Enduring Patterns–Migrations and Hunter Harvests
Food is not a byproduct of hunting—it is the essence—locally sourced free-range protein that has never touched Styrofoam.
Firearms & Ammunition
Plato, Madonna, and National Hunting and Fishing Day
September 28 marks the 52nd National Hunting and Fishing Day, an annual event first proclaimed by President Nixon in 1972. Hunting and fishing and target shooting were then, and remain, lifestyle choices enjoyed by millions of Americans from all walks of life on every rung of the economic ladder.
Academics Afield Program Build Hunting Communities and Increases Outdoors Access at HBCUs
College is often a time of self-discovery, and many students seek out new experiences through campus clubs, studying abroad, and trying new activities.
Manufacturer Excise Tax Supports Target Shooting Sports Education, Outreach, and Access
For decades, American firearm, ammunition, and archery equipment manufacturers have shared a partnership with state and federal fish and wildlife agencies to support conservation as well as access to outdoor pursuits including shooting sports.
Seeds of Olympic Shooting Sports Start in Youth Programs
This summer America’s best marksmen and markswomen are setting their sights on gold. The U.S. shooting team consists of shotgun, rifle, and pistol Olympians who have spent years training to reach this elite level of competition.
Excitement Surrounds Upgraded Excise Tax-Funded Shooting Range Near Fairbanks, AK.
To play baseball you need a field. To practice or compete with a firearm, you need a locally accessible shooting range and state wildlife agencies, including the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), are stepping up to the plate and addressing this necessity.
CBS Interview with Martha Williams: What Role Hunting Plays in Wildlife Conservation
In a recent CBS Saturday Morning News segment U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Williams discussed the important conservation work funded through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR).
Commerce and Conservation Run in the American Grain
Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson run in the American grain. The past is only prolog. There is more to be done as spelled out in state wildlife action plans, and I appreciate the attention Congress has given this issue through their consideration of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. The future is ours to make.
Conservation Made Possible Thanks To The Firearm Industry
“Holding a bear cub, close to the chest inside my jacket, was certainly an opportunity of a lifetime that most will never experience. My NSSF colleagues and I will be forever grateful for this opportunity.” -Trevor W. Santos
Restoration Investments Put Wild Turkeys Back on the Thanksgiving Table
Like many other states, New York’s turkey restoration efforts were funded in large part through the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Fund.
NSSF Announces ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Website and Video Series Highlighting Longstanding Conservation Partnerships with Industries, State Agencies and USFWS
NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, has announced an initiative designed to strengthen ties between all excise tax-paying manufacturers
