Grants

1. Advocate and educate Legislative bodies, Policy forums, and Management Authorities on the need for science-based wildlife management and the role that hunting plays in the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitat, providing ecosystem services, and the benefits to local communities and livelihoods. Focus – North America, Europe, and International Policy Forums
2. Collaborate with Management Authorities to proactively gather, prepare, and present information to Legislative bodies and Policy forums to support sustainable use and community based natural resource management. Focus – Africa, Asia, New Zealand, and Canada

Submission Deadline July 1.

Every year, DSC funds projects and initiatives in support of its mission of Conservation, Education and Advocacy.

The following list represents several grant recipients for 2023.

• Alaska Professional Hunters Association (APHA)—the professional guide industry organization in Alaska will use these funds to protect the future of non-resident hunting in Alaska.
• Bringing Back the Lions—this book by outdoor writer Mike Arnold tells the full story of Coutada 11 and the miraculous rescue of a doomed ecosystem in Mozambique following a long civil war.
• Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)—the leader on policy issues for sportsmen and sportswomen in the United States will use these funds to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping opportunities.
• Conservation Visions—a global wildlife initiative led by Shane Mahoney will use these funds to expand engagement and support for science-based sustainable use both internationally and domestically.
• Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC)—an organization that advocates for science-based wildlife management will use these funds to combat efforts to end cougar, lynx, bobcat and grizzly bear hunting in British Columbia.