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A Quiet Crisis…Decline in Hunting

The increasing impact of the decreasing hunting population Decline in hunting A decline in hunting in the US is starting to effecting our endangered animal populations. What many conservationists have been saying for years is finally starting to bear fruit, hunters fund the management of land and resources used to keep animal populations healthy. Its not just the endangered species that are feeling the pinch but any animal dealing with the encroachment of civilization. Hunters through the donation of money and time to wildlife groups help fund the management of our lands and the preservation of historic migration routes, this...

Botswana Elephant Hunting Ban Ended

The Botswana elephant hunting ban has been in place for a number of years, and it has finally been lifted. Seven tags will be auctioned by Auction It Ltd.

Open Season In Idaho

Idaho to combat the growing wolf populations Idaho lawmaker proposed “wolf-free zones” and year-round wolf hunting seasons, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission has proposed extending hunting and trapping seasons for wolves. On Jan. 27th, the commission announced a proposal to extend the wolf season taco year around across the state. Senator Bert Brackett, R-Rogerson, introduced a bill that would offer increased opportunities for wolf harvests in areas with chronic wolf depredation on livestock. It would also allow for year-round wolf hunts in southern Idaho areas, which in most Idahoans minds should be extended to statewide as the devastation being...

We Think They Should Legalize the Trade of Rhino Horn

Legalising the trade may be one of these approaches and is currently being heavily discussed by South Africa. There are several different options for a legalised trade in rhino horn.

Importance of America’s Hunting Culture

Even though hunting gets a poor reputation through many media outlets, the ecological, economical, conservation and organic benefits of the hunting culture make it an American tradition that needs to be maintained.

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