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What constitutes trespassing? When it comes to crossing private ground to access public lands, the answer isn't always clear cut. SOUTH DAKOTA SECTION SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT SOUTH DAKOTA CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATION South Dakota Stockgrowers Assn https://lnkd.in/eVw9qafE #rangeland #grassland #privateproperty #publiclands

We did a lot this past year across ALL of North America, including the smallest state in the USA, Rhode Island. After heavy lobbying by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers' Rhode Island chapter, on Jun. 26, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed H5174A & S417A, two bills that rewrote the laws governing shoreline access for the coastal state. Most importantly, the new laws corrects a flawed state supreme court decision by establishing a boundary 10 feet inland of the “recognizable high tide line” where Constitutional “privileges of the shore” are protected. Forty years ago, the court’s ruling in State v. Ibbison imposed a shoreline boundary at the “mean high tide line” as determined by projecting the 18.6 year average of high tide elevations on the dynamic shoreline. Unfortunately, the court’s boundary has proven to be unworkable because it is not actually identifiable on the beach. The Rhode Island chapter was indefatigable in this fight. But this access effort was supported by the dedication and efforts of hundreds of organizations and individuals over the last several years (you can find some of them signed on to their coalition letter to Governor McKee) While there are simply too many to list, we’d like to specifically recognize and thank our colleagues in advocacy at Save the Bay – Narragansett Bay, who have been close partners throughout the development of H5174A & S417A. From co-publishing op-eds on the shoreline access to being recognized on the House and Senate floors following successful votes, Save the Bay and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers have led the organizational charge to secure access to Rhode Island’s shoreline. This kind of collaborative work is what makes BHA's local efforts so powerful, and is one of the things we're proudest of at the closing of 2023. If this kind of battle calls to you, check out more of our work we did this past year! https://loom.ly/1DYqTPE

🐝Wow, what a story! A Scottish family recently made a shocking discovery in their home – a massive colony of almost 200,000 bees living in their ceiling! Can you imagine the surprise when their children first heard the buzzing? It's a great reminder of the importance of regular home maintenance and awareness of our natural surroundings. Check out the full article to learn more about this incredible find. #BeeDiscovery #HomeMaintenance #NatureAwareness https://ift.tt/E1nXdv7

You can still send a public comment by April 9th! The article sheds light on the numerous benefits that this precious wetland provides, from anglers to black bears.

A Land Back Win for the Yurok Tribe The Yurok Tribe recently achieved a significant milestone in land management. In an unprecedented move, they entered into an innovative agreement where a U.S. national park will be co-managed by a Native nation. Here are the key details: Location: The historic agreement was signed at a property known as ‘O Rew, located in Orick, California. This area serves as the southern gateway to the Redwood National and State Parks and holds cultural and historical significance for the Yurok Tribe. Land Restoration: The Yurok Tribe, along with organizations such as Save the Redwoods League, has been actively working to restore Prairie Creek at ‘O Rew. Their efforts have created critical habitat for juvenile salmon and steelhead, which are already returning to the creek. Historical Context: ‘O Rew was once the center of the Yurok Tribe’s ancestral homelands. However, during colonization, the land was seized by colonial settlers in the mid-1800s. Later, a lumber mill operated on the site. Now, efforts to heal the land and restore its ecological balance are underway. First-of-Its-Kind Arrangement: This agreement marks the first time in U.S. history that a national park will be co-stewarded by a Native nation. The Yurok Tribe’s involvement in managing this land strengthens the relationship between tribes and the National Park Service. Joseph James, chairman of the Yurok Tribe, expressed the significance of this moment: “As we are healing the land, it’s healing ourselves. So it’s a very proud moment in the timeline of the Yurok Tribe” https://lnkd.in/g6UepPt7 #landback #yuroktribe #nationalparkservice

This week on The Boomerang. My review of Rebecca Renner's stellar non-fiction debut, GATOR COUNTRY. "Gator Country takes seriously what Floridians already know, and few people outside the state understand, that living in Florida is living on the edge–of the swamp, of the North American continent, of life. " #bookrecommendation #bookreview #florida #nonfiction https://lnkd.in/dvbXXa9q

🌟 Think you’ve got what it takes to pass Trivia Time? Test your knowledge of Ohio law. 🐟🎣🐋 Attention all Ohio fishermen! In Ohio, it is illegal to fish for whaled on Wednesday. True or False? Let us know your guess! 👀 #TriviaTime #OhioLaws #WhaleyGoodTrivia 🐟🎣🐋 ## Ahhhh, you landlubbers, this was a trick question. It is not illegal to fish for whales on Wednesday. It is illegal to fish for them on Sundays. However, we have a bigger question… if you are fishing for whales in Ohio, perhaps this isn’t your biggest concern. The Ohio whale population is nonexistent. 🐟🎣🐋

Opportunity to participate in nature, to sustainably harvest abundant resources from the natural world, cannot be taken for granted. The HOWL for Wildlife action center is one of the most powerful and effective tools for communicating hunters' values, your values, to decision makers. Conservation is not preservation; opportunity rarely comes back when it has been taken away... so today is a good day to express your support for successful conservation tools and scientifically informed wildlife mgmt.

Ranching is a timeless lifestyle, and what’s important to you is important to us. An American National farm and ranch policy is here to meet your specific needs. https://bit.ly/41E5xk7