Clean Water
Why It Matters

Healthy Habitat Powers Every Pursuit

All hunting and fishing opportunities depend on quality habitat, from clean water and healthy wetlands to winter and summer habitats and the migration corridors that connect them.

All About Habitat & Clean Water
What TRCP is Doing

We are working to safeguard the habitats that power every hunting and fishing opportunity.

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Wildlife Corridors

This critical habitat ensures elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and other migratory species are able to move between their summer and winter ranges, and take full advantage of the spring greenup.

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Colorado river

Colorado River

Hunters and anglers are in this together, we know that collaborative solutions can provide relief for the strained Colorado River and safeguard hunting and fishing in this important watershed.

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Nature Based Solutions

How hunters and anglers can play a major role in advocating for habitat-driven solutions.

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Alex Harvey
How Sportsmen Are Doing It Right

Alex Harvey's Story

Alex Harvey, founder of Legacy Land Management, is a registered professional forester in Mississippi and Alabama with a Master's degree…
Science
Why It Matters

Science That Guides TRCP

From conserving migration corridors and wetlands to ensuring clean water and resilient landscapes, science provides evidence that turns conservation goals into effective action.

Science for Conservation
What TRCP is Doing

For hunters and anglers, science safeguards the experiences we treasure including resilient big game populations, abundant fish, and wild places that endure changing social landscapes.

Science Speaker Series

The TRCP Science Speaker Series facilitates discussions around integrated science and research that better inform integrated conservation policy and management decisions and strategies.

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Science Snapshots

Each Science Snapshot translates credible research on key conservation issues into what it means for fish, wildlife, and America’s hunting and fishing traditions.

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Science Blogs

TRCP’s science blogs break down new research and on-the-ground findings to show how conservation science directly affects fish, wildlife, habitat, and our hunting and fishing opportunities.

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Jamelle Ellis
Your Science Expert

Jamelle Ellis's Story

Jamelle Ellis joined the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership in 2022. Jamelle spent the last three years as an environmental sustainability…
Where We Work
Across the Nation

Conservation Across America

TRCP works across the country to ensure hunters and anglers can enjoy healthy fish and wildlife and quality days afield, no matter where they live.

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TRCP in Your Region

TRCP works across the country to ensure hunters and anglers can enjoy healthy fish and wildlife and quality days afield, no matter where they live.

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Who We Are
Our Mission

To guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt & fish

We unite and amplify our partners’ voices to advance America’s legacy of conservation, habitat, and access.

Our Mission & Values
Our People & Partners

  • Meet the TRCP Team

    Our staff and board members unite and amplify our partners’ voices to advance America’s legacy of conservation, habitat, and access.

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  • Our Partners

    ‘Partnership’ is in our name. We work with 64 diverse partner groups that represent today’s leading hunting, fishing, and conservation organizations in order to strengthen the sportsman’s voice in Washington, D.C.

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  • Corporate Council

    TRCP’s Corporate Council is made up of diverse corporations that share a common passion for conservation.

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  • Capital Conservation Awards Dinner

    The CCAD is one of Washington's best-attended conservation celebrations, featuring dinner, cocktails, and a silent auction.

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    Help us ensure that our treasured wild habitats and game remain intact for the next generation to enjoy – lend your support to the TRCP’s efforts today!

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In the Spotlight

The Next Step for the Tongass

Hunters and Anglers Can Help Shape the Forest Plan.

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Latest News
March 5, 2026

Oregon Legislature Passes Landmark “1.25 Percent for Wildlife” Act

After three legislative sessions and more than a decade of advocacy, a bipartisan coalition secures Oregon’s most significant conservation funding victory in a generation.
March 5, 2026

New Farm Bill Advances in House Committee: Key Impacts for Hunters and Anglers

The House Agriculture Committee has advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, launching the next phase of negotiations over conservation programs that will impact wildlife habitat and hunting and fishing access.
February 27, 2026

In the Arena: Josh Warren

For many hunters and anglers, the connection to conservation begins close to home — in the woods behind the house, along a familiar stretch of river, or through time spent learning from mentors and family. That sense of place is something Joshua Warren carries with him, both personally and professionally. As Director of Marketing at WorkSharp, Josh represents a company rooted in Ashland, Oregon, a community defined by its access to public lands and wild country.

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Timely information on major conservation issues, organizational news, and policy developments that matter to America’s hunters and anglers.

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TRCP in Pennsylvania

With a wealth of natural resources that fuel an ardent outdoor heritage, Pennsylvania’s hunters and anglers are proud to live and recreate in a state with a strong legacy of state conservation funding initiatives that safeguard these amenities for future generations. Along with 2.2 million acres of state-managed forests and 124 state parks, the state’s $58-billion outdoor recreation economy ensures public access for the benefit of all people while revitalizing communities across the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania Projects

The TRCP currently focuses its conservation efforts on the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware River, and Ohio River watersheds within Pennsylvania. Our organization, along with a powerful network of in-state partners, unifies and advances the voices of hunters, anglers, and conservationists around key initiatives focused on solutions to land and water-use challenges. The TRCP also works to provide better public access to fish and wildlife resources.

FEATURED PROJECT

New research finds that hunting, fishing, biking, camping, and other activities drove $58 billion in statewide spending

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How we work

  • We build strong coalitions and empower thought leaders from the sportsmen/sportswomen-conservation community in Pennsylvania, to identify and work toward shared public policy goals around conserving habitat and funding conservation programs in the state.
  • We use public education tools to effectively advance public policy in the state’s General Assembly through strategic campaigns, grassroots organizing, and scientific research.
  • We create and maintain relationships with the Governor’s office, state agencies, hunting and fishing organizations, and regional and local businesses, creating champions for the sportsmen/sportswomen’s agenda to restore and maintain healthy rivers.
  • We believe identifying opportunities to expand current state funding sources for conservation, water quality protection, and outdoor recreation access will protect Pennsylvania’s rich hunting, fishing, and trapping traditions, ensuring they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

THE ISSUES

Delaware River Watershed

Assuring the highest level of state protections for the Commonwealth’s best trout streams.

Chesapeake Bay/Watershed

Advocating for additional state funds to ensure Pennsylvania reaches its goals set forth by the Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Blueprint and the state’s latest watershed implementation plan (Phase III WIP).

Ohio River Watershed

Advocating for the highest level of state protections for the Ohio river watershed's best trout streams.

State-Level Conservation Funding

Promoting the benefits of the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund and the Environmental Stewardship Fund on water quality improvement, fish and wildlife habitat, and public land facilities.

Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Recreation Economy

Educating key decision-makers within the state on the impact of the Commonwealth’s $58-billion outdoor recreation economy.

Videos

There’s a growing list of popular trout fishing streams awaiting full protection at the state's Department of Environmental Protection. What can anglers do about it.

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Meet the team

Jim Kauffman, Pennsylvania Field Representative and Wildlife Health Coordinator

Jim Kauffman joined the TRCP in September 2025 as the Pennsylvania Field Representative and Wildlife Health Coordinator. A lifelong Pennsylvanian, Jim has spent his life immersed within Pennsylvania’s hunting and outdoor culture, leading him to dedicate his professional career to wildlife research, management, and conservation.
Jim holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in Wildlife and Fisheries Science and a master’s in biology from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Initially focusing on the research and management of wildlife species, Jim has worked on river otter, bobcat, fisher, black bear, bog turtle, ring-necked pheasant, and black-footed ferret research projects. As a private lands habitat biologist and forest projects manager, Jim has also worked extensively with private landowners to deliver habitat-incentive programs and promote public hunting access on private lands.
Jim was fortunate to grow up recreating within Pennsylvania’s public forest lands while spending time at his hunting camp and family cabin, both located on public lands. Pennsylvania has a strong deer hunting and camp culture, and Jim is passionate about protecting these valuable resources for both wildlife and hunters of future generations.
Each fall, Jim enjoys pursuing whitetails with both the bow and gun, bear hunting with a crew at camp, guiding Pennsylvania elk hunters, trapping for furbearers, and hunting wood ducks in the Pocono swamps. Jim’s spring time pursuits include chasing snow geese, turkey hunting, and fly-fishing for trout.
As TRCP’s Pennsylvania Field Representative and Wildlife Health Coordinator, Jim works to ensure that hunting, fishing, and trapping opportunities are maintained for all Pennsylvanians through sound conservation policy and scientific management strategies.

Pennsylvania Program Updates

Get caught up on our most recent stories and advocacy efforts.

 

Deer Season: Hunting & CWD – Lessons Learned and What Comes Next
 

Deer Season: Hunting & CWD — Reflections from a Pennsylvania Deer Season 
 

Deer Season: Hunting & CWD – A Mid-Season Check-In
Mussel Restoration Effort Indicates Improved Water Quality in Pennsylvania Waterway
Deer Season – Hunting & CWD: Prepping for the Pennsylvania Season 
TRCP Announces New Conservation Staff Member in Pennsylvania
In the Arena: Dr. Carolyn Mahan

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