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Fee Increases Are Good for the Custer Gallatin

[…] an important way to do so. The proposed fee increase makes good financial sense under current law, but it is a notable price hike. Though nearly 3,000 free dispersed campsites exist in the Custer Gallatin, there is justifiable concern that the fee increase for developed sites could price some users out. A better alternative […]

Published on: March 10, 2021

Misinformation About Trophy Hunting Threatens Conservation

[…] where there are few or no alternative funding sources. This helps maintain species, including lions, which can threaten the lives and livelihoods of rural people. One seminal study documented at least 340 million acres conserved by trophy hunting across sub-Saharan Africa: more land than has been set aside for National Parks, where photo tourism […]

Published on: February 18, 2021

The Cost of Biden’s Ban on Oil and Gas Leasing

[…] A ban on new leases will cut directly into these funds and the programs they support. Although the moratorium does not apply to existing leases, which are valid for up to ten years, no new leases would be issued pending completion of β€œa comprehensive review and reconsideration” of federal permitting and leasing practices. A […]

Published on: February 5, 2021