The summer fishing and boating season is underway. Wildlife Forever is celebrating by announcing two major developments through its “Getting Families Fishing & Boating Initiative.”

Wildlife Forever proudly names Tim Zhao, founder of the National Youth Visionaries Association (NYVA) and Virginia state host for the Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest, as the 2025 Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year.

Wildlife Forever released its 2024 Clean Drain Dry Initiative annual accomplishment report at the 90^th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky March 10-14.

Wildlife Forever is excited to announce the addition of the Great Lakes Fish Specialty Award to the 2024-25 Fish Art Contest created in partnership with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC).

Wildlife Forever is thrilled to announce the expansion of the Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest with new state hosted programs. California, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, and Tennessee join the school of state programs signing up to promote youth angling and conservation through the arts. 

Wildlife Forever is thrilled to announce that Bass Pro Shops has renewed Title Sponsorship of the 2024-25 Fish Art Contest.

Wildlife Forever, wants your carp fish pictures. Along with Yamaha Righwaters^TM, the two conservation partners are launching “Catch, Kiss, & Cook!” national social media photo contest.

Wildlife Forever is pleased to announce a continued partnership with the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) and Yamaha Righwaters™ for the 2024-25 Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest.

President Biden and incoming President Trump could end America’s longest running, and most complicated conservation battle by purchasing the Bering River Coal Field in Alaska’s remarkable Copper River Delta. Both administrations have advanced Bering River Coal Field conservation to the edge of victory.

 Wildlife Forever’s newly acquired program, “Getting Families Fishing & Boating Initiative”, formerly the Future Angler Foundation, has a new home and will continue its mission to “Create New Anglers and Boaters”. 

Wildlife Forever is excited to announce a renewed partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service to expand youth education and outreach through the Art of Conservation® and Future Angler programs.