The National Wild Turkey Federation celebrated conservation achievements and lasting partnerships in an innovative way during its Virtual 45th Convention and Sport Show. “As spring approaches, we look forward to chasing gobblers and getting new hunters outdoors, but we are already looking forward to getting the flock back together in Nashville for our 46th Convention and Sport … [Read more...] about National Wild Turkey Federation Announces Conservationists of the Year
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Meet the New Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Note: Today's article comes to us courtesy of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus. The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) announced changes to the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) leadership for the 117th Congress during Monday's virtual Changing of the Guard event. CSF provides an important connection between the sporting community and Congress to ensure … [Read more...] about Meet the New Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
With Spring Come Coyotes; Protect Your Pets
Groundhog, schmoundhog: Spring is here when the coyotes are. It isn't spring in most of the country, but if you'd like to know what's on tap for this April or May, just look to our southernmost state: Florida. The songdogs are coming out as the state warms, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Florida residents and visitors to protect … [Read more...] about With Spring Come Coyotes; Protect Your Pets
How Gary Marbut Became 2020’s Top Grassroots Gun Rights Activist of the Year
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has named Gary Marbut, president of the Montana Shooting Sports Association, as Grassroots Activist of the Year for 2020. The veteran Big Sky Country gun rights advocate spearheaded this year’s successful passage of LR 130, a measure that strengthened Montana’s state firearms preemption law. Marbut and MSSA not only … [Read more...] about How Gary Marbut Became 2020’s Top Grassroots Gun Rights Activist of the Year
Gray Wolves No Longer Endangered, Says USFWS
Turns out that scientifically managing wildlife together with sportsmen works--who knew? (You did.) Last Thursday, Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Aurelia Skipwith announced that the American gray wolf no longer qualifies as an endangered species...and although it's great news, it's not surprising. … [Read more...] about Gray Wolves No Longer Endangered, Says USFWS