In the quiet aftermath of the hunt, a hunter stands thoughtfully before their prey, a mix of emotions stirring within.

The Boone and Crockett Club recently convened a panel discussion on Forest and Rangeland Investment and Innovation for our nation’s leaders. The briefing was held in the Senate Dirksen Office Building and was attended by more than 120 congressional staffers, federal agency professionals, and our partners in conservation.

Grizzlies are still protected by the Endangered Species Act in the Lower 48 states. However, as they continue their already-robust recovery, these ornery bruins are popping up in mountain ranges and drainages where they haven’t been seen in a century

The Boone and Crockett Club’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch (TRMR) is an outdoor classroom on an epic scale. From kid camps to Scout expeditions, the TRMR is a place to slow down and watch as nature goes about her business.

At the end of the two-day determination meeting, Club officials finally voted on scoring criteria along with book and awards minimums. It was also confirmed that all existing Fair Chase rules and ethics are appropriate for this category.

By Jodi Stemler