UHA Conservation Efforts

Turning Opportunity into Impact for Wildlife

Our conservation program is built on one simple idea: putting dollars back on the ground where they make a difference for wildlife and sportsmen.

Through the state’s conservation tag program, we have the opportunity to auction select hunting tags every year for a 3-year cycle. These tags generate funding that directly supports wildlife conservation and habitat improvement projects across the state.

But the real value isn’t just in selling a tag — it’s in what happens after.

How the Funding Works

When a conservation tag is auctioned, the proceeds are distributed in three parts:

  • 10% remains with our organization to strengthen our programs and operations
  • 30% goes directly to the state wildlife division
  • 60% is directed to conservation projects

That 60% is where we make a meaningful impact.

Unlike many funding streams where decisions are made without us at the table, we have the ability to help direct where those conservation dollars go. That means we are not just observers – we are active partners in wildlife management.

Why This Matters

1. Direct Investment in Wildlife

The funds generated support projects such as:

  • Habitat improvement
  • Water developments
  • Wildlife research
  • Population monitoring
  • On-the-ground conservation efforts

These projects benefit big game species, predator management efforts, and the overall health of our ecosystems.

Every tag sold turns into boots-on-the-ground conservation work.

2. A Seat at the Table

Our participation makes us a working partner with the wildlife division. By contributing funding to conservation projects, we help build collaborative relationships with agency personnel and biologists.

That partnership matters.

It strengthens our voice in conversations about wildlife management and ensures that houndsmen and sportsmen are represented as part of the solution — not sidelined from it.

3. Long-Term Growth and Stability

As our organization grows and continues to successfully participate in the conservation tag program, the impact grows with it.

Small numbers add up over time.
Ten percent of one tag sale may help with operational support. As sales increase, that same percentage begins to significantly strengthen our organization’s ability to advocate, conserve, and serve our members.

This is a long-term investment — in wildlife, in our membership, and in the future of hunting.

Building Momentum for the Future

While other conservation groups have been involved in this program for many years, we are steadily building our presence and our impact. Each cycle strengthens our position and expands our ability to contribute.

Our goals remain clear:

  • Support meaningful conservation projects
  • Strengthen partnerships with wildlife managers
  • Protect hunting opportunities for future generations
  • Ensure houndsmen have a voice in wildlife management

Conservation is not just about protecting wildlife — it’s about responsible stewardship, collaboration, and ensuring that sportsmen remain an active part of the future.

We are proud to be investing in that future.