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The Conservation Partner badge recognizes outfitters and guides who go beyond the minimum — actively contributing to wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.
Hunters and anglers are the backbone of wildlife conservation in America. Through license fees, excise taxes, and direct contributions, sportsmen and women fund the vast majority of habitat preservation and wildlife management.
But some outfitters go further — investing their time, land, and resources into conservation beyond what's required. The Conservation Partner badge helps you identify these operations so you can book with outfitters who share your values.
To earn the Conservation Partner badge, an outfitter must demonstrate commitment in at least three of the following areas:
Active membership in at least one recognized conservation organization such as RMEF, NWTF, DU, Pheasants Forever, Trout Unlimited, or a state-level wildlife federation.
Commitment to fair chase principles, legal compliance, and responsible harvest practices. No tolerance for poaching, baiting violations, or disregard for bag limits.
Active participation in habitat improvement — whether through food plot management, stream restoration, invasive species removal, or financial support of habitat programs.
Educating clients on wildlife management, conservation funding (Pittman-Robertson, Dingell-Johnson), and the role hunters play in sustaining healthy ecosystems.
For fishing charters: promoting catch-and-release for vulnerable species and following selective harvest guidelines. For hunting: supporting quality deer management or similar programs.
If you're a guide or outfitter listed on Gray Bear and you meet the criteria above, we'd love to recognize your conservation commitment.
Browse our directory and look for the Conservation Partner badge on listings from outfitters who actively support wildlife conservation.
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