Teddy Roosevelt said it best...
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Teddy Roosevelt said it best...

It’s with tremendous pride to announce we have signed a long-term partnership with the International Order of T. Roosevelt . This organization is working incredibly hard to ensure the future of hunting and fishing is in good hands for generations to come. With a deep-rooted passion for conservation and shared values/beliefs, we couldn’t be more proud to lock arms with IOTR moving forward.

It’s no secret Theodore Roosevelt was a conservation visionary. Many of things we enjoy as outdoorsmen and women today are the direct descendants of decisions made over a century ago. Starting right now, through “Hard Truths of Conservation” and other conservation initiatives around North America, we plan to do our part and leave a lasting impact on the future of the world…together.

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Protecting Traditions Through Conservation
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Protecting Traditions Through Conservation

On this week's episode of Hard Truths of Conservation, Dan Cabela embarks on a journey throughout the United Kingdom. He takes a close look at the hunting traditions, exploring bird shoots, grouse moors, and even a traditional red stag hunt. Through all of these stops, Dan finds himself discovering the evolving and fascinating role of hunting in conservation throughout the country.

The history of hunting in the UK is very rich and full of unique stories that are passed down from generation to generation. Many of the people Dan encounters are living life outdoors just as their family did before them. Staying closely connected to the land and wildlife is engrained into who they are. However, today's hunters find themselves at odds with a societal shift which has painted an unclear and skewed picture of these time-honored traditions.

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Battling Disease in Whitetail
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Battling Disease in Whitetail

On this week's episode of Hard Truths of Conservation, Dan Cabela heads to Arkansas for an immersive, hands-on look into the polarizing topic of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).In North America, whitetail deer are the most abundant and wide-spread deer species roaming the continent. From coast to coast and both the northern and southern border, you will find whitetail deer living in all types of habitat and terrain. However, CWD has become a concerning topic amongst state agencies, scientists, and hunters alike in recent years.

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Community Conservation In Pakistan
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Community Conservation In Pakistan

In Episode 4 of Hard Truths of Conservation, Dan Cabela travels to Pakistan where he examines a highly successful community hunting model and its impact on the conservation of species found throughout the area. With a population of over 240 million, Pakistan is the fifth-most-populous country in the world --- placing immense pressure on the habitat and wildlife it calls home.

Don’t miss this new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, March 9th at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed it, there will be an encore presentation of last week's episode, "Hunting In The Kiwi Wilds", immediately following at 9:30am EST.

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Hunting In Kiwi Wilds
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Hunting In Kiwi Wilds

Episode 3 of Hard Truths of Conservation takes us to the incredibly diverse and beautiful landscapes of New Zealand. Aotearoa, or 'The Land of the Long White Cloud', was the name given to the islands when Maori navigators first saw signs of the new land in the formations of drawn out strands of cloud spreading across the horizon.

Don’t miss this new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, March 2nd at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed it, there will be an encore presentation of last week's episode, "A Conservation Legacy", immediately following at 9:30am EST.

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HTC Tanzania - A Conservation Legacy
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HTC Tanzania - A Conservation Legacy

Don’t miss this exciting new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, February 24th at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed the season premiere, there will be an encore presentation of last week’s episode, "Private Ownership of Wildlife", immediately following at 9:30am EST. 

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South Africa - Private Ownership of Wildlife
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South Africa - Private Ownership of Wildlife

To kick things off in Season Two, Dan Cabela travels to South Africa to learn how the model of private ownership of wildlife has impacted the country. Much of the area in this episode was once used for sheep, goat, and cattle pasture which was almost completely devoid of wildlife. However, private wildlife ownership has changed that, and contributed to a drastic increase in wildlife populations --- bringing new life to a once-desolate landscape.

This episode will air tomorrow, Saturday, February 17th at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel.

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Season 2 of HTC Coming Soon!
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Season 2 of HTC Coming Soon!

We are one week away from the season two premiere of "Hard Truths of Conservation". The first episode will air on Saturday, February 17th at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel.

From South Africa to New Zealand to Arkansas to Pakistan, this season is full of incredible conservation stories from around the globe.

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From the Brink of Death to New Life
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From the Brink of Death to New Life

Meet KAR-F001, one of the original 24 Lions placed in Coutada 11, whose incredible story is one the world needs to hear. It is a story of real conservation and the hard truths that come with any large-scale initiative involving animals. It's also proof of what happens when you have an incredible team that cares - monitoring and intervening when necessary - as this most certainly wouldn't have a happy ending without our partners at Zambezi Delta Safaris Anti-Poaching.

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Show Season Is Upon Us
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Show Season Is Upon Us

The 2024 show season is upon us and we kicked things off this last week at Dallas Safari Club. This show is one of our favorites every year for many reasons. Whether it's connecting with old friends or making new ones, this show really sets the tone for what's ahead in the new year.

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Meet our new Development Director
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Meet our new Development Director

We are thrilled to introduce Adam Bender as the newest addition to the Cabela Family Foundation team, taking on the role of Development Director. Born and raised in Nebraska, Adam was immersed in the outdoor lifestyle at an early age by his father.

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CWD and Season 3 Filming
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CWD and Season 3 Filming

As we continue filming the upcoming season of Hard Truths of Conservation, we are diving even deeper into the effects of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on whitetail deer populations and their human counterparts.

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Argentinian Conservation Efforts
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Argentinian Conservation Efforts

Recently, we traveled to the beautiful country of Argentina for a long-awaited journey delving into the local hunting and conservation practices currently taking place in the country.

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Conservation Biology Conference
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Conservation Biology Conference

Over the summer, we were happy to be able to send a team from Zambeze Delta Conservation to the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB), the largest conservation-focused conference in the world hosted in Kigali, Rwanda.

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12 Cheetah Initiative Update
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12 Cheetah Initiative Update

We are thrilled to announce the birth of multiple new cheetah cubs within the 12 Cheetahs Initiative!

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HTC on YouTube
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HTC on YouTube

Season one of the TV series now available on YouTube!

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Cheetah Cubs Born
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Cheetah Cubs Born

We are thrilled to announce our first Cheetah cubs have been born as a result of our 12 Cheetahs relocation project!

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