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New Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp Soar Into Their Debut by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Hunters, birders, and stamp collectors celebrated as the 2022-2023 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp – commonly known as the Duck Stamp – went on sale. The new Federal Duck Stamp and its younger sibling, the Junior Duck Stamp, debuted and are now available for purchase. The Federal Duck Stamp plays a critically important […]
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New Hunting and Angling Opportunities Proposed for National Wildlife Refuges
USFWS requests public input on expanded opportunities on 19 refuges, affecting 54,000 acres MISSOULA, Mont. – A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal would expand hunting and fishing opportunities on 19 national wildlife refuges across the United States, potentially impacting 54,000 acres of public lands and waters. If adopted, the proposal would permit public hunting […]
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Secretary Haaland Announces $95 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges
Funding will help conserve or restore more than 300,000 acres of wetland WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that $95 million in funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, which will provide the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability to help conserve or restore more than […]
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Madison Grimm, 15 years old, wins the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2022 National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
A talented young artist from South Dakota has taken top honors at the National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. A green-winged teal by 15-year old Madison Grimm, will grace the 2022-2023 Junior Duck Stamp, which raises funds to educate and engage our nation’s youth in wildlife and wetlands conservation and outdoor recreation. This is Madison’s 3rd […]
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NRA Appeals District Court’s Erroneous National Wildlife Refuge Decision
Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association on April 15 joined with Safari Club International, Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to appeal an erroneous decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana denying the pro-hunting organizations’ efforts to intervene in and defend the expansion of hunting opportunities on federal lands. […]
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The Association Applauds Confirmation of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies enthusiastically commends the Senate for confirming the nomination of Martha Williams, who will serve as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). On February 17, 2022, the Senate confirmed the former Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, by voice vote. “We thank […]
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Boone and Crockett Club Welcomes Confirmation of USDA Under Secretary Homer Wilkes and FWS Director Martha Williams
The Boone and Crockett Club welcomes the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Homer Wilkes and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams. Dr. Wilkes was sworn in February 11 as the USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment and will oversee the U.S. Forest Service. Wilkes has more […]
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Senate Confirms Martha Williams to Serve as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director on Impressive Vote
Last night, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Ms. Martha Williams to serve as the next Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under a voice vote, a sign of the wide-spread and impressive bipartisan support for Ms. Williams. She now awaits to be officially sworn in. Since soon-to-be Director […]
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BHA Welcomes Williams Confirmation as USFWS Director
MISSOULA, Mont. – Following a Senate voice vote last night confirming the nomination of Martha Williams as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with overwhelming bipartisan support, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers President and CEO Land Tawney offered this response: “Martha Williams brings considerable knowledge, expertise and a deep appreciation of our public lands […]
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Ducks Unlimited Applauds Confirmation of Williams as USFWS Director
U.S. Senate approves Martha Williams in bipartisan vote Ducks Unlimited (DU) applauds the U.S Senate’s confirmation of Martha Williams as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Williams has served as the Principal Deputy Director of the USFWS since January 2021. DU works closely with federal and state agencies, including the Department of […]