Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)

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The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to guaranteeing all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. Founded in 2002 and named after President Theodore Roosevelt—one of the founding figures of American conservation—TRCP brings together a coalition of sportsmen, conservation groups, and outdoor industry partners to influence public policy in favor of wildlife habitat, access, and sustainable outdoor traditions. Rather than focusing on one species or region, TRCP works at the national level to shape legislation and federal agency actions that impact hunting, fishing, and public land management across the country. The organization is deeply involved in issues such as clean water, habitat protection, climate resilience, and access to public lands. TRCP’s strength lies in its ability to unite diverse voices—from big game hunters and waterfowlers to anglers and conservation biologists—into a single, powerful advocacy effort in Washington, D.C. It helps ensure that conservation funding is included in federal budgets, fights for access to millions of acres of landlocked public land, and defends the principles of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. TRCP does not manage land directly but works as a behind-the-scenes policy force that affects decisions at the highest levels of government. It also educates and mobilizes hunters and anglers to participate in conservation through grassroots campaigns and legislative action. With a growing influence in both rural and urban policy circles, TRCP plays a critical role in maintaining the balance between development and conservation. Its mission reflects Theodore Roosevelt’s belief that outdoor heritage and wild places must be preserved not only for today’s sportsmen but for future generations as well.