AFWA resolution highlights nature’s role in health, backs collaboration with medical community

The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has adopted a resolution that recognizes nature as a beneficial component of all six pillars of lifestyle medicine. The resolution underscores how outdoor activities, including hunting, contribute to physical, mental and social well‑being. The move encourages new partnerships between healthcare providers, researchers and wildlife agencies, aiming to strengthen conservation efforts and promote nature‑based health programs that can benefit hunters and the broader public alike.