Wildlife Forever and the Chippewa National Forest Restore Prairie Habitat, Improving Fall Hunting Opportunity

Contact: Addison Motta, AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake MN – Wildlife Forever and the Chippewa National Forest are now partners in restoring permanent forest openings to improve habitat for pollinators and wildlife. These conservation projects will target invasive plant removal and restore multiple openings with native plants. Use this interactive map to explore the areas open …

Wildlife Forever Launches Citizen Carp Control™ Program to Combat Invasive Species

White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever’s new Citizen Carp Control initiative is the latest effort to raise awareness of invasive carp species. The conservation initiative provides a platform to engage commercial fishermen, policy leaders and sportsmen and women about solutions to address invasive carp issues. Its goal is to share information and urge policy …

A Legacy of Fish Art 

For Immediate Release  Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org  White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to share the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Report. Throughout the last 25 years, the Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest has reached over 70,000 children around the world and continues to be a premier program connecting students to fishing …

Wildlife Forever Develops Risk Assessment for Invasive Species

Contact: Zach Burnside – ZBurnside@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – In a groundbreaking initiative, Wildlife Forever, with the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), has developed an Invasive Species Risk Assessment tool designed to identify invasive species threats while offering mitigation strategies to prevent spread.  In collaboration with western field offices of the …

Songbird Art Contest Opens with Official List for 2023

Contact: Addison Motta - AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – The wait is over! Wildlife Forever unveils the Official Bird List for the 2023 Art of Conservation® Songbird Art Contest featuring species across North America and those of special concern. The contest is open now until November 30th.   The Art of Conservation® Songbird Art …

Wildlife Forever Supports Bipartisan Youth Coastal Fish Program Act

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN - Wildlife Forever proudly announces its support for the bipartisan Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023. This groundbreaking legislation aims to engage underserved youth in recreational fishing while teaching about the importance of conservation and marine science. Wildlife Forever is committed to fisheries …

California Artist Wins Wildlife Forever Invader Crusader Award

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Congratulations to Jihyo Kim of California, winner of the 2023 Fish Art Contest Invader Crusader Award. Kim’s depiction of silver carp is a stunning reminder that invasive species can look beautiful, but when improperly introduced they are one of the leading threats to …

Minnesota Teacher, Ms. Halker-Saathoff, Named 2023 Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year

Immediate Release: Contact: AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to name Ms. Kari Halker-Saathoff of St. Michael Albertville, MN as the 2023 Richard M Hart Educator of the Year. “Educators are the backbone of the Fish Art Contest. It is wonderful to be able to support the educators who keep the …

Bud Grant: Champion in Life and Champion of Conservation

Immediate Release: Contact: AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and the conservation community lost a great friend when NFL Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant died Saturday. Grant, a lifelong hunter, angler, and conservationist, was 95. “We are deeply saddened to learn the passing of Bud Grant. His leadership to engage youth will …