Conservation Articles

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Iowa is set to ban trail cameras on state-managed public hunting lands in 2027, sparking debate over fair chase, hunter ethics, and crowded public ground.

The 2026 waterfowl breeding population is down 2% from last year, but wetter conditions in Canada could boost duck production.

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) recently named Jeff Rawlinson as the organization's third-ever president, as Dr. Thomas (Tommy) G. Floyd, announces his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2026.

When you take the time to respond to hunting surveys, you're making a difference for yourself and future generations of hunters.

NASP student archers raise $35,000+ for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and 2026 “On Target for Life” award winners announced.

For decades, Wildlife Restoration grant funds — supported through excise tax on sporting arms, ammunition and archery equipment, as well as revenue from state hunting license and permit fees — have supported fisher restoration, reintroduction, research and monitoring across much of the fisher’s range.

The “Connecting with Conservation” video series simplifies the message on how conservation is funded and informs hunters, anglers, trappers and shooters how they are primary funders of land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America.

The black bear work underway by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission provides an excellent example of how Pittman-Robertson funds conserve wildlife.

The “Connecting with Conservation” video series simplifies the message on how conservation is funded and informs hunters, anglers, trappers and shooters how they are primary funders of land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America.

It’s not until a son adopts his father’s bird dog — a German wirehaired pointer named Kaiya — that he has a change of heart about hunting, and ultimately grows closer to his dad.

Chuck Black’s road to winning the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Contest began in spring 2020 with a photography trip to Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Montana, where he discovered one very special northern pintail drake.

Land Holdings north of Lolo Creek in western Montana are now forever protected and secured for public use.

A hunter recently paid $725K at auction for the chance to pursue mule deer anywhere in the Arizona from Aug. 15, 2023, to Aug. 14, 2024.

Minnesota artist Joe Hautman wins the annual Federal Duck Stamp Competition for the sixth time, tying his brother Jim for the most ever.

Sept. 24, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

An ongoing study aims to find out.

South Dakota residents give state’s nesting fowl a helping hand.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation lays groundwork for protecting 2,151 acres rich with wildlife — including predators.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation protects 158 acres — improves access to 678 more acres.

More than 600 acres protected and opened to public access, enhancing access to 3,600 more.

As part of the company’s Camo for Conservation program, First Lite will donate a portion of all sales from its new Specter camo to the National Deer Association.

Next time you see or hear of a unique predator where it shouldn’t be, give some thought as to just where it might have come from. If it happens to be a jaguar, don’t call me, been there and done that!

Federal officials are removing the gray wolf from Endangered Species Act protection in the Lower 48 states, according to reports, and returning management to states.

Veteran aquatic specialist David Brewster with Tennessee Valley Authority explains what water hyacinth is and how it can damage a lake.

Safari Club International has canceled its 2021 Hunters' Convention in Las Vegas due to myriad issues related to travel, restrictions on event size and more caused by COVID-19.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers uncovered an organized enterprise to smuggle flying squirrels to interstate and international buyers.

The nation’s leading hunting, fishing and habitat conservation organizations support the 30 by 30 Initiative, a plan to establish a goal of placing 30% of the planet’s land and water under protected status by 2030.

Reintroduction of wolves is a contentious issue in Colorado, pitting the usual pro- vs. anti-wolf sides. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has committed $300,000 to help defeat this reintroduction effort.

Salvinia, a fast-growing invasive plant from South America, has been discovered in Guntersville Lake in Alabama. Officials with Tennessee Valley Authority are treating it in an attempt to control it from spreading.