Hunters and anglers pay the lion's share of the way for wildlife conservation, habitat restoration and access to recreation areas through two federal excise tax programs on sporting equipment and supplies.
The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act and the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act provide millions of dollars to states every year.
Many of the benefits are appreciated by users groups well beyond hunters and anglers yet little money is put forward to help pay the costs.
Read my take on the subject here.
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