Grizzly Bear Management Shifts to the States: What Hunters Should Know
Interior proposed shifting grizzly bear management to Western states July 14, 2026. What the 4(d) rule means for hunters — and the Aug. 17 comment deadline.
Conservation
-
-
The Lead Ammo Ban Arrives September 1: What Hunters on 8 Refuges Need to Know
The lead ammo ban takes effect September 1, 2026 on eight national wildlife refuges. See which refuges, what Congress is doing, and how to switch loads.
-
Federal Hunting Access Expansion: USFWS Proposes 1,450 New Refuge Opportunities
The USFWS proposed the largest federal hunting access expansion in its history. See what opens, the lead-ammo reversal, and how to comment by June 26.
-
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: 42 Years, 9 Million Acres, and a Hunter-Built Conservation Model
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has protected more than 9 million acres of big-game country since 1984. Inside RMEF’s mission, programs, chapters, and how hunters can join in 2026.
-
Why Gary Metivier’s “That’s Wild” Series Is a Must-Watch for Wildlife and Animal Rescue Fans
Gary Metivier That’s Wild is a strong watch for anyone who enjoys wildlife stories, animal rescues, and nature videos that teach as they entertain. A great place to start is the featured bald eagle rescue episode, which gives viewers a closer look at how rescue and rehabilitation can help one of America’s most iconic birds….
-
No Ivy Required: University of Montana’s New Center for Hunting and Conservation
These days, the real science happens outside the “hallowed, ivy-covered halls.” The University of Montana and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are excited to announce the recently formed Center for Hunting and Conservation to advance science, research, education and outreach that will shape the future of land and wildlife management in the United States. The…
-
REACTION: Trump’s Make America Beautiful Again Agenda
A little while ago, we identified a portion of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that we, along with many others, felt was detrimental to our enjoyment of public lands. As it turns out, that portion of the bill was removed by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). Yes, you read that correctly; the Republican majority in Congress…
-
U.S. Bighorn Sheep Going Home to Canada
It’s not deportation. It’s conservation. A few days ago, the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) flash-raised USD $186,505 to fund a translocation of California bighorn sheep from Oregon back to British Columbia to bolster struggling populations in a region where these wild sheep were originally translocated from, way back in 1954. “Naming this project ‘Coming Home’…
-
Howling in Cuckoo: How Mexican Wolves are Fostered
Did you know that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is “fostering” captive-born wolf pups? I didn’t … and now I just want to know what I need to do to be the guy who walks around sneaking wolf pups into dens. Yup: Fostering is a coordinated effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,…
-
Nessie Needs Wingmen: Saving Spawning Sturgeon
Who needs Plesiosaurs, when we have sturgeon? The animal that many scientists believe is responsible for “lake monster” sightings is actually the sturgeon. These amazing fish can survive in both salt- and freshwater, and some subspecies are capable of growing to 24 feet (yes, 24 feet!) in length. Lake sturgeon can weigh up to 200…
-
Waste Not: Utah Auctions Poached Trophies
My question isn’t, “Why is this happening?” My question is, “Why isn’t it happening everywhere?” Every four years or so, the Utah Department of Natural Resources has an auction event to sell hundreds of antlers and furs that Utah Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officers seized during poaching investigations, or otherwise obtained possession of,…
-
How Gun Owners’ Taxes Help Restore Elk Herds
It’s nice to see our taxes working towards something we support, isn’t it? This new video, courtesy of our friends at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) highlights the significant impact of Pittman-Robertson Act funding on the successful restoration and management of Pennsylvania’s elk population. For decades, the excise taxes paid by firearm, ammunition and…
