Fish and Wildlife Agencies Receive $55 Million for Management of Species of Concern
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is distributing more than $55 million to state fish and wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program to protect and manage species of conservation need, promote the recovery of wildlife and conserve habitats nationwide.
Grizzly Bear Shot and Killed Near Choteau, Montana
Two landowners were picking mushrooms about a mile north of Choteau, Mont. in late May when they were charged by an adult female grizzly bear. The men shot and killed the bear at close range, and fortunately, they were uninjured during the encounter.
Sportsmen’s Alliance Files Final Brief in Northern Rockies Wolf Litigation
On May 21, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, along with Safari Club International and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, completed briefing in a trio of lawsuits brought by animal extremist groups to relist wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountain region under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Important Change if You Hunt Outside the Country
U.S. hunters successful in other nations who wish to import meat or other parts of their harvest will soon be required to sign onto Login.gov to submit declarations and import/export applications with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Wildlife Violations Lead to $900,000 Fine
In early April, a federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced two men for trafficking protected birds and eggs into the United States in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Dr. John Waldrop of Cataula, Ga., was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine—one of the largest-ever for an ESA case—and serve three years of probation. Toney Jones of Eufala, Ala., was sentenced to six months of probation.
Airport Conversation Leads to Wildlife-Related Charges
CDFW officers catch a pair of poachers after overhearing them on a plane.
Idaho Bear Hunters Now Required to Pass ID Course
Effective Jan. 1, anyone hunting black bears in Idaho must show proof they have passed a bear identification test to help them differentiate between grizzly bears and black bears.
Sportsmen’s Alliance Moves for Summary Judgment in Northern Rockies Wolf Litigation
On Friday, March 7, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (SAF), along with Safari Club International (SCI) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), filed for summary judgment in a trio of lawsuits brought by animal-extremist groups to relist wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountain region under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
2024 Excise Taxes Collect $1.3 Billion for Conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced on Jan. 15 that more than $1.3 billion will soon be heading to states, commonwealths and territories to support their efforts to fund conservation and connect people with nature.
USFWS Seeks Public Input to Improve Access to Federal Lands
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is asking the public to identify service-managed lands where people would most like to see new or improved public recreation access.
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