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Ruling on Great Lakes Wolves a Starting Point for State Management

On Aug. 1, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., handed down its 54-page ruling on Great Lakes wolves: Gray wolves will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and state management will not be allowed. While the ruling doesn’t immediately remove federal protections from wolves in the Western Great Lakes states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, the court’s decision regarding the important issue of a “distinct population segment” (DPS) is a win for sportsmen.

Where Does Your State Stand on the NRA-Backed Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish?

In November, Texas became the 19th state recognizing a constitutional amendment supporting the right to hunt and fish. Here is the status of some of the remaining states.

New York: State Legislature Fails to Advance Legally Harvested Wildlife Import Ban

The New York State Legislature adjourned over the weekend without passing Senate Bill (SB) 2814, titled the “Big Five African Trophies Act."

Henry Repeating Arms CEO Honors IHEA’s NY State Instructor of the Year

Henry Repeating Arms Founder and CEO Anthony Imperato recently honored Ralf Hartmann as the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) New York State Instructor of the Year, recognizing his contributions to hunter education and firearm safety.

NRA Free Online Hunter Education Course Raises $150,000 for State Wildlife Agencies

Your National Rifle Association is pleased to announce its free online Hunter Education Course has raised more than $150,000 for state wildlife agencies in matching Pittman-Robertson (P-R) funds.

Why Your State Fish and Game Agency Needs to Build More Public Shooting Ranges

The surge in gun sales and shooting sports participation in recent years has fueled the need for ever-more places to shoot. Here’s an in-depth look at how state fish-and-game agencies use funds collected from excise taxes paid by gun and ammo buyers to build public shooting ranges.

California Doctor and Avid Hunter Speaks Out, Highlights Critical Threats to Hunting in a State Fueled by Anti-Hunting Extremists

Facing increasing threats to hunting from anti-hunting extremists, San Francisco Bay-area doctor Arnold Goldschlager calls state's hunters to pressure Gov. Brown to fill the two vacancies on the Fish and Game Commission with pro-hunters.

Bookshelf: The Deep State Revolution

Sid McDaniel finds himself smack dab in the middle of a growing political scandal, with political opponents of a sitting president scrambling to cover his tracks and find a suitable patsy. Many of the themes will be hauntingly familiar to those who follow current-day politics.

Gator Hunting in the Sunshine State

Alligator hunts can provide an opportunity to chase prey that can very much bite back.

Best State for a Big Mule Deer?

This question came from a comment on a previous blog post on destinations for whitetails.

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