Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

Do You Know How State Trust Lands Are Managed? While there are several types of state-owned lands, the majority are managed as state trust lands. Across 21 western states, more than 500 million acres are managed in trust by states who are constitutionally mandated to generate revenue from the land to support trust land beneficiaries, such as public schools. Management of these lands to benefit public access and enjoyment is not assured in the way it is on federally managed lands. Learn more about how your hunting and fishing access could be impacted by federal land transfer at https://lnkd.in/ejS6-qwz

It's that time of the year! Where do you go after gobblers? 📸: Tristan Henry

We're #hiring! Join us in our work to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. The TRCP is looking for an experienced Nevada Field Representative to join our high performing, highly dynamic team. The Nevada Field Representative will play a key role in supporting TRCP’s conservation priorities by collaborating closely with partner non-profit organizations, community leaders, and decision makers to further TRCP’s policy priorities in the state. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/edwN_2qg #conservationcareers #conservationjobs #applynow #remote #Nevada

This past week, TRCP joined key conservation leaders and policymakers in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center for a crucial briefing on Wildlife for the 21st Century – a comprehensive set of recommendations from the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) aimed at ensuring a thriving future for America’s wildlife and outdoor traditions. The event provided a platform to discuss and advocate for these commonsense recommendations. “We extend our sincere gratitude to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation for hosting this important event and to all the sponsoring organizations and attendees for their unwavering commitment to conservation,” said Joel Webster, chief conservation officer at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and vice chair of AWCP. “By working together, we can ensure that America’s lands, waters, and wildlife continue to thrive for the benefit of hunters, anglers, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts nationwide.” https://lnkd.in/eu-AeX4U

After graduating with a degree in environmental biology, Leland Brown started working professionally conducting invasive species management projects and taught himself to hunt on his own time. Since then, Brown has hunted big game and upland birds across the West, most recently in Oregon. After realizing the unintended impacts lead left in carcasses and gut piles of shot animals has on scavenging birds of prey as well as other mammals and birds that feed on the carrion, Brown co-founded the North American Non-lead Partnership, which promotes voluntary best management practices, including the use of lead-free ammunition. Here is his story. https://lnkd.in/edWzTbcb

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership opposes the blanket sale or transfer of federal public lands to states. Lawmakers at the federal, state, and local level must be made aware of the strong support that exists for keeping our public lands public and educated on the consequences of eliminating a pillar of America’s outdoor legacy. Stand up for public lands at https://lnkd.in/eMfg-nxm

The Land Manager, The Farm Bill, and January Ducks The Mississippi River Delta is a region rich with hunting traditions and vast, working landscapes. Land managers like Alex Harvey of Legacy Land Management leverage USDA-administered Farm Bill conservation programs to conserve and restore fish and wildlife habitat, expand hunting access, and support farms and ranches. However, the 2018 Farm Bill expired in 2023, and extensions have fallen short. The included programs and funding that must be updated remain stagnant, harming farmers, landowners, hunters, anglers, and conservation programs for wildlife habitat. The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is working diligently to help pass an updated Farm Bill in 2025. Read the full article on a Mississippi duck hunt and Alex Harvey’s work. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eav4_RD6

Spring is in the air, which means trout season is almost here! Who's excited? 📸: Josh Metten

If you’re a public land hunter or angler in America and have spent any time online in the past month, you know that public land transfer is at the top of everyone’s mind. If you are wondering what could be done to help keep public lands in public hands, look no further than The Public Lands in Public Hands Act. This bipartisan bill is designed to help maintain those lands that hunters, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts rely on. Introduced by Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) in the 118th Congress and reintroduced in the 119th, the bill aims to prevent certain public lands from being sold or transferred without extra oversight. https://lnkd.in/eEYbQpKD

Our mission is to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. The TRCP is the largest coalition of conservation organizations in the country, uniting and amplifying the voices of America's sportsmen and sportswomen by convening hunting and fishing groups, conservation organizations, and outdoor businesses to a common purpose. Learn more at www.trcp.org