Union Sportsmen's Articles
Conservation and the Farm Bill: Sportsmen Take Notice |
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Why do American sportsmen have a stake in a sprawling piece of federal legislation governing nutrition standards and commodity prices? The answer is clear. That legislation, the Farm Bill, also plays a central role in upholding public access opportunities and sustaining key fish and wildlife habitat across the country. Click for more |
Conservation in a Time of Austerity |
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“Conservation is a luxury we simply can’t afford.” This is what sportsmen and -women were told in 2011 as the House of Representatives passed a budget that eliminated or eviscerated almost every major conservation program, from wetlands conservation and public lands management funding to the Open Fields program, which encourages landowners to open their lands to public hunting and fishing. Click for more |
BOTG Volunteers Help with Walk-In Access Project in Washington |
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Union volunteers will help build and install gates for walk-in access sites in Washington. Click for more |
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MORE NEWS
Open Fields Funding Finally Hits the Ground
Seventeen states to receive a total of $11.76 million for public access programs.
USA Boots on the Ground Marches to Action
Wisconsin union members and DNR staff gather in Madison, WI, to plan live deer trap welding project.
Walk-in and Hunt Kansas Turkey - Open Fields legislation
Kansas' walk-in program provides access to terrific turkey hunting. The TRCP was instrumental in securing federal funding to grow and create new state walk-in programs through the passage of Open Fields legislation in the last Farm Bill. But there is still much to be done.
Retired Ironworker Creates Wildlife Habitat
There's no stopping this man as he achieves big feats for wildlife and responders. John Sferazo, a retired local 361 Ironworker from Brooklyn, N.Y., was a first responder in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy.
Energy Development Threatens America’s Public Land Habitats
Sportsmen appreciate how important energy is to our country. But oil and gas drilling that pays little regard to fish, wildlife and water resources is unacceptable.
Youth Turkey Hunter Proves Her Grit and Good Ethics
Kids can do great things; they just need the opportunity to do so.
Check Out the USA Magazine Online
Great hunting and fishing articles, member photos and more.
Protect Your Firearms with Insurance Exclusively for Union Members
Learn about Union Sportsmen's Firearm Insurance (USFI).
Union Volunteers Wrap Up 1st Phase of Youth Shooting Facility
Boots on the Ground activates volunteers near Nashville, TN.
All New Season of Brotherhood Outdoors
Season 4 premieres Jan. 6 with new hosts at a new time.
