Entries Tagged Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

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Wild Eats — and the Hunt for Sustainability

Giving thanks for the restoration of wildlife that offers a deeper connection to food.

January 02, 2024

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50th Anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day

Sept. 24, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

September 23, 2022

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Restoring an Upside Down Trout Stream

Turning a stream right side up — literally — is making Colorado’s Swan River a prime destination for trout.

September 06, 2022

Cropped brook trout stocked by PFBC via SFR funding

Celebrating — and Funding — Opening Day of Fishing Season

Anglers in northern states celebrate opening day of fishing season, but few of them understand where the money comes from to manage the various species they pursue.

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Industry-Funded Research: The More Hunters, the Better

Upland wildlife research funded through Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration, derived from excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery gear, reveals new information for biologists — and for hunters.

A retired ship will bring new life to the sea floor Photo courtesy GADNR

Artificial Reefs Create Habitat, Better Fishing

The creation of new fish habitats along the Georgia coast are funded by excise taxes paid by manufacturers of sport fishing gear and on motorboat fuel.