“conservationists”

At the end of April, poachers broke into the Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservancy in Zimbabwe in search of rhinoceros horn—an incredibly valuable commodity on the international market. The poachers brutally shot and killed a tame 22-year-old black rhino male called Gomo and, with axe in tow, massacred its head and face and seized its horns.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is the latest partner to join the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation’s (OSCF) “Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag” program.

A record number of more than 3,000 elementary and middle school students learned to find and identify signs of species like the bobcat, raccoon, snowshoe hare and white-tailed deer in Vermont this winter.

Colt has announced the launch of its "Safety Impact Award," a platform recognizing non-profit organizations that exemplify an exceptional commitment to safety in the firearms industry.

On Jan. 4, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreational Experiences (EXPLORE) Act was signed into law, a comprehensive public-lands management package that benefits every outdoor enthusiast, including hunters and conservationists.

On Sept. 6, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) and the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association (MTPCA) filed legal briefs in their lawsuits against the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC).

Johnny Morris, conservation legend and founder of Bass Pro Shops, was celebrated at the 35th Annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Banquet and Auction on Sept. 11, where he received highest award given by CSF—the Dingell-Young Sportsmen’s Legacy Award.

The American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP)—comprised of the nation’s top 52 sporting-conservation organizations, including the NRA—released its Wildlife for the 21st Century, Volume VII (W-21) on Sept. 11.

Hunters, bird watchers, stamp collectors, and artists celebrated as the 2024-2025 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp—commonly known as the Duck Stamp—went on sale.