Administration Takes Important Step to Conserve Migration Corridors

February 13, 2026
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Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum just dropped a major announcement that's got conservationists cheering and hunters sharpening their binoculars: a Request for Proposals in tandem with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to supercharge the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors grant program. Backed by bucks from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Forest Service, and even some non-governmental heavy-hitters, this initiative aims to stitch together fragmented landscapes crucial for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and other big game species navigating their ancient migration routes. The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation is all in, hailing it as a vital counterpunch to habitat loss from energy development, sprawl, and roads—threats that have turned vital corridors into choke points. For the 2A community, this isn't just feel-good tree-hugging; it's a straight-up win for the hunter-conservationist ethos that underpins our Second Amendment rights. Think about it: healthy wildlife populations mean thriving hunting opportunities, which fuel the conservation dollars from Pittman-Robertson excise taxes on guns, ammo, and archery gear—over $1.1 billion annually funneled back into habitats like these. Burgum, a pro-2A governor from North Dakota with a track record of balancing energy and wildlife, is threading the needle here, ensuring migration corridors don't become collateral damage in the green energy rush or federal land grabs. This RFP could unlock millions for on-the-ground projects, from fencing wildlife overpasses to restoring sagebrush steppe, keeping big game robust without locking out public access for sportsmen. The implications ripple wide: stronger herds bolster state fish and wildlife agencies, resisting anti-hunting radicals who weaponize conservation to shutter public lands. It's a reminder that 2A folks aren't just about the bang—they're the original stewards, proving market-based conservation (hello, tag sales and gear taxes) outperforms top-down mandates. Eyes on those proposals; if executed right, this keeps the West wild, the game migrating, and our rifles relevant for generations. Stay vigilant, patriots—our hunts depend on it.

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Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum just dropped a major announcement that’s got conservationists cheering and hunters sharpening their binoculars: a Request for Proposals in tandem with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to supercharge the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors grant program. Backed by bucks from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Forest Service, and even some non-governmental heavy-hitters, this initiative aims to stitch together fragmented landscapes crucial for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and other big game species navigating their ancient migration routes. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is all in, hailing it as a vital counterpunch to habitat loss from energy development, sprawl, and roads—threats that have turned vital corridors into choke points.

For the 2A community, this isn’t just feel-good tree-hugging; it’s a straight-up win for the hunter-conservationist ethos that underpins our Second Amendment rights. Think about it: healthy wildlife populations mean thriving hunting opportunities, which fuel the conservation dollars from Pittman-Robertson excise taxes on guns, ammo, and archery gear—over $1.1 billion annually funneled back into habitats like these. Burgum, a pro-2A governor from North Dakota with a track record of balancing energy and wildlife, is threading the needle here, ensuring migration corridors don’t become collateral damage in the green energy rush or federal land grabs. This RFP could unlock millions for on-the-ground projects, from fencing wildlife overpasses to restoring sagebrush steppe, keeping big game robust without locking out public access for sportsmen.

The implications ripple wide: stronger herds bolster state fish and wildlife agencies, resisting anti-hunting radicals who weaponize conservation to shutter public lands. It’s a reminder that 2A folks aren’t just about the bang—they’re the original stewards, proving market-based conservation (hello, tag sales and gear taxes) outperforms top-down mandates. Eyes on those proposals; if executed right, this keeps the West wild, the game migrating, and our rifles relevant for generations. Stay vigilant, patriots—our hunts depend on it.

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