The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in obtaining federal financial assistance to acquire land or conduct planning efforts for endangered species conservation.

Officials looking for cost-effective ways to stimulate the economy should look no further than out their own windows: That's where the authors of a new economic study demonstrate that the great outdoors and historic preservation generate a conservative estimate of more than $1 trillion in total economic activity and support 9.4 million jobs each year.

The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cabela's, the world's foremost outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear.

Nestlé Waters North America recently pledged a gift of $250,000 to Ducks Unlimited to continue support of DU wetland conservation programs in high priority areas like the Gulf Coast.

The NWTF has awarded David Underwood, of Dimmitt, Texas, a $5,000 National FFA Collegiate Scholarship.

Texas Trophy Hunters Association (TTHA) is proud to announce it will be donating half of all proceeds from the sale of official State of Texas TTHA license plates to support the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and public hunting opportunities in Texas.

Safari Club International (SCI) and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) are pleased to announce SCI's continued support of CSF and its programs: the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC), the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) and the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus (GSC).

On the strength of a record-setting convention footprint, attendance and fundraising total, the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) last weekend positioned itself for new benchmarks in support of conservation, education and hunter advocacy programs in 2011.

Dallas Safari Club (DSC) has announced a new partnership and endorsement of OutfittersRating.com, a free online system used by hunters and anglers to rate hunting and fishing guides worldwide.  The site founder says he's building "a Better Business Bureau for the outfitting industry."

It is the season of thanks in this great country. A uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving originally celebrated the bounty of the season and the gifts provided by the fields, forests and waters.