Conservation

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Boone and Crockett Club Mission and Vision

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Mission

It is the mission of the Boone and Crockett Club to promote the conservation and management of wildlife, especially big game, and its habitat, to preserve and encourage hunting and to maintain the highest ethical standards of fair chase and sportsmanship in North America.

Visions for the Club

  • We envision a future in which the Boone and Crockett Club continues to be an internationally recognized leader in conservation, especially in research, education, and the demonstration of sustainable conservation practices.
  • A future in which the Club continues its legacy as a key leader in national conservation policy.
  • A future in which the Club continues to be North America’s leader in big game records keeping as a conservation tool.
  • A future in which the Club’s members continue to be respected and commended for their individual and collective contributions to conservation.
  • A future in which the Club’s leadership and management continue as examples of excellence, and programs remain balanced with financial capability.
  • A future in which the Club’s activities continue to be highly focused and effective, and as a result, natural resources sharing, wildlife populations, habitats, and recreational hunting opportunities continue to improve through and beyond the 21st century.

VISIONS FOR WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION

  • We envision a future in which wildlife and its habitat, in all their natural diversity, are managed and conserved throughout North America.
  • A future in which hunting continues to be enjoyed under rules of fair chase, sportsmanship, and ethical respect for the land.
  • A future in which all users of natural resources respect the rights of others in the spirit of sharing.
  • A future in which the value and conservation of private land habitat is respected and supported.
  • A future in which North Americans are committed to the principle that their use of resources must be sustainable both for themselves and future generations.
  • A future in which hunting opportunities exist for all desiring to participate. 

A Snapshot of the Boone and Crockett Club

The Boone and Crockett Club was founded by Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell in 1887 making it the first organization to address wildlife population declines—especially in big game—on a national scale. To a large extent, the history of conservation in North America is the history of the Boone and Crockett Club. A 130-year snapshot of Club accomplishments Oldest wildlife conservation organization in North America—founding in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell. Initiator and champion of the first national parks, including Yellowstone, Glacier, Denali, and Grand Canyon. Initiator and champion of the first legislation for wildlife, including the… Read More

 

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-Theodore Roosevelt