Aquatic Release Conservation

Central Texas Fisherman Stumbles Upon Massive Water Snake

Just remember: when you need to steady yourself on a tree branch, you may get more than you bargained for.

4 Fishing Tips for Beginners

Fishing leads to catching, and the better your technique the more fish you catch. Try these simple suggestions to advance your skill to the next level.

Top 3 Reasons To Carry A Revolver Rather Than a Semi-Automatic Handgun

Some thirty years ago the American gun-buying public began to see semi-automatic pistols as reliable firearms. Once semi-autos cleared that hurdle, their superior capacity and quick reloadability ruled the day. When cops switched to semis, as the Brits say, it was all over bar the shouting. And yet revolver sales are still going strong — and for good reason! …

How to Fail at Fishing: The Diary of a Birder Learning to Fish

After the Birds vs Fish debate overtook the internet, one die-hard birder decides to figure out why some seemingly sane people prefer fins over feathers.

Guide to Catch-and-Release Fishing

Learn how to catch-and-release fish responsibly by knowing how to handle fish, how to release them, and how to perform fish CPR if necessary.

Author seeks firsthand accounts from Civilian Conservation Corps

Do you know someone who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Vermont during the 1930s and early 1940s? Better yet, did you sign up to work on projects at

5 reasons why many conservation efforts fail

One aim of conservation projects is to protect wild habitats and prevent species extinction. But managing natural resources is complex. Despite striving for years, conservation groups — both big and small — often struggle to find that perfect recipe for success. Some conservation efforts have seen triumph. For example, the recovery of the southern white …

Do Conservation Strategies Need to Be More Compassionate?

Some scientists and ethicists are criticizing traditional conservation strategies, which they say focus on saving valued species while discounting the lives of less charismatic animals. Will these advocates of “compassionate conservation” point the way to new approaches, or are they simply being naïve?

Challenging Conservation Not to Leave Women Behind

A new paper finds that conservation efforts are leaving women behind.

Pretty bones: Conservation biology meets art

“I tell stories of lost animals that deserve rebirth through art,” said Aspen Stevanovski, a conservation biologist specializing in eastern coyotes, when asked why she decorates the bones of animals.

Mainstreaming the social sciences in conservation

Despite broad recognition of the value of social sciences and increasingly vocal calls for better engagement with the human element of conservation, the conservation social sciences remain misunderstood...

Saving Our Skin: Conservation on Land + Sea

There’s more than one way to support ecological conservation.

Kids learn conservation importance

How GIS is Being Used in Conservation Biology

GIS has a central role in analyzing the geographic distribution of endangered species, in measuring and monitoring biodiversity, and in identifying priorities for conservation management.

Outdoor Conservation Ideas, Tips and Tricks

This board is an aggregation of conservation tips, tricks, and ideas for creating a landscape both beautiful and water efficient.