Recently, the U.S. Forest Service proposed a new set of National Forest System Land Management Planning Rules, the interpretation of which could severely impact sportsmen.  In response, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) submitted comments to the Forest Service requesting changes be made to protect sportsmen. 

Following an unprecedented and robust midterm NSSF Voter Education campaign, including the establishment of an NSSF Political Action Committee, the 2010 elections proved to be exceptionally strong for pro-industry candidates at both the federal and state levels. In the election, Republicans took back control of the House of Representatives while picking up six seats in the Senate and 10 governorships.

The National Rifle Association has selected 45 students to participate in its 2010 Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.), a seven-day, expense-paid educational experience in Washington, D.C. While in the nation's capital, rising high school juniors and seniors will learn the significance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the importance of being an active citizen. Students tour the U.S. Capitol, the National Archives Museum, the Pentagon, the NRA National Firearms Museum, and many of the memorials and monuments in Washington, D.C.

Date changes for 2010 National Guard College Fishing Northern and Texas Regional Championships.

A new firearm training set produced by Remington Outdoor Foundation and the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) allows instructors to provide students with training that is hands-on and safe.

On March 5, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) had decided that the greater sage-grouse was warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), but that the listing is precluded at this time due to higher priority listing actions, according to the Wildlife Management Institute. The decision establishes sage-grouse as a candidate species and allows states to continue to manage the species, including managed hunting where appropriate.

In 2010, Winchester® Ammunition will pay tribute to Oliver Winchester's 200th birthday by introducing the new Oliver F. Winchester commemorative line in 22 Long Rifle, 45 Colt and .30-30 Win. A limited edition Model 1894 centerfire rifle will be introduced in 2010 in honor of the Winchester name as well.

Do you have someone on your Christmas list that is difficult to buy for? Perhaps they don't "really" need anything, or they buy everything they want leaving you in a bind when it comes to crossing their name off your list.  Boone and Crockett has two new books that are sure to delight the sportsman, collector, or historian on your gift list!

Researchers are reporting that they have solved a longstanding mystery about the rapid spread of a fatal brain infection in deer, elk and moose in the Midwest and West, according to the New York Times.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed continuation of liberal hunting season lengths for the upcoming 2009-2010 late waterfowl seasons.