NSSF Joins Alliance of Sporting Groups and Federal Agencies At a meeting of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners last week in Missoula, Mont., NSSF joined nearly 40 sporting and conservation groups in ushering in a new era of cooperation with three federal agencies that control millions of acres of public lands. Together, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management agreed to work with partner groups on issues such as expanding hunting access and opportunities, enhancing shooting ranges and addressing wildlife management needs on federal lands.