Nat Geo: Hunters Primary Force Behind South Carolina Conservation Efforts

In South Carolina’s ACE Basin, hunters are conserving a wide swath of land to protect fowl

4 Places Where Hunters Are Working to Protect Game Animals (National Geographic)

As a dove hunter, Charles Lane spends hours crouched in the South Carolina woods, waiting to hear the telltale flap of wings rise into the air. But he is also a conservationist working to set aside riverways that are home to waterfowlin the heavily populated eastern U.S.

While it may seem dubious to some that people who seek to kill animals could take part in saving them, many hunters and fishers are committed to restoring natural habitats and maintaining America's wild places. 

In Washington State, North Dakota, South Carolina, and the western U.S., hunters and fishermen are working to ensure the survival of the very species they target. Whether it's lobbying against development or restoring habitat with a shovel and an ax, hunters have made some serious inroads into saving species.

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