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NSSF Joins Vermont in Firearm Industry-Funded Conservation Milestone
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (938+ words) Outdoor Wire NSSF Joins Vermont in Firearm Industry-Funded Conservation Milestone Let's talk turkey. Specifically, wild turkey. There was a time when the largest of America's upland game birds was a distant memory in quaint Vermont towns. Thanks to the vision…...
Gulf Council Convenes a Virtual Meeting of its Standing Scientific and Statistical Committee
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (168+ words) The Gulf Council will convene a half-day, virtual meeting of its Standing Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) on May 5, 2026. The meeting will be held from 8: 30 AM " 12: 30 PM Eastern time. During this meeting the SSC will review the development and application…...
New Documentary Grizzly Bears Beyond the Horizon Premieres on You Tube, Telling the Untold Story of the Grizzly's Comeback - The Outdoor Wire | The Outdoor Wire
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (279+ words) Outdoor Wire New Documentary Grizzly Bears Beyond the Horizon Premieres on You Tube, Telling the Untold Story of the Grizzly's Comeback Featuring perspectives from state and tribal wildlife managers, ranchers, outfitters, conservationists, and others living and working in grizzly country,…...
Catch These Game and Parks Education Events in May
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (686+ words) Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in May. Don't forget to purchase a Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit to enter the state parks. Get one at Outdoor Nebraska. gov or at…...
Beloved Big Snap Daddy Turtle Dies at Schramm
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (261+ words) Big Snap Daddy, the iconic common snapping turtle at Schramm Education Center's aquarium, died April 20 at the facility surrounded by staff who cared for him. Big Snap was estimated to be between 96 and 100 years old. His health had declined rapidly…...
Idaho Fish and Game's Brett High Honored with Native Fish Conservation Award
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (408+ words) Outdoor Wire Idaho Fish and Game's Brett High Honored with Native Fish Conservation Award Upper Snake Regional Fisheries Manager Brett High has been named the 2026 Richard L. Wallace Native Fish Conservationist of the Year, a national award recognizing outstanding contributions to…...
SCI Applauds CITES Approval of Zambia's Updated Wildlife Trade Law
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) The Republic of Zambia's newly updated law governing international wildlife trade has received formal approval from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), earning the country a "Category I" designation, the highest level…...
7 Ways to Help Wildlife and Celebrate Earth Day
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (657+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Utah is home to many wildlife species and spectacular landscapes. Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day, making it a great time to reflect on the ways we can help restore and preserve nature, including fish and wildlife and…...
Commission Hears Research About Chronic Wasting Disease From Experts
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (279+ words) Three experts presented information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer before the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission during their regular meeting April 6 in Oklahoma City. Dr. Mark Ruder, director of the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, Dr. Jennifer Malmberg,…...
$6. 5 Million Raised From 2026 Conservation Permits to Benefit Deer and Other Wildlife Through Habitat Restoration Projects - The Outdoor Wire | The Outdoor Wire
1+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) $6. 5 Million Raised From 2026 Conservation Permits to Benefit Deer and Other Wildlife Through Habitat Restoration Projects SALT LAKE CITY " Dozens of projects benefiting wildlife " including wildlife research, conservation and habitat restoration projects " have been funded after $6. 5 million was committed to the…...