$31B+
For wildlife &
sport fish restoration
Distributed through federal annual apportionments since 1937, supported by the sporting community and industry.
USFWS · February 2026 [1]
CENTER FOR CONSERVATION COMMUNICATION
Hunters and anglers have helped write one of America’s great conservation stories. It’s time the rest of America heard it.
Discover our mission
THE STORY AMERICA NEEDS TO HEAR
Healthy wildlife. Open spaces. Food from the land. Traditions passed from one generation to the next.
These are things Americans can share, whether or not they hunt or fish. The Center for Conservation Communication exists to connect those values to the people and industries helping sustain them.
We are building a permanent mainstream voice for hunter-funded conservation: a coalition of conservation organizations, scientists, wildlife professionals, businesses and compelling storytellers that earns public trust through evidence and emotion.
How we will reach America

A LEGACY WITH MEASURABLE IMPACT
$31B+
Distributed through federal annual apportionments since 1937, supported by the sporting community and industry.
USFWS · February 2026 [1]
6M+
Wetlands habitat protected since 1934, benefiting waterfowl and a much wider community of wildlife.
Federal Duck Stamp Program [2]
800+
Monitoring and management supported by restoration funding together with state-agency investments.
USFWS · February 2026 [1]
This is a shared achievement. Hunters, recreational shooters, anglers, boaters, manufacturers, state agencies and other partners all contribute. These measures describe different benefits and are not additive.
HOW THE COMMITMENT BECOMES CONSERVATION
A lasting connection between the sporting community and benefits for everyone. [1][2]
Licenses, stamps and
dedicated excise taxes
Habitat work, research and
wildlife management
Wildlife, access and
places worth protecting
THE HUNTER-CONSERVATION TRADITION
“In a civilized and cultivated country wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.”
Theodore Roosevelt · Library of Congress [5]
WHY THIS MOMENT MATTERS
Wildlife decisions increasingly play out in headlines, social feeds and ballot campaigns. Science needs a clear, credible voice in that conversation.
Habitat alone cannot secure the future of hunting and fishing if public support disappears. CCC will make the connection visible—before misinformation becomes accepted wisdom and before the next controversy defines the story.
THE AUDIENCE BEYOND OUR OWN
Non-hunters are not our enemies.
They are the people whose trust we must earn.
OUR APPROACH
Meet Americans where they already watch, read, listen, shop and learn.
01 / SCREEN
Natural-history films, television features and short-form stories that put the wonder of wildlife—and the people sustaining it—in front of mainstream audiences.
02 / SOUND & PRINT
Compelling interviews, radio campaigns, magazine features and op-eds that explain conservation in language people understand and remember.
03 / TRUSTED VOICES
Scientists, wildlife managers, landowners and experienced communicators prepared for television interviews, public events and challenging questions.
04 / DIGITAL
Credible explainers, creator partnerships and shareable video, backed by an evidence desk that checks claims and answers misinformation promptly.
05 / EVERYDAY REACH
Print, digital and regional campaigns supported by manufacturers and retailers, bringing the conservation story into stores and everyday life.
06 / THE NEXT GENERATION
School-ready materials, museum programs and expert presentations that connect wildlife, naturally sourced food, healthy habitat and stewardship.
Verifiable sources. Qualified experts. Honest explanations.
Beautiful storytelling that connects before it persuades.
A shared voice across conservation, business and culture.
WATCH THE CCC FILM Dorsey Pictures
THE VISION IN MOTION
See why a permanent conservation communications platform matters—and how a united sporting community can help America understand what is at stake.
Play the filmCenter for Conservation Communication
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OUR NATIONAL AND REGIONAL AD CAMPAIGNS
Conservation starts with something we can agree on: wild places are worth keeping.
Four films. One commitment to making the conservation story seen, heard and remembered.
Select a film to play it here, or use its YouTube link to watch in a new tab.
HELP BUILD THE PERMANENT VOICE CONSERVATION DESERVES
For generations, the sporting community has invested in wildlife and habitat. Together, we can invest in the public understanding that helps that work endure.
START A CONVERSATION
For philanthropic support, business partnerships, media opportunities or the speakers bureau, contact Chris Dorsey directly.
YOUR POINT OF CONTACT
Mention your organization and how you would like to participate.
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