IUCN Announces Black Rhino Subspecies Downlist
After documenting continued growth in Namibia, the IUCN has downlisted the South-western Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis ssp. bicornis) from Vulnerable to Near Threatened. At this time, all other black rhino subspecies remain listed as Critically Endangered on the Red List.
European Scientists Demand Improvements for Small Game, Biodiversity
A news release by FACE: Today, thousands of scientists across and beyond Europe called for higher ambition in addressing sustainability challenges in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Through a ten-point plan, their Statement highlighted weaknesses associated with the current CAP proposal with regards to the environment, climate and socio-economic issues. At the same time, EU governments are discussing […]
Success Story: American Alligator
As habitat loss and poaching continue to affect many animal species, let’s visit a CITES Sustainable Trade Success Story: American Alligator Recovery and Trade. By the 1860s, the leather industry had greatly harmed the American Alligator populations, but today, this species is thriving. It shows the impact of states, businesses, and the Fish and Wildlife […]
Botswana's Response to UK Call for Evidence
In January, DSC submitted a response to the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ call for evidence on the impact of trophy imports and exports. Botswana just released their response from Philda N. Kereng, Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation And Tourism. Keep reading below or follow here.
Headed to the House: Wildlife Funding Bill
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources held a vote on Dec. 5 for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H.R.3742. With bipartisan support, it passed out of the committee [26:6]. A positive vote out of committee puts the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act one step closer to passage. It will now move to the House Floor. […]
For Increased Focus on Advocacy and African Partners, DSC Hires New Manager of Advocacy
DSC is proud to announce the hiring of Matthew Boguslawski as a key part of the development of its Advocacy Department. Boguslawski will be the Manager of Advocacy. He is uniquely qualified for this position with an interesting mix of expertise and job experience. He holds a Professional Hunter’s license in Tanzania; he is a former staff […]
Response to Lion Import Permit Debate
November 16, 2019 Dear Mrs. Linton, We recently saw a news article related to an Instagram post you made expressing your distaste for a lion import permit from Tanzania and hunting overall.1 We are encouraged to see you are very passionate about wildlife and habitat conservation; however, we believe we have two divergent views on […]
The ProTECT Act – Another Misguided Effort to Undermine Conservation Efforts Worldwide
[author] [author_info]The following is written by Matt Boguslawski. Matt is a licensed Professional Hunter in Tanzania, a former staff attorney with Conservation Force, and a managing partner of a respected law firm.[/author_info] [/author] The full text of H.R. 4804 “Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act of 2019” (the ProTECT Act) has been recently released. […]
Danielle Wilson of NewZealandHunting.com Named DSC's 2020 Outfitter of the Year
Please join DSC in congratulating Danielle Wilson, owner of NewZealandHunting.com, as the 2020 Outfitter of the Year. DSC is proud to announce the winner in advance of the DSC Convention, Heritage. The convention will run from Jan. 9-12 at the Omni Dallas Hotel and Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas. This year, DSC will present […]
Chapter’s Action Trackchair Provides Access for Youth
Do you get excited when you see a cottontail, a whitetail, a swallowtail, a scissortail? For most outdoor lovers, all it takes is to pack up the car and head out down the trail, out to the lake, or up a mountain to experience all that nature has to offer. For hunters and anglers, the […]