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 seem a moot point to review this Congress, truthfully, they were able to come together in three instances and pass historic legislation ...
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, West Virginia celebrates our nation’s 48th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day, a day set aside ...
"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 Act was signed into law on June 8, 1906. The National Park Service was established on Aug. 25, 1916. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...
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 to President Donald Trump’s desk for signing. “Passing the Great American Outdoors Act is quite ...
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, Volume 6 (W21). This publication ...
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 major bipartisan support when it was introduced in March. The GAOA will fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund ...