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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.

Special Raffles for Arizona Big Game Tags Ends June 30

Hunters eager for a chance to pursue Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep may finally get their chance, thanks to a special Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) raffle.

Wyoming Program Generates $1.5 Million for Conservation

Funds generated through the sale of the Wyoming Governor’s complimentary big-game licenses in 2024 will soon benefit sportsmen, photographers, campers and others who enjoy the state’s outdoors.

Vermont—Future Conservationists Educated in Record Numbers

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.

Group Targets Hunting with Hounds in Arizona

On Nov. 25, 2024, a Tucson, Ariz.-based group with a long history of anti-hunting initiatives and litigation—delivered a 17-page petition to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, asking it to, “…ban the use of dog packs to hunt mountain lions, bears, bobcats, foxes and other wildlife.”

Florida Conservation Officers Crack 2015, $1 Million Heist

In 2015, members of the Schmitt family, working as contracted salvage operators for 1715 Fleet-Queens Jewels, LLC, uncovered a treasure trove of 101 gold coins from the wrecks off Florida’s Treasure Coast.

Hefty Reward Offered in Mexican Wolf Case

A federally protected Mexican wolf was found dead northwest of Flagstaff, Ariz., on Nov. 7. The incident is under investigation, and a reward of up to $103,500 is available for information that leads to successful prosecution in the case.

Art Fueling Conservation in Arkansas

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation and Historic Cane Hill have issued a nationwide call for art to be featured on the 2025 Arkansas Northern Bobwhite Conservation Stamp and Eastern Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp.

10 Timely Hunting Survival Safety Tips

Here are 10 lifesaving precautions and preparations to follow—regardless of location—to survive unexpected situations when afield.

State Wildlife Departments Asking Hunters for Feathers

With limited budgets, the professionals who manage wildlife often rely on the aid of hunters to collect enough samples for statistically reliable modeling. Read on for some such programs.

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