$1 Billion Sent to State Wildlife Agencies for Conservation and Recreation
State wildlife agencies will receive a portion of the $1 billion sum total for management of fishery projects, boating access, and aquatic education.
Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Did you know when you purchase fishing equipment or motorboat fuel, a portion of the import duty tax is put into a trust fund managed by the federal government?
Your import duty is collected and held in the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which ultimately distributes the money to states for management of fishery projects, boating access, and aquatic education.
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The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to include the 2021 Vermont Habitat Stamp among their donations, continuing to build
Rhode Island Seasonal Wildlife Solution Sessions Announced
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish & Wildlife will host a series of four Seasonal Wildlife Solution Sessions beginning next month. Rhode Islanders are invited to join DEM’s Wildlife Outreach Team to discover effective strategies for coexisting with our native wildlife. Sessions are designed to address common seasonal conflicts between humans and wildlife and provide the public with guidance. Each session will cover the life history of the focal species, rules and regulations, solutions, and research being done in our state, and will include a dedicated time for questions. The winter and spring sessions will be presented virtually.