The West’s hunters and angling community has a long tradition of respecting the outdoors and public lands that provide for our way of life. When we do not address the impacts of climate change and unchecked energy development, our livelihoods and heritage are at risks.

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A Heritage of Hunting and Fishing
A love for the land is part of our regional heritage and connects us across generations. Protecting public lands makes that legacy permanent. We should never reverse progress when it comes to protecting nature, habitats and treasured places. But lately lands, waterways and wildlife once understood to be safe are now vulnerable. Learn more about efforts to roll back our conservation progress.
Climate change & public lands
Mounting impacts of climate change are being felt across the country, and research shows that many of our public lands are being impacted more rapidly than the rest of the country.
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Heather Hansman’s 700-mile solo float on the Green River
Journalist and river guide Heather Hansman talks about her new book Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West, which is equal parts adventure memoir and policy study. To write the book, Hansman solo rafted the entire length of the Green River through Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah.
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Western States Conservation Scorecard
Public lands are what make the American West the American West. The Scorecard evaluates state policies in eight Western states—Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—considering each state’s commitment to protecting and enhancing public lands in three key areas: lands and access, outdoor recreation, and responsible energy development.
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Recreating on Water

Paddling calm mountain lakes or charging class-five rapids

Recreating on Water

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Conserving our Heritage

Staying connected across generations on the public lands we love

Conserving our Heritage

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Snow Sports

Skiing, riding and everything else that’s fun to do in the snow

Snow Sports

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Solitude in Nature

Finding calm and quiet in hiking, picnicking, observing wildlife and enjoying open spaces

Solitude in Nature

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Trail Time

Running, biking and backpacking the West’s open trails and places they take us

Trail Time

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Hunting and Fishing

Respecting the public lands that provide for our way of life

Hunting and Fishing

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