WASHINGTON – This year has been extremely difficult, and, yes, Congress has upset us greatly at points – especially the last few days. And while it may […]
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HAMILTON: Recognizing America’s original conservationists while celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day
COMMENTARY BY WEST VIRGINIA STATE SENATOR BILL HAMILTON America’s hunters and anglers are our nation’s original conservationists, a title that we wear proudly. On Saturday, Sept. 26, […]
COLUMN: Remember Aug. 4, 2020
“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.” Aldo Leopold The U.S. Forest Service was founded on Feb. 1, 1905. The Antiquities […]
U.S. House passes Great American Outdoors Act 310-107; ushers in a new age of conservation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act Wednesday, 310-107, ushering in a new era for American conservation. The legislation now moves […]
OUTDOORS ROUNDUP: American Wildlife Conservation Partners release ‘Wildlife for the 21st Century’ plan, sets top priorities for next 4 years
WASHINGTON – The American Wildlife Conservation Partners, comprised of the nation’s top 50 sporting-conservation organizations, including founding member, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, have released Wildlife for the 21st Century, […]
Great American Outdoors Act passes US Senate 73-25, now moves to House of Representatives
WASHINGTON – By a vote of 73-25, the U.S. Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act. The legislation is the brainchild of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and received […]
Great American Outdoors Act likely to pass Senate next week; how it will support high-priority ruffed grouse, brook trout restoration projects
WASHINGTON – On Thursday Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) met with members of the West Virginia press and others to discuss the next steps with the Great American […]
