Conservation News

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Eyes 1 Million Acres in Wyoming

by AmmoLand May 17, 2012 AmmoLand

Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMISSOULA, Mont. –(Ammoland.com)- Over a million acres worth of conservation impact in Wyoming alone.That?s the historic milestone that Wyoming volunteers of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation hope to reach this year with plenty of hard work and new grants for wildlife habitat projects across the state.The RMEF funding commitment for 2012 projects [...]

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What You Should Know & SHOULD NOT Do If You Find An “Abandoned” Young Wild Animal

by AmmoLand May 17, 2012 AmmoLand

What You Should Know, SHOULD NOT Do, If You Find, Abandoned, Young Wild AnimalDelaware Division of Fish and WildlifeDOVER, Delaware –(Ammoland.com)- The fawning season for white-tailed deer in Delaware has begun, with most fawns born during the last week of May through the first week of June.With the season’s onset come the inevitable calls to [...]

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AZ Game & Fish Votes To Oppose Proposal For Grand Canyon Watershed National Monument

by AmmoLand May 17, 2012 AmmoLand

The issue with the new monument it is being proposed to “preserve” and in some cases lock away these lands rather than conserve them, which could impact public access, recreation, grazing, and the ability of the commission to manage wildlife…Arizona Game and Fish DepartmentPHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- PHOENIX – Citing a long list of concerns, [...]

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Arizona Camper Fells Rabid Mountain Lion

by AmmoLand May 17, 2012 AmmoLand

Arizona Camper Fells Rabid Mountain LionArizona Game and Fish DepartmentPHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- A group of four campers were having breakfast in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, when a mountain lion came upon the camp and attacked one of the camper’s dogs.The campers rushed to the dog’s defense, with one hitting the lion over [...]

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National Wildlife Refuges Earn Consistent High Marks with Visitors says Survey

by AmmoLand May 16, 2012 AmmoLand

Findings Come at the Start of a Summer Travel Season in Which High Pump Prices Could Add to Nearby Refuges’ Allure.U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWashington, DC –(Ammoland.com)- An overwhelming percentage of surveyed visitors to national wildlife refuges in 2010 and 2011 were favorably impressed with the recreational opportunities, education and services on these public lands, [...]

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Endangered Species Day

by AmmoLand May 15, 2012 AmmoLand

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWashington, DC –(Ammoland.com)- On May 18, 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and numerous organizations will honor Endangered Species Day, and the nationwide conservation efforts underway protecting America’s threatened, endangered and at-risk species.The Endangered Species Act has prevented hundreds of listed species from going extinct. Co-administered by the Service and [...]

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Quail Forever Members to Meet Conservation Policy Makers in Washington

by AmmoLand May 15, 2012 AmmoLand

Meetings to bring attention to conservation awareness in the 2012 Federal Farm Bill.Quail ForeverWashington, D.C. –(Ammoland.com)- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever leadership and members will be in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with legislators in support of conservation practices and wildlife habitat.Howard Vincent, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National President and CEO; Dave Nomsen, [...]

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Using Earth’s Blessings To Better Mankind & The Planet Is Not A Crime

by AmmoLand May 15, 2012 AmmoLand

Rational thought underlies conservative Christian views on climate change and the environment. By David R. LegatesHow can eco-religionists argue that poverty and economic hardship enhance environmental stewardship, or that the planet is more important than the people who live on it…AmmoLand Gun NewsNewark, Delaware –(Ammoland.com)- Although he has rarely been willing to discuss or debate [...]

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Tony Stewart, Richard Childress & Bass Pro Shops Pay Tribute To NWTF

by AmmoLand May 14, 2012 AmmoLand

Tony Stewart, Richard Childress & Bass Pro Shops Pay Tribute To NWTFBass Pro ShopsSpringfield, MO –(Ammoland.com)- The National Wild Turkey Federation’s flying turkey logo will appear this weekend on Stewart-Haas Racing’s Bass Pro Shops sponsored No. 14 Chevy driven by Tony Stewart in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Richard Childress Racing’s No. 3 Chevy [...]

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The Wheels Are Coming Off The Wind Energy Gravy Train

by AmmoLand May 14, 2012 AmmoLand

And subsidy-dependent wind energy supporters are running scared. By Marita NoonAmmoLand Gun NewsWashington, DC –(Ammoland.com)- The wind energy industry has been having a hard time. The taxpayer funding that has kept it alive for the last twenty years is coming to an end, and those promoting the industry are panicking.Perhaps this current wave started when one [...]

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Pioneer Pheasants Forever Chapter Hosting Upland Presentations in Quakertown PA

by AmmoLand May 11, 2012 AmmoLand

Focused on Pennsylvania Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas and new upland initiatives.Pheasants ForeverQuakertown, Pa. –(Ammoland.com)- Next Thursday, the Pennsylvania Pioneer Pheasants Forever chapter will host presentations on the status of pheasants and quail and upland management in Pennsylvania.This event will be held at the Milford Township Building in Quakertown and is both open to the public [...]

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“Living with New Jersey Black Bears” DVD Available

by AmmoLand May 10, 2012 AmmoLand

New Jersey Fish and GameTrenton, NJ –(Ammoland.com)- The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is offering the award-winning documentary “Living with New Jersey Black Bears” free of charge to New Jersey residents.This documentary contains extensive information on the biology and habits of black bears and was developed with scientific input from New Jersey wildlife experts [...]

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Kansan Inducted To Hunter Education Hall Of Fame

by AmmoLand May 10, 2012 AmmoLand

International organization honors longtime Kansas hunter education and shooting instructor.Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksPRATT, KS -–(Ammoland.com)- Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Pass It On shooting instructor Jim Kellenberger has been named to the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) Professional Hall of Fame.The award will be presented at the IHEA National Convention [...]

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USFWS Extends Comment Period to Revise Eagle Permit Regulations

by AmmoLand May 9, 2012 AmmoLand

USFWS Extends Comment Period to Revise Eagle Permit RegulationsU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWashington, DC –(Ammoland.com)- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has extended the comment period on the proposed rule, published on April 13, 2012, to revise the regulations governing permits for nonpurposeful take of Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) and Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) where [...]

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Springtime Alert – Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife

by AmmoLand May 9, 2012 AmmoLand

Springtime Alert – Do Not Disturb Young WildlifePennsylvania Game CommissionPennsylvania –(Ammoland.com)- While this spring’s weather has been a little more variable than usual, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials say one thing for certain is the arrival of this year’s young wildlife, as well as the almost certainty that Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife from their backyards [...]

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Forget Homeland Security, Now It’s About “Environmental Justice”

by AmmoLand May 8, 2012 AmmoLand

By Alan CarubaForget Homeland Security, Now It's About "Environmental Justice"AmmoLand Gun NewsManasquan, NJ –(Ammoland.com)- It is the nature of any government to seek to expand its authority.The Founding Fathers knew this and gifted Americans with a Constitution that limits authority devolving it to the states and to “the people.” Read the Tenth Amendment.It isn’t working.The [...]

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SCI Talking Conservation On Capitol Hill – Pass Sportsmen’s Heritage Act

by AmmoLand May 8, 2012 AmmoLand

SCI Urging Senate to Pass H.R. 4089.Safari Club InternationaWashington, D.C. – -(Ammoland.com)- Safari Club International (SCI) members will participate in more than 170 meetings this week with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on behalf of hunters everywhere.SCI’s lobby day on Capitol Hill represents the largest annual gathering of U.S. [...]

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RMEF to Fund Montana Habitat, Research Projects

by AmmoLand May 8, 2012 AmmoLand

Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMISSOULA, Mont. –(Ammoland.com)- ?Rejuvenating forage and controlling noxious weeds to improve habitat for elk and other wildlife are the main themes in a list of Montana conservation projects slated to receive 2012 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.The RMEF funding commitment totals $257,011 and affects 14 counties: Broadwater, Fergus, Lewis and [...]

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Fish and Wildlife Service Recognizes 40 Years of Success Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act

by AmmoLand May 8, 2012 AmmoLand

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWashington, DC –(Ammoland.com)- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners celebrate this year the 40 th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), one of the nation’s most important conservation laws.The groundbreaking legislation, enacted on October 21, 1972, helps to conserve our nation’s marine mammals – including polar [...]

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Tips Sought In Montana Golden Eagle Poisoning Case

by AmmoLand May 4, 2012 AmmoLand

Montana Fish, Wildlife and ParksMALTA, Mont. –(Ammoland.com)- State and federal wildlife officials are looking for information on the death of two golden eagles in Bear Creek, off the Fish Creek drainage west of Alberton.The state wildlife lab in Bozeman recently confirmed poisoning as the cause of death, and now investigators are looking for tips on [...]

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Outdoor Industry Association Touts Economic Benefits of Roadless Areas

by AmmoLand May 3, 2012 AmmoLand

Outdoor Industry AssociationBoulder, Colo. –(Ammoland.com)- In response to a final revision to the Colorado Roadless Rule released by the U.S. Forest Service today for managing 4.2 million acres of Colorado’s premier backcountry land, water and wildlife habitat in Colorado, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released the following statement:“In protecting pristine backcountry, roadless areas represent a key [...]

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Anti’s Lawsuits Profit on Your Tax Dollars While Fed Fails to Keep Score

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

Two Studies Show Environmental Lawsuits Paid For By a Gov Program For Seniors, Veterans, and Small Business – but our Government is Not Accounting for Costs.Boone and Crockett ClubMISSOULA, Mont.–(Ammoland.com)-Studies released independently by Notre Dame Law School and the Government Accountability Office show that environmental groups pad their claims for reimbursed legal fees using a [...]

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Colorado Roadless Rule Prepared for Implementation – Sportsmen Optimistic

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

Hunters and anglers cite improvements to final revision of state-based management document, promote refinements to ensure conservation of backcountry landsTheodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipDENVER – -(Ammoland.com)- The release by the U.S. Forest Service of a final revision of the Colorado roadless rule elicited positive responses from members of the hunting and angling community, who while citing [...]

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Public Lands: Biospheres Under Glass? Not If USSA Can Help It

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

By Bill HornPublic Lands: Biospheres Under Glass? Not If USSA Can Help ItU.S. Sportsmen's AllianceColumbus, OH –(Ammoland.com)- As regular U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance readers know, on April 17th, the House of Representatives passed the most important fishing and hunting bill in 15 years – HR 4089, The Sportsmen’s Heritage Act – by a lopsided 274 to [...]

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Carter to Obama – Same Old Story on Energy Policy

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

The Center For Vision & ValuesGrove City, PA –(Ammoland.com)- As spring bloomed, the president addressed the nation on energy. The president told us, “Without our planning for the future, it will get worse … The oil and natural gas that we rely on for 75 percent of our energy is simply running out.”Unless profound changes [...]

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Michigan DNR to Offer Energy Lease Rights at May 8, 2012 Auction

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesMichigan –(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer state-owned oil and gas lease rights to more than 108,000 acres in 23 counties at a May 8, 2012 auction in Lansing.Oil and gas lease auctions routinely occur twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. [...]

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Michigan DNR to Offer Energy Lease Rights at May 8, 2012 Auction

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesMichigan –(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer state-owned oil and gas lease rights to more than 108,000 acres in 23 counties at a May 8, 2012 auction in Lansing.Oil and gas lease auctions routinely occur twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. [...]

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Maryland Governor O’Malley Receives National Award From The Arbor Day Foundation

by AmmoLand April 30, 2012 AmmoLand

Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesNebraska City, Neb.–(Ammoland.com)- The Arbor Day Foundation presented Governor Martin O’Malley with the newly created 2012 Vision Award in Nebraska City, Neb. on Saturday, April 28. Governor O’Malley’s passion for trees has garnered him national acclaim, inspiring the foundation to establish this new category of award.“I am humbled by this prestigious [...]

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Mule Deer Foundation Looking For A Few Good Volunteers

by AmmoLand April 27, 2012 AmmoLand

Mule Deer FoundationSAN ANTONIO, Texas –(Ammoland.com)-  Are you an avid hunter or someone who loves wildlife and the outdoors?Join others like yourself and find out how you can help mule deer in Texas and across the West.The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), a twenty-five year old grassroots conservation organization, is starting a local chapter in the [...]

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Ducks Unlimited Applauds 2012 Farm Bill Committee Passage

by AmmoLand April 27, 2012 AmmoLand

Ducks UnlimitedWashington, DC. –(Ammoland.com)- Ducks Unlimited announced its support and appreciation to the Senate Agricultural Committee today as it passed the 2012 Farm Bill out of committee.The bill now heads to the Senate floor for a full vote, although the timing is unclear.The bipartisan Farm Bill maintains a strong conservation title, including the Conservation Reserve [...]

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Ducks Unlimited Supporting Several Measures Considered In U.S. Senate Water & Wildlife Hearing

by AmmoLand April 27, 2012 AmmoLand

Ducks UnlimitedWashington, DC. –(Ammoland.com)- Ducks Unlimited today voiced approval for the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works subcommittee on Water and Wildlife meeting held April 24, 2012.DU submitted written testimony to the hearing related to several conservation measures up for review, including reauthorization of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The historically [...]

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Survey Detects No Evidence Of White Nose Syndrome In Michigan Bats

by AmmoLand April 27, 2012 AmmoLand

Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesMichigan –(Ammoland.com)- A recent statewide survey of 60 bat wintering sites in Michigan found no sign of white nose syndrome, the Department of Natural Resources said today.White nose syndrome (WNS) is an invasive fungus fatal to bats. The fungus infects a bat’s skin and causes the bat’s energy reserves to deplete [...]

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Mule Deer Foundation Partners to Purchase Habitat in Southeast Washington

by AmmoLand April 27, 2012 AmmoLand

Mule Deer FoundationSALT LAKE CITY, UT. –(Ammoland.com)- Earlier this month, the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife negotiated a deal to conserve 1,144 acres in the southeast corner of the state and open it up to public access.The Mule Deer Foundation and other conservation groups contributed money toward the purchase price of $624,500, in conjunction [...]

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Sportsmen Praise Farm Bill – Urge Swift Senate Floor Action

by AmmoLand April 26, 2012 AmmoLand

Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill upholds key conservation programs, includes provisions important to private lands conservation and hunting and angling.Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipWASHINGTON –(Ammoland.com)- As the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee finalizes its version of the 2012 Farm Bill, which sustains millions of acres of valuable private lands fish and wildlife habitat, prominent sportsmen’s groups urged [...]

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Washington Wildlife Habitat & Research Earn Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Grants

by AmmoLand April 25, 2012 AmmoLand

Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMISSOULA, Mont. –(Ammoland.com)- Enhancing over 10,000 acres of habitat and using GPS collars to research the Snoqualmie Valley elk herd top a list of Washington conservation projects slated to receive 2012 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.The RMEF funding commitment totals $189,960 and affects 11 counties: Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Grays Harbor, [...]

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