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Stories About Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

50th Anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day
50th Anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day
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September 23, 2022

Sept. 24, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day.
Restoring an Upside Down Trout Stream
Restoring an Upside Down Trout Stream
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September 06, 2022

Turning a stream right side up — literally — is making Colorado’s Swan River a prime destination for trout.
Celebrating — and Funding — Opening Day of Fishing Season
Celebrating — and Funding — Opening Day of Fishing Season
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May 20, 2022

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.
Industry-Funded Research: The More Hunters, the Better
Industry-Funded Research: The More Hunters, the Better
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July 14, 2021

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.
Artificial Reefs Create Habitat, Better Fishing
Artificial Reefs Create Habitat, Better Fishing
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March 25, 2021

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.