More and more prominent big game conservation groups are formally endorsing Boone and Crockett scoring as their standard system for measuring North American big game trophies.

Modern Rifle Adventures exists for one reason: to illustrate the versatility, uniqueness and reliability of today's modern AR rifles to America's sportsmen. Hosts Dick Metcalf and J. Guthrie stalk prey from Aoudad in Texas to bear in Alaska to prove to viewers and critics alike that AR-platforms have a home in your gun safe Modern Rifle Adventures airs Sunday nights at 10:30 p.m. EST with re-airs Mondays at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 12 p.m. exclusively on Sportsman Channel.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has awarded Ducks Unlimited contracts for fourteen projects directed to restore coastal marsh habitats and repair damaged infrastructure affected by Hurricane Ike. The projects will restore areas on public lands that provide crucial habitat for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent species as well as improve flood and storm surge protection for coastal residents and interests.

In a resounding vote for conservation of the nation's natural resources, more than 90,000 Americans have signed a petition supporting restoration of federal protections for wetlands and clean water and affirming the crucial role wetland ecosystems play in our lives.

The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) is coming up April 24-May 2, coinciding with the annual spectacle of spring bird migration in Texas. This friendly competition has a serious conservation purpose. Adult teams who record the most bird species win the privilege of choosing which bird conservation projects receive grant money.

Field & Stream magazine gave top honors to the world's best new fishing products today, announcing fourteen winners in the magazine's annual "Fishing Best of the Best" round-up. Winning products were battle tested by the magazine's expert panel to ensure they're up to snuff.

Every four years, the U.S. fields an Olympic shooting team known worldwide for achieving success in a most un-contemporary way-a rich and distinctly American background in traditional field sports.

Adult sportsmen and women reported an impressive level of mentoring to young hunters on a recent HunterSurvey.com study commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has completed a major revision of its Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan, which is now available to the public. The year-long process created 12 regional forums based on river watersheds to promote dialogue and joint planning with outside stakeholders and field staff.

Wood Manufacturing, Inc., home to the legendary Ranger boat brand, today embraced new ownership as the previously announced acquisition by Platinum Equity was finalized. The transaction, which was approved January 13 by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in St. Paul, Minnesota, also gives Platinum Equity ownership of several other leading boat brands previously under the Genmar umbrella.