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Kenya Conducts World’s Largest Ivory Burn

How many elephants does it take to create a pyre of ivory in excess of 100 tons? Ask Kenya, which today burned 105 tons of confiscated illegal ivory tusks, ivory products and rhino horns in the capital city of Nairobi in what is said to be the largest ivory burn in world history.

Houston Chronicle Errs in Tying Hunters to the Illegal Wildlife Trade

As the world’s No. 1 conservationists, hunters view every day as World Wildlife Day, yet this misguided anti-hunter reporter specifically uses this day to trounce us—in spite of the facts.

Trophy Hunting is Good for Conservation, Says IUCN Report

The April 2016 report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature is a must read for hunters as the global organization showcases research touting the positive conservation impact of trophy hunting.

South Africa to Continue Rhino-Horn Trade Ban Despite Increase in Poaching

While the government of South Africa says its ban on rhino-horn trade will stop poaching and illegal trade, rhino owners and conservationists say the decades-old ban accomplishes the opposite.

Attention Hunters: Vote Online Now to Protect Hunting, Then Tune in for Live ‘Hunters Conserve Wildlife’ Debate Against Noted Anti-Hunting Extremists in NYC on May 4

American hunters know their role in wildlife conservation is not up for debate—except on May 4 as two prominent hunting community reps take the stage against two fanatical anti-hunting extremists.

Are European Bison Set for a Conservation Comeback?

The conservation group Rewilding Europe is working to restore the European bison to population levels that can be enjoyed by residents, tourists and hunters alike as it gears up to release 24 more bison into the wild.

Poaching is Not Hunting

Make no mistake: Poachers are not hunters. Poachers are criminals and should be dealt with as such.

Namibia Crushes Anti-Hunters By Banning All Hunting Bans

Namibia understands where hunters’ dollars go as it welcomes hunters with open arms.

For the Love of Freedom: A Tribute to NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum Member Robert M. Lee

As we celebrate the life of NRA HLF member Robert M. Lee (Oct. 2, 1927-Jan. 28, 2016), he forever will be remembered for his dedication to American freedom and to ensuring the NRA, firearms, hunting, shooting sports and wildlife conservation will remain at its core.

South Africa Court Upholds Decision to Legalize Domestic Sales of Rhinoceros Horn in Effort to Curb Poaching

As rhinos continue to be slaughtered for their horns, can the recent controversial decision to legalize the domestic sale of these horns be the key to saving this endangered animal?

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