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🚨 IT’S TIME TO OPEN OUR LANDS! 🚨 While Democrats and radical activists continue their crusade to ban hunting and fishing through endless "administrative barriers," the Trump administration is finally putting common sense and science first. 🇺🇸 Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has issued a massive directive to strip away unnecessary regulations that have kept American sportsmen and women off the lands we already own. For too long, out-of-touch bureaucrats have ignored the reality of carrying capacity—the scientific fact that wildlife populations must be managed to stay healthy. Instead of sensible management, the left prefers "ban-everything" policies that leave ecosystems out of balance. The GOP understands the science: ✅ Expanding Access: Trump is opening up millions of acres in national parks, refuges, and wilderness areas. ✅ Removing Barriers: Getting rid of "outdated and overly broad" rules on tree stands, dog training, and game retrieval. ✅ Boosting Economies: Recognizing that hunters and anglers are the #1 source of conservation funding in the U.S. ✅ Respecting Tradition: Bringing federal rules in line with state regulations so you don't need a law degree just to go fishing. Democrats want to treat our public lands like a museum where you can look but can't touch. Republicans know that true conservation means active management and public use. It’s time to stop the war on the American outdoorsman and let us back onto our land! #HuntingIsConservation #Trump2024 #OutdoorFreedom #SecondAmendment #ScienceBasedManagement #OpenOurParks denverpost.com/2026/05/08/tr…

🚨 Colorado Outdoors Under Attack? 🚨 The battle for the future of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reached a boiling point this week. While the Senate confirmed one new commissioner, two others—John Emerick and Chris Sichko—were forced to withdraw their nominations after a massive outcry from the hunting and conservation community. The Breakdown: The Victory: Sportsmen and outfitters successfully blocked appointees who many believe were hand-picked by Democrats to advance a radical anti-hunting agenda. The Red Flag: Emerick had already signaled his leanings by voting to ban the sale of wild fur, a move seen by many as the "first domino" in a plan to dismantle traditional game management. The "Polis" Problem: There is growing concern that Governor Polis is intentionally stacking the commission with activists rather than biologists. Given that the First Gentleman is a well-known radical animal rights activist, many are asking: Who is actually pulling the strings on Colorado's wildlife policy? Why This Matters: This isn't just about two seats; it’s about a calculated attempt to cancel hunting and fishing in Colorado. By replacing science-based game control with "protectionist" ideology, the Democrats risk: Destroying Game Control: Without regulated hunting, predator and prey populations spiral out of balance. Defunding Conservation: Hunters and anglers provide the vast majority of CPW’s funding. No hunting = no money for wildlife. Bottom Line: The Democrats are showing their hand. They want to turn our woods and waters into a laboratory for radical experiments. We need to keep the pressure on the Senate to ensure future appointees actually respect the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation—not the whims of political activists. #COpolitics #SaveCOHunting #CPW #ColoradoOutdoors #HuntingIsConservation #PolisAgenda coloradosun.com/2026/04/24/o…

Hunters' dollars go beyond big game. Their funding of habitat restoration, wildlife law enforcement, and scientific research benefits many non-hunted species. Hunting IS conservation. Pass it on. #RMEF #huntingisconservation #hunting

Hunting is Conservation: hunters turned 13,000 ➡️ 1,100,000 between 1920 to today. The commercial harvest of game pushed many species, like pronghorn antelope, to the verge of extinction. This prompted hunters to pause and push for laws to ensure the sustainability of wildlife populations. Hunters not only rescued species from dwindling numbers, they created a network of laws, agencies and partnerships that ensure the future of wildlife. #huntingisconservation #rmef #pronghornantelope

Hunting is Conservation: In 1901, North American waterfowl numbers were plummeting. By the end of the 20th century, hunters had helped restore and conserve enough wetlands to support more than 32 million ducks. 🦆 #HuntingIsConservation #RMEF #WaterfowlConservation #WetlandRestoration

Hunting is Conservation: 100,000 🦃 → 6,000,000 🦃 Thanks to hunters pushing for laws that ensured the sustainability of wildlife populations, turkeys and other wildlife now thrive in the wild. Join the movement at RMEF.org #rmef #huntingisconservation #wildturkey

Idaho Declares Hunting the Official State Sport, Asks for Help Choosing a State Gun | Outdoor Life @NSSF #NSSFF #LetsGoHunting #HuntingIsConservation outdoorlife.com/hunting/hunt…

I have to ask @jamestalarico whether this means you're opposed to hunting? Texans have a right to know before they go to the polls in November @NSSF @GUNVOTE #NSSF #GUNVOTE #HuntingIsConservation @SafariClubIntl @NRA

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HUNTING IS CONSERVATION -Reason #25 RMEF was founded by four Montana elk hunters seeking to ensure the future of North America's most majestic game animal. Today, more than 98 percent of our members are passionate hunters. Learn more➡️rmef.org/how-we-conserve/hun… #rmef #huntingisconservation

Brought and I celebrating a giraffe that I took. November 2023 #hunting_itsallaboutthejourney #whatgetsyououtdoors #huntingafrica #huntingsouthafrica #africanhunting #letsgohunting #livetohunt #vanwijksafaris #huntingisconservation #hunting #meathunter #organicmeatharvester

It's a hard life being on safari. November 2023 #hunting_itsallaboutthejourney #whatgetsyououtdoors #huntingafrica #huntingsouthafrica #africanhunting #letsgohunting #livetohunt #vanwijksafaris #huntingisconservation #hunting #meathunter #organicmeatharvester

HUNTING IS CONSERVATION - Reason #24 With funding from hunters, RMEF helped restore wild elk herds to eight state and provinces. See all 25 reasons here➡️rmef.org/how-we-conserve/hun… #rmef #huntingisconservation

HUNTING IS CONSERVATION - Reason #23 Hunters provide for conservation and for their families. Hunting is a healthy way to connect with nature and eat one of the world's most organic, lean and free-range meats. rmef.org/how-we-conserve/hun… #rmef #huntingisconservation

Sometimes we let em go! #HuntingIsConservation #HuntingFeedsMySoul

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HUNTING IS CONSERVATION-Reason #21 RMEF provides support for hunter education, outdoor/conservation events for youth/adults, mentored hunts, recreational shooting programs & more. Creating/strengthening bonds with nature spawns the next generation of conservationists. More➡️rmef.org/how-we-conserve/hun… #rmef #huntingisconservation #conservingAmericasbiggame

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Out of the shadows. #rmef #elk #huntingisconservation