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Bookshelf
Wingbeats and Heartbeats: Essays on Game Birds, Gun Dogs, and Days Afield — By Dave Books…
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DSC Urges Science Over Politics in Lion Conservation
Anti-hunting activists have petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the African lion as a threatened or endangered species. A decision is expected any day. Dallas Safari Club (DSC) officials are hoping for a ruling that favors science, not petitions.
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Conference session spotlight: Can’t miss events abound in McAllen
Friday, May 23 — Newsmaker: Water vs. Underwater Wildlife…
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Countdown to conference: Why making it to McAllen is worth it
By Marty Malin — I moved from the Texas hill country to South Texas 20 years ago because of a business opportunity…
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RMEF Grants to Improve Utah Elk Habitat
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded grants to fund more than 50 on-the-ground projects that will enhance habitat for elk and other wildlife around the state of Utah.
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Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Approves $61 Million to Conserve 205,000 Acres of North American Wetlands
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission today approved $61.3 million in funding to protect, restore and enhance more than 205,000 acres of wetlands and associated uplands in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Boat Owners Association of The US: By the Numbers
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is an association of like-minded boaters, anglers and sailors defined by a sampling of numbers. From how many members it has, or the number of TowBoatUS and Vessel Assist towboats across the nation, to the number of fishing tournaments sanctioned by the BoatUS Angler “Weigh-to-Win” cash bonus…
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RMEF: Land Exchange Falls Short for Elk and Elk Hunters
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation maintains that elk and elk habitat need to be the major points of focus regarding a proposed land exchange in central Montana involving two major land parcels: one south of Grass Range and one north of the Missouri River in the CMR Monument with additional smaller parcels added in both…
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Nation’s Firearms Industry Executives In Washington for Congressional Fly-in
Executives from many of the nation’s firearms companies are in Washington, D.C. this week for the seventh annual congressional “fly-in” sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry.
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One Fish Photo Could Make You a Big Winner
There’s a lot to pack before you head out for the spring fishing season. Just don’t forget the camera to take shots of your catch to submit to the BoatUS Angler “Catch of the Month” photo contest at BoatUS.com/angler/contest, which kicks off today and runs monthly through October 31, 2014.
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American Fly Fishing Trade Association Hires Communications Director
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has hired a Communications Director to effectively message to members and the general public to further AFFTA’s mission of promoting sustained growth of the fly fishing industry.
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Editorial Fellow at Grist
The Grist Fellowship Program is an opportunity to hone your skills at a national news outlet and deepen your knowledge of environmental issues.
