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How Wildlife is Thriving Because of Guns & Hunting -- 2022 Version

HOW WILDLIFE IS THRIVING BECAUSE OF GUNS & HUNTING Since the late 1930s , hunters , target shooters and the firearms industry have been the nation's LARGEST contributors to conservation , paying for programs that benefit America's wildlife and all who love the outdoors . 1901 1907 HOW IT WORKS Hunters and target shooters purchase guns and ammunition . 1900 Manufacturers pay federal excise taxes on guns and ammunition . This System Has Provided $ 15 Billion K Revenue from these excise taxes is distributed to state wildlife agencies . MORE THAN For Conservation So Far State wildlife agencies use these funds to purchase land for wildlife habitat and to manage wildlife populations . In turn , millions of acres of important habitat have been set aside to help ensure future wildlife abundance . Quick History Early 1900s As many wildlife species are dwindling in numbers or disappearing , firearms industry steps forward and asks Congress to redirect excise tax on sale of guns and ammo to help fund wildlife conservation . 1937 Congress passes and President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Pittman - Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act into law .. 1938 to today : Revenue from this act has purchased millions of acres of prime habitat that is maintained by state wildlife agencies . These lands , where game and non - game species flourish , are purchased with sportsmen's dollars but used by all Americans . Buy , develop , maintain and operate wildlife management areas Where the Money Goes k K Hunter safety and education programs 100,000 $ THEN & NOW White Tailed Deer Population 500,000 32,000,000 Ducks / Waterfowl Population FEW 44,000,000 Rocky Mountain Elk 1,000,000 41,000 12,000 SOLD +3 Wild Turkeys $ 81 Million CONTRIBUTED ANNUALLY NSSF The Firearm Industry Trade Association Research projects focused on wildlife conservation Construction and maintenance of public target shooting ranges Excise taxes combined with revenue from hunting and fishing license sales fund the majority of state wildlife agency budgets . 7,000,000 Pronghorn Antelope 1,100,000 Theodore Aldo Roosevelt Leopold OTHER WAYS SPORTSMEN CONTRIBUTE STATE Name 123 Main Street Any town , USA 00000 DOB : STATE Key Pittman Name 123 Main Street Any town , USA 00000 OVENTE E SOME HEROES OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CONSERVATION MODEL IN THE WORLD ARE : Duck stamp proceeds are used by the government to buy or lease wetland habitat for ducks , geese and hundreds of non - game birds and animals . Hunting Licens Pahing Li TODAY Willis Robertson TODAY TODAY TODAY NSSF.ORG HOW WILDLIFE IS THRIVING BECAUSE OF GUNS & HUNTING Since the late 1930s , hunters , target shooters and the firearms industry have been the nation's LARGEST contributors to conservation , paying for programs that benefit America's wildlife and all who love the outdoors . 1901 1907 HOW IT WORKS Hunters and target shooters purchase guns and ammunition . 1900 Manufacturers pay federal excise taxes on guns and ammunition . This System Has Provided $ 15 Billion K Revenue from these excise taxes is distributed to state wildlife agencies . MORE THAN For Conservation So Far State wildlife agencies use these funds to purchase land for wildlife habitat and to manage wildlife populations . In turn , millions of acres of important habitat have been set aside to help ensure future wildlife abundance . Quick History Early 1900s As many wildlife species are dwindling in numbers or disappearing , firearms industry steps forward and asks Congress to redirect excise tax on sale of guns and ammo to help fund wildlife conservation . 1937 Congress passes and President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Pittman - Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act into law .. 1938 to today : Revenue from this act has purchased millions of acres of prime habitat that is maintained by state wildlife agencies . These lands , where game and non - game species flourish , are purchased with sportsmen's dollars but used by all Americans . Buy , develop , maintain and operate wildlife management areas Where the Money Goes k K Hunter safety and education programs 100,000 $ THEN & NOW White Tailed Deer Population 500,000 32,000,000 Ducks / Waterfowl Population FEW 44,000,000 Rocky Mountain Elk 1,000,000 41,000 12,000 SOLD +3 Wild Turkeys $ 81 Million CONTRIBUTED ANNUALLY NSSF The Firearm Industry Trade Association Research projects focused on wildlife conservation Construction and maintenance of public target shooting ranges Excise taxes combined with revenue from hunting and fishing license sales fund the majority of state wildlife agency budgets . 7,000,000 Pronghorn Antelope 1,100,000 Theodore Aldo Roosevelt Leopold OTHER WAYS SPORTSMEN CONTRIBUTE STATE Name 123 Main Street Any town , USA 00000 DOB : STATE Key Pittman Name 123 Main Street Any town , USA 00000 OVENTE E SOME HEROES OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CONSERVATION MODEL IN THE WORLD ARE : Duck stamp proceeds are used by the government to buy or lease wetland habitat for ducks , geese and hundreds of non - game birds and animals . Hunting Licens Pahing Li TODAY Willis Robertson TODAY TODAY TODAY NSSF.ORG

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Since the late 1930s, hunters, target shooters and the firearms industry have been the nations LARGEST contributors to conservation, paying for programs that benefit America's wildlife and all who lov...

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