(Washington, D.C.) — Orion: The Hunter’s Institute—an organization founded in 1993 by the late Jim Posewitz to improve the image of hunting and engage in conservation advocacy—has joined the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership as its newest organizational partner, building on the strength of a diverse coalition.

“We’re proud to welcome Orion and the thought leadership of their staff, who have made a noticeable impact through their education of hunters, fish and wildlife professionals, journalists, and the non-hunting public,” says Whit Fosburgh, TRCP’s president and CEO. “Their spirit of collaboration will be an asset to the Partnership and our mission of guaranteeing all Americans quality places to hunt and fish.”

Orion’s team will send one representative to TRCP’s expert Policy Council, which meets at least twice a year to find alignment and consensus on conservation priorities.

“This is a perfect fit for Orion, considering our organizational commitment to the pursuit and evolution of open and honest discussion, debate, and consensus-building for the benefit of hunting,” says Jan Dizard, secretary of the Hunter’s Institute Board of Directors. “We look forward to collaborating with the TRCP partners, particularly on issues involving hunting ethics and related environmental issues affecting hunting and the public acceptance of hunting.”

The TRCP is the largest collaborative of hunting, fishing, and conservation groups in the U.S. With the addition of Orion and the merger of the National Deer Alliance and Quality Deer Management Association this week, the coalition stands at 60 organizational partners.

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Founded in 2002, the TRCP is the largest coalition of conservation organizations in the country, uniting and amplifying the voices of sportsmen and women by convening hunting and fishing groups, conservation organizations, and outdoor businesses to a common purpose.