Videos tagged with North American Model of Conservation

This episode features Peter Churchborne, Executive Director of the NRA Foundation, discussing the crucial role of hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts in wildlife conservation through programs like the Pitman-Robertson Act. The conversation highlights how excise taxes on firearms and ammunition fund state wildlife agencies, supporting habitat management and species preservation. It also delves into the challenges of declining hunter numbers and the NRA Foundation's initiatives, such as the free online hunter education course, aimed at recruitment, reactivation, and retention within the hunting community.

This episode features Matt DeVito, VP of the New England chapter of Safari Club International, discussing his transition from firearms training to hunting advocacy. He highlights SCI's conservation efforts, including youth hunts and wildlife research, and shares his extensive experience in various hunting disciplines like bear, hog, deer, and duck hunting. The conversation emphasizes ethical hunting practices, the importance of conservation, and encouraging new hunters to enter the sport.