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Don McDowell
Aug 3, 20201 min read
Arizona: Remote Water Measuring Sensor Saves Bighorn Sheep
In July, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) received an alert from one of its solar-powered remote water sensors, located in...
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Don McDowell
Jul 28, 20203 min read
Continuing Good News for Colorado’s Lesser Prairie-Chickens
Recently published estimates on lesser prairie-chickens from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) indicate good...
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Don McDowell
Jul 17, 20202 min read
Conservation, Sporting Advocates Urge Representatives to Show Up for Our Public Lands
The National Wildlife Federation and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, two of the nation’s leading conservation and outdoor...
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Don McDowell
Jul 13, 20202 min read
DOI Listens to Local Concerns; Scraps Plans to Reintroduce Grizzly Bears into the North Cascades
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced at a roundtable with community members in Omak, Washington that the...
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Don McDowell
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Bear Conservation Efforts Prove Successful as Sightings Increase in Northeast Texas
Since April, there has been an uptick in black bear sightings in Bowie, Grayson and Titus counties in northeast Texas. The bears are...
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Don McDowell
Jun 26, 20202 min read
Secretary Bernhardt Applauds the President’s Intent to Nominate William Perry Pendley to be the Dire
President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate William Perry Pendley to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management at...
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Don McDowell
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Interior Supports Responsible Development of America’s Energy Resources in Alaska
As a next step toward meeting President Trump’s direction for increased production of American energy resources and greater energy...
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Don McDowell
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Biologists Set to Begin Grizzly Bear Captures for Research Purposes in Montana
As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone...
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Don McDowell
Jun 22, 20203 min read
Secretary Bernhardt How Florida’s Anglers and Hunters Fund Conservation
Originally Published by: Tampa Bay Times By: U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt President Donald Trump knows that...
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Don McDowell
Jun 19, 20204 min read
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced $32.8 million in grants with an addition
TAMPA BAY, Fla. Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced $32.8 million in grants with an additional non-federal...
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Don McDowell
Jun 19, 20204 min read
Secretary Bernhardt Announces More Than $54 Million to Keep Waters Clean, Support Outdoor Recreation
From the Department of the Interior: Today in Orlando, Florida, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced $32.8 million...
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Don McDowell
Jun 18, 20203 min read
Senate Passes Great American Outdoors Act
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has passed the historic Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422), which represents the single greatest...
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Don McDowell
Jun 16, 20205 min read
Second Amendment Groups Sound Off on Supreme Court Inaction
The United States Supreme Court declined to hear several cases related to Second Amendment cases yesterday. The National Rifle...
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Don McDowell
Jun 11, 20202 min read
National Park Visitor Spending Generates Economic Impact of More Than $41 Billion
From the Department of the Interior: U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced the annual economic benefit of national...
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Don McDowell
Jun 9, 20202 min read
Bill Could Reduce Access to Hunting and Fishing Opportunities in California
From the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation The California legislature is considering a bill to protect at least 30% of the state’s...
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Don McDowell
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Increase Recreational Access
Beginning June 4, 2020 During the earliest phase of increased access, roads, trails, restrooms, and picnic areas in Sequoia and Kings...
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Don McDowell
Jun 4, 20205 min read
Western Caucus Members Applaud EPA Proposal to Bring Transparency to Clean Air Act Rulemaking Proces
Courtesy of the Western Caucus: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal for public comment concerning processes EPA...
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Don McDowell
Jun 3, 20203 min read
Great Sand Dunes National Park Begins Phase 1 Reopening
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will increase recreational access through a phased approach following guidance from the White...
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Don McDowell
Jun 2, 20204 min read
Western Caucus Members Applaud New EPA Clean Water Act Rule
From the Western Caucus Press Release: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to increase the efficiency and...
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Don McDowell
May 13, 20201 min read
Cabeza Prieta Wildlife Refuge Seeking Comment on Proposed Hunt Plan
The Cabeza Prieta is one of the many pieces of the National Wildlife Refuge System that is looking to expand hunting and fishing...
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