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Identifying and Overcoming Hunting’s Competition

March 31, 2026

This Project was funded by a Multistate Conservation Grant (#F25AP00109), from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and jointly administered with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Annually, about…

Public Perception of Northeast State Fish & Wildlife Agencies

March 25, 2026

Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

This Project was funded by a Multistate Conservation GrantF25AP00133, a program funded from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and jointly managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…

Boosting Local Support for New and Expanded Shooting Ranges

March 23, 2026

Industry, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

This research was sponsored by the Sportsman’s Alliance Foundation. Funding was provided by the Multistate Conservation Grant (MSCG) Program F25AP00131, supported by the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, and…

Can Online Hunting Communities Lead Us to New Hunters?

March 23, 2026

Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

This research was sponsored by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Funding was provided by the Multistate Conservation Grant…

Economic Benefits of Dam Removal

March 23, 2026

Economic, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC), on behalf of Michigan Trout Unlimited, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen’s Association (MSSFA), the Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishers International, Anglers of…

Economic Impact of Arizona’s Water-based Outdoor Recreation

March 23, 2026

Economic, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

Research conducted on behalf of the Audubon Society. Outdoor recreation is an essential part of life in Arizona, with its diverse landscapes supporting a variety of outdoor pursuits. While the…

The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Proactive Conservation Versus a Regulatory Approach

January 23, 2026

Economic, Industry, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

More than 1,600 species of animals and plants are currently listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Another 12,000 species have been identified…

We All Quit, But It Doesn’t Have to be Today

January 23, 2026

Industry, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

It is fair to say that most R3 programs and research have focused on the first “R,” recruitment. Yet we know from consumer research it is much easier to retain…

R3 and Crowding: Is it Helping or Hurting?

September 9, 2025

International, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

The project recognized there is little agreement on how R3 success is measured, and whether specific R3 efforts are contributing to participation and/or degrading the experience for existing users. The…

Increasing Shooting Sports Participation by Introduction and Education Through Schools

August 7, 2025

Industry, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

This research was conducted on behalf of the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. Funding was provided by a Multistate Conservation Grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…