As the 2024 duck season in Victoria, Australia, looms near, enthusiasts and critics alike find themselves in a familiar debate arena. The annual ritual of Victoria duck hunting, deeply entrenched in tradition and heritage, faces yet another round of scrutiny and contention. Spearheaded by figures like George Purcell and the Animal Justice Party, the anti-duck […]
Who really funds wildlife conservation? Any social media post that ends with “#conservation” stakes its own claim, often serving as a rallying cry for hunters to showcase their role in widespread efforts. But the logistics of how funds are really generated and where they are allocated aren’t so black and white. However, amidst restless discussions […]
It seems like the first missile has been aimed at African Wildlife – SB 62 has been pushed forward in the 2021 Connecticut legislative session banning the import and trade in 6 Big African species (Rhino x2, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, and Giraffe). Why should you care? The banning of African imports, kills the hunting industry […]
TRUTH: OH PETA… Last week one of the best pro-hunting articles came out in the Washington Post about how the pandemic boosted hunter recruitment, and has been a massive benefit to conservation in the United States. Alas, PETA naturally saw that article and decided to write an opinion piece of their own in the Wall Street Journal. So […]
TRUTH: Wisconsin wolf season 2021 Since the January 4th delisting of gray wolves from ESA, the States have full control over wolf management in their respective states. South Dakota made a statement on the day, and the DNR of Wisconsin has already let it be known that the first wolf season will be this coming fall of 2021. This is […]
The Nilgai antelope, often referred to as the “blue bull,” is an iconic species found on expansive private ranches and public scrublands across South Texas. Native to the Indian subcontinent—specifically India and Pakistan—these robust antelopes came to Texas in the 1920s via human introduction and have since flourished in the semi-arid regions, creating a unique […]
A persistent global challenge, food insecurity casts a shadow over millions of lives, with ramifications reaching and impacting communities everywhere. As a complex issue rooted in various socio-economic factors, such as poverty, limited access to resources and environmental hurdles, the food insecurity crisis stems from far more than just a lack of food availability. However, […]
Dating back to the origins of hunting heritage, the Lone Star State has proven itself as one of the most productive ecosystems for game species in the world. South Texas boasts a particularly consistent hunting culture, defined by long-standing tradition, wildly effective conservation efforts and far-reaching economic impact. However, the meat benefits of hunting in […]
THE TRUTH: 2021 What does 2021 have in store for us? 2020 was a year where the hunting industry and hunters were tested from all corners of the world and we were pushed on by numerous political movements and celebrities. That’s not going to change in 2021, if anything they will increase their attacks. So what can we […]
TRUTH: Arizona Game Cameras: To Ban or Not To Ban! On December 4th the Arizona Game and Fish Department Commissioners voted 5-0 to move forward a ruling to ban the use of trail cameras for the take of wildlife. Read that carefully – for the explicit use in take of wildlife. The response from the community has been vociferous – on both sides of the […]
TRUTH: Have you really started thinking about hunting? As we enter into this Christmas period, I have a challenge for you. Have you really thought why you hunt? If you asked your Dad or your Grandpa why they hunt, what would they say? In these last two weeks of 2020 when you go out hunting why don’t you leave your phone behind in […]