The Danger of a Sentimental Ban

The Government’s proposal to ban the UK importing and exporting hunting trophies has caused much concern to those of us who live with wild animals and shoulder the financial burden of conserving them and their habitat. If enacted, it won’t just stop British hunters traveling abroad for a legal licensed hunt in another country – […]

DSC Partners with CIC

DSC and the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing their partnership to benefit wildlife conservation, and support sustainable wildlife use and the livelihoods of rural and Indigenous people. This partnership provides the opportunity to leverage the combined reach and influence of DSC’s and CIC’s knowledge, programs and […]

Senate Passes Great American Outdoors Act

On June 17, the U.S. Senate passed the historic Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422), which represents the single greatest commitment to increasing public access and advancing conservation in a lifetime, on a strong bipartisan vote of 73-25.

Support the Great American Outdoors Act

DSC is proud, alongside our partners, to support the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). The GAOA is an important bill that supports hunters, anglers, hikers, campers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Among other important actions, GAOA would improve access by funding the federal maintenance backup of necessary roads, trails, piers, campsites, parking lots, boat ramps, […]

DSC Supports Mexican Wolf Management to Remain at the State Level

DSC and the DSC New Mexico Chapter support the need for Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) management to remain under the control of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). We have complete confidence in the ability of these state departments to manage their wildlife and […]

DSC Pushes for Expanded Hunting and Fishing Access

DSC supports the USFWS proposed additions and revisions to station-specific regulations that would expand hunting and fishing opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and National Fish Hatcheries (NFH). This proposal expands access to an additional 2.3 million acres of public land, supports the sustainable use of migratory birds and resident wildlife, and generates billions of […]