Ep. 339: The Greatest Conservation Win in Decades? with Land Tawney

Today on the show I'm joined by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers CEO Land Tawney to discuss one of the most significant conservation and public land victories in decades - the Great American Outdoors Act - and what all this momentum means for the future of hunting, fishing, and public lands. Topics discussed:

What is the Great American Outdoors Act

How significant is this?

The importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund for hunters/anglers/outdoors people

The importance of funding public land maintenance

Is this a political gambit? And does it matter if it is?

How to make sure this becomes a reality

What's the MAPland Act?

What are hunters/anglers doing well that has led to this kind of conservation win? 

What do we need to do a better job of?

Are our public lands still suffering a "death by a thousand cuts?"

What do we need to turn our attention to next?

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