(7/8/24) By Blake Podhajsky, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation The annual ACI Conference is always a highlight of the year for me. Over the years I have met some of the most talented and inspiring individuals at the conference, many … Continue reading →

By Nicola Whitley, Public Affairs Division Chief, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department One of the most difficult messages it seems to get across to outdoor adventurers is the importance of safety precautions. We all know people who skip the … Continue reading →

By Faith Heaton Jolley Utah experienced a series of chaotic, “dumpster-fire”-esque events during a six-month period between the fall of 2022 and spring of 2023. Much of the mayhem involved record-breaking snowfall, which was great for combatting ongoing drought conditions, … Continue reading →

By Blake Podhajsky, ACI President One of the items of business at this year’s ACI Conference is the election of four new members to the Board of Directors. The new Board members will succeed Linda DiPiano, Fairley Mahlum, Faith Heaton … Continue reading →

“Don’t give it another thought, just get there. It will become evident to you within the first half day that you have made the best decision of your career.” –– Judy Stokes-Weber By Blake Podhajsky, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation … Continue reading →

By: Matt Hencheck, Senior Public Information Assistant, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection In February of 2023, New Jersey Fish and Wildlife released a new mobile-friendly website for the public to use when observing rare species of wildlife in their … Continue reading →

Registration is now open for the 2024 ACI Conference. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will host the annual conference July 22-25, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Mark your calendars and make arrangements to arrive Monday, July 22, and depart Friday, … Continue reading →

By Will Babb, Staff Writer, Ohio Division of Wildlife Most conservation agencies use the top social media platforms to reach their constituents, but the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) took a progressive approach by connecting with residents using the Nextdoor … Continue reading →

ACI’s official podcast, “The Outdoor Communicators” debuted in January of this year. Since then, four new episodes have been published discussing topics such as social media, crisis communicaitons, marketing and video storytelling.

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The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and ACI is initiating a project to help states design and construct ranges that will appeal to larger segments of the public, thereby maintaining and growing interest in the shooting sports.

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National Deer Association is primed to help states or partners offer deals to license holders or other groups. For example, NDA has worked with Georgia to do a 50% off NDA membership incentive, worked with Oklahoma to donate 100 memberships … Continue reading →

The Association for Conservation Information (ACI), Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS), Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and DJ Case are working on a Multi-State Conservation Grant to update and add photos to the R3 Clearinghouse. … Continue reading →

(1/26/23) By Blake Podhajsky, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation As communicators, we understand how vital it is to meet people where they are and to communicate with them in ways that best suit their needs. As an ACI member, you … Continue reading →

New Ad Campaign Generates More Than 5 Million Views in First 90 Days By Responsive Management Responsive Management was recently involved in a major study for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to conduct research in support of … Continue reading →

The 2023 ACI Awards Contest is now open! The contest is an opportunity for ACI members to showcase work accomplished in the previous year (2023). ACI is the only nationwide competition exclusively for education, information and public relations professionals who specialize in … Continue reading →

The 2024 ACI Conference will be held July 22-25, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will host the annual conference at the Hyatt Centric Arlington, which is within walking distance of Georgetown and Arlington Cemetery, and … Continue reading →

(11/16/23) By Blake Podhajsky, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation As I write this, I am looking out the window taking in the beauty of the fall foliage and wishing I took the day off to enjoy the near perfect weather … Continue reading →

(11/16/23) By Mariah Mason, Indiana Department of Natural Resources The Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife’s donation-based Nongame Wildlife Fund provides funding and match to support habitat management and conservation programs for Indiana’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need. One … Continue reading →

(11/16/23) By Nicola Whitley, Public Affairs Division Chief, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department This past year’s 2023 ACI Conference in Stateline, Nevada, provided a chance for attendees to share tips, get to know each other, explore the beautiful Lake … Continue reading →

(11/16/23) By Dan Dennison, Communication Director, Hawai’i Dept. of Land and Natural Resources Four media representatives, three from the broadcast side and one from print, spent an hour with ACI Conference attendees addressing a series of questions about how they … Continue reading →