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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, 20203 min read
Application Period for Arkansas Public Land Alligator Hunts Open
From the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission: People interested in chasing an Arkansas alligator on public land and water this fall have...
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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 11, 20203 min read
Overwhelming Majority Want to Maintain Safeguards in Nation’s Largest National Forest
Why hunters and anglers should be seriously concerned by the administration’s proposed elimination of the Roadless Rule in Alaska. It...
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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 8, 20202 min read
High, Swift Water Conditions Create Risks for Recreationists
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks: The tragic drowning of a Great Falls man who was swimming in Belt Creek near the Sluice Boxes...
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Woody
Jun 6, 20203 min read
Size Matters in Balancing Recreational Fishing Policy for Striped Bass
Striped bass are a favorite target for recreational fishermen. Commonly called stripers, Atlantic striped bass are among the most...
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Don McDowell
Jun 6, 20202 min read
Utah Wildlife Board approves changes to upland game hunting season dates
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Wildlife Board approved several changes to upland game and turkey hunting in the state during a virtual...
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Woody
Jun 6, 20202 min read
Utah Wildlife Board approves changes to upland game hunting season dates
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Wildlife Board approved several changes to upland game and turkey hunting in the state during a virtual...
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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 28, 20201 min read
BRP to Discontinue Manufacturing of Evinrude E-Tech and E-Tech G2 Outboards
From the company press release to investors: BRP announced today it has re-oriented its marine business by focusing on the growth of its...
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Don McDowell
May 26, 20202 min read
Louisiana: Fishing License Sales Zoom During Shutdown
Louisianans purchased thousands more fishing licenses during the first month and half of Gov. John Bel Edwards COVID-19 pandemic-fighting...
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Don McDowell
May 22, 20202 min read
States Close Columbia River Spring Chinook Season
The departments of fish and wildlife from Oregon and Washington declined to set additional spring Chinook salmon fishing on the mainstem...
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Don McDowell
May 19, 20203 min read
Interior Secretary Proposes Historic Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
New hunting and fishing opportunities across 2.3 million acres at 97 national wildlife refuges and 9 national fish hatcheries WASHINGTON...
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