Conservation Articles

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.