Potential California Ban on Alligator and Crocodile Products Threatens Conservation

California is the only state that intends to prohibit the sale of alligator or crocodile products under an out-dated Penal Code. The ban’s origin dates back to 1967 when there was concern that the American alligator and other species of crocodiles were at risk of extinction. California responded with a law to protect the animal that included […]

DSC Supports Modernizing Federal Environmental Reviews

DSC applauds the Trump Administration for modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to streamline environmental reviews, improve American infrastructure, and advance a smarter regulatory agenda for the American people. By finalizing the Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) seeks to […]

Great American Outdoors Act

DSC is proud, alongside our partners, to support the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which passed in the Senate on June 17. The GAOA is a historic bill that supports hunters, anglers, hikers, campers, climbers, and all outdoor enthusiasts. Among other important actions, GAOA would improve access by funding the federal maintenance backup of necessary […]

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 – […]