Outdoor News Bulletin

I’ve listened to the ongoing discussions surrounding non-lead ammo for years. My college roommate was a gunsmith and an avid reloader. When the Barnes X bullet was first made commercially available in 1989, he wouldn’t shut up about it. I got constant and unsolicited lectures on the bullet’s performance, specifically as related to penetration, expansion, and weight retention. Interestingly, in all those lectures, there was never any mention of the metal composition of the bullet or an environmental or food quality related reason offered in his support of this new monolithic bullet that he so loved.

In the United States, where roughly 60% of the land is privately owned, the survival of threatened, endangered, and at-risk species largely depends on the stewardship of these private lands. Traditional conservation has often relied on strict regulations, which can be seen as burdensome by landowners, much like being dictated on how to manage your garden without considering your unique situation. However, a more collaborative approach is gaining traction, exemplified by the efforts of the Conservation Without Conflict Coalition.