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Feds hand over $1 billion to wildlife agencies from gun, equipment sales
by Chris EgerThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Monday announced it would make available over $1.1 billion collected from the long-standing excise tax on the sale of firearms, ammunition, archery and fishing equipment.
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Feds make ready $1.1 billion in gun taxes for state conservation
by Chris EgerOn Tuesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it would make available over $1 billion collected from the long-standing excise tax on the sale of firearms, ammunition, archery, and fishing equipment.
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Wildlife Conservation Receives Record Windfall of Funding Thanks to Hunter & Shooters
by Glen WunderlichSportsmen and women are providing a major source, if not all, of funding for America’s wildlife conservation, and for that, we should all be thankful...
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Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Promotes American System of Conservation Funding
by AmmolandThis 'user pays-public benefits' program directs excise taxes on firearms & ammunition & revenues from hunting & fishing licenses to a fund used specifically for the advancement conservation purposes.
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How a 77-year-old Law Makes Every Shooter a Conservationist
by Chris EgerA little-known Depression-era law is responsible for pumping more than $8 billion into wildlife conservation, hunter’s education and shooting ranges, with every bullet and gun sold making a difference.
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Hunters The Backbone of the North American Wildlife Conservation Model
by AmmolandToday, every time you buy hunting and fishing gear, you contribute to fund wildlife conservation. It’s not just funding for huntable wildlife, but for ALL wildlife. And it’s paid for by sportsmen...
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Sportsman & Hunter Money Due All the Credit for Success of Today’s Wildlife Conservation
by Glen WunderlichSportsmen and women may be despised by the vocal lunatic fringe, but it is our money via Pittman-Robertson excise tax that is responsible for all that is good about today's state of wild life and conservation...
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Secretary Jewell Announces $1.1 Billion to State Wildlife Agencies from Excise Taxes on Anglers, Hunters, & Boaters
by AmmolandThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute nearly $1.1 billion in excise tax revenues paid by sportsmen & sportswomen to state fish & wildlife agencies to fund fish & wildlife conservation...
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Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Bipartisan Leadership Pushes to Restore Sequestered Sportsmen Trust Funds
by AmmolandIn bipartisan fashion, CSC Senate Co-Chairs, requested the OMB release the sequestered sportsmen trust funds that are derived from excise taxes levied on guns, ammunition, bows & arrows...
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Wildlife Conservation Funds Could Be Raided to Reduce Deficit
by AmmolandHunters and shooting sports enthusiasts should call their U.S. representatives and senators at 202-224-3121 and tell them to safeguard Pittman-Robertson funds for their historic conservation purposes...
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Obama’s Threatening to Hold Conservation, Fish & Game Trust Funds Hostage
by AmmolandThe Administration can freeze money but it can't eliminate funds from the account. The funds will still be held in trust for the states and cannot be used for any other purpose than what is set out for...
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RMEF Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Pittman-Robertson Act
by AmmolandIn light of the 75th anniversary of the Pittman-Robertson Act, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation honors hunters and the vital role they play in funding wildlife management and conservation...
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