LEDE Wildlife Violations Lead To

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.

EXPLORE Act Becomes Law

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.

U.S. House Votes to Delist the Recovered Gray Wolf

Last week, the House of the United States Congress voted to end federal protections for grey wolves in the lower 48 states.

Duck Stamp Modernization Act Passes U.S. House

The Duck Stamp Modernization Act (H.R. 2872) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives on September 20.

Why Senate’s Consideration of $70M Bill Combating Chronic Wasting Disease Is Vital

With CWD now in 30 states, the bill would fund disease research and management.

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.

House Passes Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act will provide $1.39 billion for states, territories and tribes to support proactive habitat restoration of species of greatest conservation concern across the U.S.

NRA Joins SCI in Letter to Interior Over Gray Wolf Battle

Your National Rifle Association (NRA) has joined Safari Club International (SCI) and 22 other conservation organizations, representing millions of sportsmen and women across the country, in a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

America’s Conservation Enhancement Act Passes Congress

The U.S. House of Representatives built off the historic passage of the Great American Outdoors Act by passing America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act on a voice vote, making this Congress one of the most impactful for sportsmen and women in a lifetime.

Thank You, Recreational Shooters!

The USFWS praises shooters’ contributions during National Shooting Sports Month.

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