We believe in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and its key principles:
Fish and wildlife are considered common resources, owned by the public and held in trust by the government for the benefit of all citizens.
In keeping with the principles of democracy, all citizens, regardless of wealth or social standing, have an equal opportunity to hunt and fish.
The sale of fish and wildlife is prohibited, removing commerce as a huge threat to their continued survival. Some commercial activities still occur and are highly regulated.
Wildlife may only be harvested for legitimate purposes and must not be wasted. Killing wildlife for frivolous reasons is prohibited.
Wildlife and fish populations are managed using scientific principles and data to ensure their long-term health and sustainability.
Fish and wildlife transcend national boundaries and require international cooperation for effective management and conservation.
Wildlife is a public resource and allocated by law. As a result, hunting and fishing are highly regulated through mechanisms such as seasons, bag limits, license requirements, etc.
Commercial markets for wild game were banned to stop market hunting that nearly decimated many species.
