Resources

In this section you’ll find information about how the system of state wildlife management in the U.S. works: how it is structured, where the money comes from, and who makes the decisions. You’ll also find information about some important current trends that have the potential to upend the status quo, as well as key concepts needed to transform the current system.

• Overview of State Wildlife Management
• Where the Power Is: Understanding State Wildlife Commissions
• Follow the Money: Funding for State Wildlife Management
• The Decline of Hunting and Fishing
• Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA)
• The Public Trust Doctrine: A Better Paradigm for Wildlife Conservation
• The Importance of Values in Wildlife Governance
• Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson at a Glance