Who has contributed to conservation historically? How did the first conservation organizations get started? Can a person who is an avid environmentalist still be a hunter? May we learn about old ways in which the flora and fauna that exist today were preserved by those who harvested from the Earth. As time goes on, we set aside our differences to form a unified band of individuals that stand together to protect our public lands and the wildlife that lives on them.

Utah Senator Mike Lee recently removed controversial language from the federal budget that would have allowed for the sale of vast public lands. While some saw this as a victory, his reasoning revealed a concerning perspective: "I continue to believe that the federal government owns too much land, land it is mismanaging and, in many cases, ruining for the next generation." This statement reflects a worldview that fundamentally misunderstands the purpose and potential of publi

I grew up in the metropolis of Adrian, Oregon—if you can call it that. I spent my entire childhood in the same house, gazing out my...