The TRCP’s Western Outreach Director Neil Thagard shared a photo from a recent hunting trip in Wyoming. He had a great weekend chasing antelope with his bow on public land near Cody, Wyoming! Neil is not only a conservationist but an avid bowhunter. He has taken, under fair chase conditions, ½ of North America’s big [...]
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TRCP’s Western Outreach Director Neil Thagard with Early Antelope Success
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Wetlands Week: The Photos
Wetlands Week has come to a close, and we got some great entries in our Photo Contest!We're still trying to pick a winner, but it will be from one of these 19 great photos. Thanks to everyone for participating, and we will announce a winner soon.
Wetlands Week Daily Quiz: Identify This Image
What is this a picture of? Answer: Prairie PotholesWinners: Randy Knight, Kevin Naze, Chris Clouser If you like these quizzes, join GoHUNTn.com for FREE or Log In with Facebook and start sharing your hunting photos and stories. The person who posts the best content this week wins $50 and a TRCP membership! For more about Wetlands Week, click here. Learn more [...]
Wetlands Week Daily Quiz: Trivia!
Yesterday's quiz was kind of hard, so we'll go easy on you today.What state in the lower 48 has the largest acreage of wetlands? This picture was taken in that state. Answer: Florida (thanks to the Sun-Sentinel for the great photo).Winners: Dennis Durham, Katie Sholly, and Chris Coonrod. If you like these quizzes, join GoHUNTn.com [...]
Wetlands Week Daily Quiz: Identify This Iconic Wetland
Can you name the iconic wetland pictured below? Hint: These wetlands support the entire summer population of Pacific brant.Answer: Izembek national Wildlife Refuge in AlaskaWinners: George Beebe, Michael Smith Sr., Brad Forseth If you don't know the exact name of the wetlands, but know what state it's in, put that in the comment section below. In the [...]
A Simple Guide to Clean Water Act Guidance
On April 27, 2011 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) took an important step to-ward clarifying and restoring long-standing Clean Water Act protections for U.S. streams, wetlands, and other waters, by releasing clean water guidance. These waters are at risk of pollution and destruction due to two fractured [...]
Why Wetlands Conservation Makes Economic Sense
Hunting and fishing are not simply traditions or hobbies – they are fundamental components of our nation’s economy. Tens of millions of Americans enjoy these activities every year. The money they spend supports everything from major manufacturing industries to small businesses in communities across the country. It also generates hundreds of millions of dollars each [...]
Sign your local organization to this letter of support for the CWA
June 24, 2011 The Honorable Lisa Jackson Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 The Honorable Jo-Ellen DarcyAssistant Secretary of the Army, Civil Works108 Army PentagonWashington, DC 20310 Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0409 Dear Administrator Jackson and Assistant Secretary Darcy: The undersigned hunting, angling, and conservation groups write in strong [...]
What Does Clean Water Act Guidance Mean for Farmers?
Agriculture Exemptions Remain The proposed guidance from EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers does not change the exemptions for farming under the Clean Water Act and current regulations. EPA and the Corps have worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure that concerns raised by farmers and the agricultural industry have been [...]
