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Do you have what it takes to dare greatly like T.R.? “It is not the critic who counts…” You’ve likely heard this powerful quote—but do you know where it came from, or what Theodore Roosevelt was really saying about striving valiantly and daring greatly, even if you fail? Read the speech that inspired generations to step into the arena—then put your knowledge to the test with our ultimate Theodore Roosevelt trivia quiz. Ready to channel your inner Rough Rider? Read the speech and take the quiz now 👉 trcp.org/2011/01/18/it-…

Senate Votes to Open Boundary Waters Watershed to Mining - a Setback for Fish, Wildlife, and Sporting Heritage. The Boundary Waters watershed - more than 1,100 lakes, cold connected water, lake trout, walleye, smallmouth bass, moose, deer, and waterfowl - is one of the most intact freshwater systems in the country. Today the Senate voted to lift a 20-year mineral withdrawal protecting that system, using the Congressional Review Act in a way that has no precedent in public land management. TRCP's position has been consistent: where development poses a high likelihood of irreversible harm to fisheries, wildlife habitat, and the sporting heritage tied to both, long-term stewardship is the prudent course. This vote is a major setback, but it is not the end of the road. Stay engaged with our partners @sportsmenbwca 👉sportsmenbwca.org

Safeguarding places like the Boundary Waters reflects a continuation of America’s conservation ethic. For hunters and anglers who believe stewardship requires participation, speaking up is part of that responsibility. Take action and help conserve this special place through the @sportsmenbwca alert: sportsmenbwca.org/stauber-resolu… Read more about TRCP’s work to conserve special places like the Boundary Waters and landscapes that define hunting and fishing here: trcp.org/2026/02/20/why…

Don't miss your chance to experience an unforgettable fly fishing trip in one of Southern Oregon's most pristine environments. 👉 bit.ly/4dJtS0j The TRCP online auction is offering you the exclusive opportunity to win a three-night stay for two in the Roosevelt Room at The Klamath Inn. Bidding is now open 👉 bit.ly/4dJtS0j Check out the rest of the auction today and place your bids! New items are added regularly, so check back often. All proceeds will support TRCP’s mission to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. bit.ly/4dJtS0j

Big Game Migration Conservation Priority: The Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program To help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, $350 million in federal funding became available in 2022 across America through the Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program to help with the research and construction of wildlife crossing infrastructure such as over and underpasses and fencing that help funnel wildlife across highways safely. Several states have developed their own funding sources to leverage these federal funds. The TRCP and partners are working to make this temporary federal program permanent. These investments are broadly supported and will make our roadways safer for motorists and wildlife alike. Learn more about the Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program and TRCP’s other migration corridor conservation priorities at our newly updated webpage. trcp.org/wildlife-corri…

The Chesapeake Bay historically supported an abundance of wildlife within a diverse ecological community. An abundance of blue crabs, oysters, menhaden, rockfish, ospreys, and many other wildlife species have made this region a home and a valued destination for as long as humans have occupied the continent. The Bay region has long supported a diverse culture, a productive food resource, and an outdoor recreation paradise. But over time, Bay productivity has declined. While still a diverse ecosystem, the overall health of the Chesapeake has been affected by human impacts that have degraded water quality. Development, contaminated stormwater, runoff from agricultural operations, abandoned mines, and deforestation have all contributed to declines in fish and wildlife populations via water quality impacts. trcp.org/2026/04/03/how…

Our 18th annual Capital Conservation Awards Dinner is right around the corner, and we would like to thank our generous sponsors for helping us provide a platform for conservationists, policymakers, and outdoor recreation business leaders to gather and celebrate TRCP’s mission of guaranteeing all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. DIAMOND Thank you @NFWFnews, @Shell, @SitkaGear, SLB, @WaltonFamilyFdn, Matthew and Jeanna Cook PLATINUM Thank you @MeatEaterTV, American Sportfishing Association, @BassProShops, @TheAXPC GOLD Thank you BAIRD, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, @LLBean, Bohn, Brinker, Floberg Group at Merrill, @Capt4CleanWater, Hambey Farms LLC, Jack and Shelly Hazel, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Weyerhauser, Nick & Casey Seidenberg, Sledge & Company, The Kinetic Group, Alston & Philip Watt SILVER Thank you American Fishing Tackle Company, American Rivers, Beale Infrastructure, Beveridge & Diamond, Browning, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Conscience Bay Research, Ducks Unlimited, The Everglades Foundation, Freestone Strategies, Henagan Foundation, Audubon, National Wild Turkey Federation, Mule Deer Foundation, Natural Resource Results, Outdoor Research, Peak Design, REI CoOp, Southern Company, Orvis, The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Trust for Publi Land, Work Sharp Sharpeners BRONZE Thank you American Forests, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, @ArcheryTrade_, @Backcountry_H_A, @AmForestFndn, Bemis Associates, @CCANational, @DeltaWaterfowl, The Campbell Foundation, FarBank, @forbestate, @deerassociation, @LTAlliance, Katie Distler, Perkins Coie, Leupold, @pheasants4ever , @OutdoorAfro, @SavageArms, U.S. Nature Initiative, Western States Ranches, @sportsmenbwca, @TroutUnlimited, The Izaak Walton League of America, @wildlifesociety, @VortexOptics, @RGS_AWS, Resource Management Service

Spring on the water. 📸: Josh Metten Photo

Ospreys that nest in the Chesapeake Bay – the world’s largest breeding ground for the iconic raptors – are currently facing a population crisis, with chick survival rates at historic lows. Remy Moncrieffe, marine conservation policy manager for the National Audubon Society, says a lack of science regarding the menhaden population in the Bay is one of the primary challenges facing fisheries managers and those concerned about an osprey population decline. “Menhaden are one of the biggest indicators of ecosystem health for us, especially in the Chesapeake Bay. The access to menhaden, the lack of menhaden, the abundance of menhaden, these all have really direct impacts on the environment.” Watch the full series on YouTube! 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=… 📹: @GaelinGOExplore / @HamptonsDrone / @fishguyphotos

A coyote slips under a bridge in a children's book - and it's making the case for one of the smartest conservation investments in America. Here's why hunters and anglers should pay attention. Read the full blog: trcp.org/2026/04/09/you…

Foreign-owned industrial fishing companies in the Gulf may soon face new limits and Louisiana lawmakers are leading the charge. Four menhaden management bills cleared a House committee Wednesday with strong backing from the recreational fishing and conservation community. They seek to prohibit industrial menhaden fishing in water less than 22 feet to limit redfish bycatch, open harvest data to the public, require tracking devices on pogy boats, and set penalties for fishing within protected buffers. TRCP thanks the bill sponsors, Reps. Joe Orgeron, Jerome Zeringue, and Vinny Cox, and will continue to push for passage of the bills into law. 📸: Louisiana Sea Grant

West Virginia. Montana. Pennsylvania. South Dakota. Michigan. According to a 2021 report, these states have the highest risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions. But wildlife-vehicle collisions are an issue in just about every state. That’s why wildlife crossing infrastructure such as over and underpasses and fencing that help funnel wildlife across roads safely are so important to make our roadways safer for motorists and wildlife alike. Learn more about wildlife corridors and efforts to help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by visiting trcp.org/widlife-corrid… 📸: Josh Metten

Did you know? You can help make a difference and preserve the legacy of hunting and fishing. Place your bids for TRCP’s online auction 👉 bit.ly/4dJtS0j Don’t delay – it will close at 8:30pm ET on April 22. Time is running out for you to get your hands on the best hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear and trips, all while supporting TRCP. bit.ly/4dJtS0j New items are added regularly, so check back often.

Tennesseans can help protect wildlife and recreation access by contacting their lawmakers to support two bills dedicated state funding for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Learn more: trcp.org/2026/04/01/sta…

On March 24, the Idaho legislature took official steps to acknowledge the importance of wildlife migration conservation and habitat connectivity for iconic species such as deer, elk, moose, and pronghorn, while also committing to making the state’s highways safer for motorists and wildlife alike. By conserving these habitats, Idaho can ensure future generations will be able to enjoy these herds and a multitude of other game and non-game species. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 124 establishes a path to support investing in wildlife crossing infrastructure—underpasses, overpasses, and exclusionary fencing—to keep big game animals off the pavement. Idaho has roughly a thousand wildlife-vehicle collisions annually, and according to the Federal Highway Administration, the estimated cost of these accidents is roughly $150 million. Learn more: trcp.org/2026/03/31/ida…

New Resource Alert Iconic species such as elk, deer, and pronghorn require intact habitat to complete their daily movements, as well as seasonal migrations between summer and winter ranges to meet their lifecycle needs. In recent years, big game migration conservation has taken center stage at the intersection of science, policy, and management. As weather patterns change and human development increases, conserving big game migration corridors has never been more important. By conserving these habitats, we ensure future generations will be able to enjoy these herds and a multitude of other game and non-game species. Learn more about recent wins and TRCP’s migration corridor conservation priorities at our newly updated Wildlife Corridors webpage. 👉 trcp.org/wildlife-corri…

BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! 👉 bit.ly/4dJtS0j Now is your chance to get your hands on the best hunting, fishing, and outdoors trips and gear while supporting conservation! This year’s auction includes once-in-a-lifetime trips, high-quality gear from your favorite brands and much more! The auction will close on April 22 at 8:30pm ET during TRCP’s Capital Conservation Awards Dinner.  Check out the rest of the auction today and start placing your bids! All proceeds support TRCP’s mission to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. bit.ly/4dJtS0j

It's April. Trout seasons are starting to open across the country. The water is calling.

Did you know TRCP is on YouTube? Join us for a closer look at how we’re working to guarantee you quality places to hunt and fish - now and for the future. Watch here: @TRCPVideo/playlists" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@TRCPVideo/pla…

Spring is here - and turkey season is right on its heels. 📸: Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies