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The Outdoor News Bulletin (ONB) was established by the Wildlife Management Institute in 1946. Distributed once a month, the ONB covers key issues and updates on wildlife and natural resource management.

December 2012
Slim Chance Remains for Farm Bill in 112th Congress
The Baldassarre Legacy - Updated "Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America"
November 2012
Outdoor Ballot Initiatives Win Big on Election Day
California's Strategic Vision for Fish and Wildlife Leads to New Initiatives and New Name
Potential of Conservation Issues in Lame Duck Session of Congress
Farm Bill Prospects in the 112th Congress
78th North American Special Session to Explore the Role of Public Trust in Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management Short Course - Colorado State University - March 2013
October 2012
Supreme Court Decides Not to Hear Roadless Rule Case
DOI Secretary Signs Record of Decision for Chokecherry/Sierra Madre Wind Farm
Potential Habitat Impacts from Proposed Crop Insurance Subsidies
Great Plains LCC Identifies Playa Lakes As Next Science Focus
Worth Reading: Nothing Daunted
September 2012
Wildlife-Related Recreation Report Shows Increase in Participation
Widespread EHD Outbreaks Anticipated Due to Drought
Idaho Fish and Game Engages Thousands in Wildlife Summit
Cooperative Habitat Project Receives Prestigious Award
FWS Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
August 2012
New Research Suggests Outdoor Cats Kill More Wildlife Than Previously Thought
Learn About Young Forest in New Book, Website
Wildlife Agencies Urged to Engage in Wildland Fire Planning
Farm Bill Stalls During August Recess
Happy 75th to the Wildlife Restoration Program
Correction
July 2012
BLM Issues Final EIS on Massive Wyoming Wind Complex; Bills in Congress Would Establish Renewable Royalty System
Farm Bill Update: Senate Passes Bill, House Introduces Their Version
RESTORE In, LWCF Out of Final Transportation Bill
Special Sessions Set for 78th North American, March 25-30, 2013
June 2012
Senators Introduce Package of Sportsmen's Bills
Efforts Underway to Conserve Lesser Prairie Chickens
CRP General Sign-up Period Ends
FWS Announces Refuge Acquisitions from Migratory Bird Stamp and NAWCA Grants
Senate Moves Farm Bill to Floor
80th North American Conference Slated for 2015
May 2012
Senate Committee Passes Farm Bill
Sportsmen's Bill Stirring Controversy
Fourth Human-Bear Conflict Workshop Draws International Crowd
Colorado, USDA Release Final Roadless Plan
Transportation Update
April 2012
Senate Includes RESTORE Act on Transportation Bill
Cholera Kills Thousands of Waterfowl in Klamath
Conservation Compliance: A Key Component of the Farm Bill
Blohm Receives George Bird Grinnell Award
Workshop Focuses on National Landscape Conservation Effort
Mule Deer Working Group Releases Outreach Materials
March 2012
Input Invited for 78th (2013) North American Conference
New Website for the New England Cottontail
Florida Explores the Public Trust Doctrine
FWS to Target Funds to U.S. Prairie Pothole Region
USDA Announces New CRP Initiative and General Sign-up
FY 2013 Budget Process Begins
White House Hosts Conference on Conservation
February 2012
Agencies Release National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Conference Special Session to Focus on Adapting Conservation to Social Change
DOI Establishes Everglades Headwaters NWR and Conservation Area
77th North American Conference Special Session Explores Ways to Broaden and Strengthen Funding for Conservation
Path for Farm Bill Reauthorization Taking Shape
Northeastern Regional Conservation Needs Grants Program Releases 2012 Request for Proposals
Jodi Stemler to Serve as New ONB Editor
December 2011
Hog-hunting Television Shows and Silver Bullets Won't Fix the Nation's Wild Pig Problem
Montana and Idaho Adapting Wolf Harvest Strategies
Economic Figures Build Support for Conservation, Recreation Funding
Special Session at 77th N.A. Conference Will Address Human Dimensions in Relation to Wildlife Health Issues
Analysis Available on Farm Bill Conservation Programs' Status and Jeopardy
McCabe Retires
November 2011
Conference Workshop to Focus on Restoring Bison to the Northern Plains
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Establish Renewable Energy Leasing Process
CHAT Discussed by Western Governors' Wildlife Council
Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow Program in Full Swing
Interior Department Releases Next Phase of Solar Siting Review
75th Anniversary of Fish and Wildlife Restoration Programs to be Highlighted at North American Conference
What Better Christmas Gift for the Conservation Professional?
Popular CSU Wildlife Short Course to be Held in Late March
October 2011
Canadians Engage with the Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative
Budget Reduction Recommendations Threaten 2012 Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Interior Announces Fast Track of Seven Electricity Transmission Projects
National Park Service Strives to Reduce Overabundant Elk and Deer
Climate Smart Adaptation to be Featured at March Workshop
September 2011
Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Launches I&E Planning Effort
Report Indicates Significance of Farm Bill Conservation Provisions
Sunday Hunting Bill Gets Hearing in Pennsylvania
Duck Stamp Price Increase Gains Endorsement and Momentum
Collaborators Receive Forest Habitat Leadership Award
August 2011
Funding Announced for Northern Plains Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative
Bill to Release Wilderness Study Areas Creates Controversy
Western Governors and Feds to Coordinate on Habitat and Wildlife Corridor Conservation
Appropriations Bills Head Toward Combined Bill after Debt Ceiling Deal
Suggestion Made that Conservation May Not Be Hugely Jeopardized by Deficit Reduction
New State Fish and Wildlife Agency Transformation Workshop Announced
July 2011
77th North American Special Sessions Set
Interior Appropriations Bill Moves Forward with Deep Cuts
Venerated Conservationist Bill Stevens Passes
Expanded Hunting Proposed for 10 National Wildlife Refuges
Colorado Adopts Open Process for Merger
State Fish and Wildlilfe Agency Transformation "Leaders' Guide" Available
June 2011
House Votes to Slash Spending on Ag Conservation Programs
Progress Towards Restoring Wild, Free-Ranging Bison Herd
Electronic Reference Source for Hunter Recruitment and Retention Now Available
Wild Lands Policy Sidelined
More Acreage for the Conservation Reserve Program
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