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Sportsmen Praise USDA Decision to Release Open Fields Funds
The TRCP praised a decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release funding for the “Open Fields” Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program, a new effort to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch and forest lands to provide public access to their lands for wildlife-dependent activities such as hunting and fishing. READ MORE
At TRCP Panel, Experts Urge Improvement of Marine Recreational Angling Data
Marine scientists and fisheries professionals from across the country met in Washington, D.C., on July 1 to discuss recreational saltwater fishing data collection and the conservation of marine resources at a blue-ribbon panel hosted by the TRCP. READ MORE
Sportsmen Urge Salazar to “Put Some Teeth” in Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms
In the wake of the Gulf oil spill, a sportsmen coalition urged Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to “put some teeth” in his onshore leasing reforms to safeguard fish and wildlife from irresponsible drilling – and to ensure that America’s public lands are not subjected to a disaster like the one decimating the Gulf coast.READ MORE
Renewal of Roadless Directive Conserves Backcountry Fish and Wildlife Habitat
On May 28, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reaffirmed its support of backcountry conservation by renewing a directive that requires secretarial-level review of road-building and timber-cutting projects in national forest roadless areas.READ MORE
USDA-Funded Private-Lands Conservation Programs Conserve Habitat, Uphold Sportsmen’s Access
The TRCP commended a move by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund important private-lands conservation programs that help sustain valuable fish and wildlife habitat and enable access by hunters and anglers. READ MORE
Regan, Cooper Bring Conservation Expertise to TRCP Board of Directors
Accomplished conservationists and sportsmen Ron Regan and George Cooper have joined the TRCP board of directors. The new directors were elected at the TRCP spring board meeting, which took place in Nashville, Tenn., earlier this year.READ MORE
The TRCP and the Gulf Oil Spill
The TRCP extends its condolences to the Gulf Coast residents, workers and their family members affected by the April 20 accident aboard the Deepwater Horizon. The repercussions of this terrible event will be felt by our nation and our priceless marine resources for years to come.READ MORE
Sportsmen Applaud Common-Sense Measures in Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms
In a decision benefiting sportsmen across America, Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in May announced long-awaited oil and gas leasing reforms, implementing common-sense measures in energy development on our public lands.READ MORE
Sportsmen Assert Value of Conservation Following Introduction of Climate Bill
The TRCP in May welcomed the introduction in the U.S. Senate of the American Power Act, energy and climate legislation that takes the first step toward better safeguarding public fish and wildlife resources in the face of increased energy development and accelerating global climate change. READ MORE
Arizona Hunter Supports the TRCP, Wins Benelli Shotgun
On a winter day in late February, Tricia Farrington of Phoenix, Ariz., strolled the aisles of the International Sportsmen’s Exhibition. Along with thousands of other outdoorsmen, she checked out fishing and hunting gear, guides and outfitters, and exhibits and seminars at the University of Phoenix stadium.READ MORE