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RMEF Records All-Time Membership High

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation marked its seventh consecutive year of record growth by announcing a new membership total of 219,750 as of December 31,…

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Jack Ward Thomas Receives RMEF’s Highest Award

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation bestowed its highest honor, the Wallace Fennell Pate Wildlife Conservation Award, upon Jack Ward Thomas for his contributions of lasting…

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Gulf Council Update – August, 2015

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 10 – 13, 2015, to discuss a number of fishery issues, including…

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National Rifle Association Announces 2015 Women’s Awards Recipients

The National Rifle Association has selected the recipients of its 2015 Women’s Awards, recognizing exceptional accomplishments in the preservation of the Second Amendment and the…

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WOULD TROPHY-HUNTING RESTRICTIONS SAVE LIONS?

In a well-reasoned op-ed in the Aug. 6, Wall Street Journal, the authors quoted work of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe for…

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Congressional Hearing Explores Impacts of Biscayne National Park Fishing Closure

A joint Congressional hearing delved into concerns raised by members of the recreational fishing community, as well as other stakeholders, about the National Park Service’s…

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Graves-Miller Bill Will Better Conserve Gulf Red Snapper, Improve Access

“States are simply better equipped to manage the fishery — and more aware of its importance” Leaders in the recreational fishing community today lauded new…

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HIGH SCHOOLS EMBRACE SHOOTING AS HOT NEW SPORT

The explosive growth of Minnesota’s high school clay target program continues to attract national media attention, like this article from Bloomberg Business last week. In…

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NOAA study finds bait and tackle retail generates $2.3 Billion for U.S. economy

Independent marine recreational bait and tackle retail stores provide a big boost to the U.S. economy, a NOAA study has found. According to the study,…

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EPA Wants to Know How Much Corn You Want in Your Boat’s Gas Tank

Comment Deadline July 27 THE ISSUE: The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is the 2005 federal law that requires the blending of biofuels such as corn-ethanol…

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