Public Lands

Boone and Crockett Club Statement on Federal Public Lands

The Boone and Crockett Club released the following statement today regarding federal public lands:

The U.S. federal public land estate is an American legacy the Boone and Crockett Club will support forever. Since our founding in 1887, whenever the suggestion has been made that public land be disposed of for revenue, we have objected. As the suggestion has been made recently, we object now.

A Tribute to Hunting on Public Land

By PJ DelHommeConsider the following slideshow a subtle reminder of just one of the many benefits of our public lands. From world records to weeks spent off the grid, these places provide solace for h...

A Brief History of the Public Land Concept

Since 1788, Article IV, Section 3, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution has given Congress the authority to acquire and manage federal property. Today, that includes roughly 640 million acres of land, ne...

A Long Future for Federal Public Lands

"Federal public lands were among the first accomplishments of the Boone and Crockett Club and remain a priority for us today" said Club President Morrie Stevens. We need all available tools at our disposal to be sure Federal lands are secure, well cared for, and accessible for multiple uses."