PEACE Act Clears Another Hurdle: The Threat to Hunting Grows
As of June 1, all eyes are on Oregon as hunters across the country watch things develop. Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), also known as the PEACE Act, officially hit 125,000…
Hunter Ward Conservation June 5, 2026
Shifting the Conversation About Corner Crossing
The corner crossing debate has a new front. On May 14, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and the Public Land and Water Access Association filed a lawsuit against the Montana Department…
Hunter Ward Conservation June 3, 2026
When Technology Crosses the Line Between Fair Chase and an Unethical Hunt
We live in a world of technological leaps across almost every aspect of our lives, and while this may come as a surprise, this is not an AI discussion. Technology…
Hunter Ward ConservationLifestyle May 19, 2026
The Importance of Responding to Hunting Surveys: Your Duty to Conservation
As hunters, it is your duty to honor, respect and protect the lands you harvest on. We think of this as avoiding overhunting, picking up trash, respecting property lines and…
Taylor Walston ConservationLifestyle May 18, 2026
Trump Administration Signals Support for Conservation in 2027 Fiscal Year Budget
For many bowhunters, it may feel like we just wrapped up a federal budget bill not too long ago. And we did. However, Congress and the Trump administration have already…
Hunter Ward Conservation April 24, 2026
The Shift of R3 Efforts and Idaho’s Example
If you’ve been involved in the hunting community for a long time—or even a short time—you’ve likely heard the term R3 when the topic turns to growing the sport. R3…
Hunter Ward Conservation April 16, 2026
Potential Danger for Oregon Hunters and a Victory for Colorado Trappers
As we move deeper into 2026, the war on science-based conservation and the North American model of wildlife conservation continues, driven in part by anti-hunting groups. This year presents an…
Hunter Ward Bowhunting ArticlesConservation April 2, 2026
ATA on the Hill: How State and Federal Policies Shape the Future of Bowhunting
As manufacturers, retailers and reps across the archery and bowhunting supply chain look to 2026 and beyond, Washington has quietly moved from background noise to a front-and-center driver of our…
Dan Forster Conservation November 3, 2025
Editorial Response Regarding the European Bowhunting Federation
The Archery Trade Association stands in full support of the European Bowhunting Federation and its tireless efforts to defend and restore bowhunting traditions across Europe. Their fight is not only…
Dan Forster Bowhunting ArticlesConservationLifestyle September 30, 2025
Priority Archery Industry Legislation Introduced in the U.S. Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2025 NEW ULM, MN—Last week, Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced Senate Bill 1649, the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act,…
Dan Forster Conservation May 12, 2025
