Let the Mighty Eagle Soar
On June 29 the bald eagle in the lower 48 states will be officially removed, or delisted, from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Yet delisting the bald eagle from the ESA has been a decade-long process that shows how even the most well-intentioned policy can be overcome by politics and ulterior motives.
Posted: 06/26/2007 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Wildlife Issues
ESA Listing Not Needed for Polar Bears
Despite healthy polar bear populations upwards of 20,000 bears worldwide, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced on December 27 the Bush administration’s plan to list the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Posted: 02/19/2007 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Wildlife Issues
Kerry or Bush: Who's the Sportsmen's Friend in this Election?
Like all Americans, outdoor sporting enthusiasts, commonly referred to as sportsmen, have an important choice to make in November: helping choose the next President of the United States. While many issues will undoubtedly influence their presidential selection, a candidate’s position on issues that affect sportsmen’s opportunities to pursue fish and game will be key to who they vote for.
Posted: 10/15/2004 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Wildlife Issues