Upland Stamp

Ultimate Upland founder Brian Koch who, with author and outdoor columnist Christine Cunningham, partnered to introduce a petition for the first federal stamp for upland habitat conservation. Koch and Cunningham co-authored the article, "It's Time for The Federal Upland Stamp", to voice concerns regarding the declining upland bird habitat in the United States and create an opportunity to highlight the cultural value of upland game species to broader audiences. "The goal of the Federal Upland Stamp is to build a new program to reverse the  losses of upland habitat and the resulting negative impacts to the numerous species of wildlife that exist in those spaces. The petition will survey wildlife enthusiasts regarding proposed stamp costs and how to utilize funds generated by an upland stamp managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "When we talk about the most serious threats to hunting today, the most critical issue hunters' face is loss of habitat," said Cunningham. "Grassland bird species have suffered steep declines over the last 50 years. Recent listings and the nationwide scope of the problem make conservation a priority. An upland stamp does not just provide funds toward conservation, it will highlight the value of upland birds to a wider audience."

To learn more about the Federal Upland Stamp and to sign the petition, visit  uplandstamp.org or go to Ultimate Upland's Facebook page for updates.