Public Land Owners

Land is a scarce resource and high-quality wildlife habitat is limited. Hunters have been the primary driver in conserving wilderness areas, advocating for public lands, and improving the habitat on those lands. As populations continue to expand and more land is lost to urbanization, we must protect what we have because it will not come back.

We need state AND federally protected land to preserve our hunting traditions. Do not be persuaded to give up YOUR federal lands because you think your state can better manage it. Unlike the federal government, states cannot operate at a loss. The have and will continue to transfer/sell your land into private ownership for short term monetary gains. Do not let the poor fiscal management of politicians take public land away from future generations of red-blooded Americans. 

The public land entrusted to the government of these United States belongs to the people. Let's keep it that way. 

Pittman-Robertson Act

The Federal Aid in Wildlife Conservation Act of 1937 imposes an 11% tax on firearms, ammo, and archery equipment. In combination with funds from hunting licenses sales, this money is to be used for research, surveys, and habitat acquisition / improvement.

*We track how money from this fund is allocated, and work to ensure that it's going towards its intended purpose and not being used to fund projects that are detrimental to hunters and long-term conservation.

Wildlife and Sports Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act

In 2000, this Act permitted Pittman-Robertson funds to be spent on hunter education programs, the construction of shooting ranges and sport fish restoration projects.

*The non-hunting shooting community contributes a substantial amount of money towards this fund. For the greater good, those who contribute to this fund need to see positive results, or we will risk more attempts at repealing it.

Landscape Tools

Actively managing our forests creates diverse and high-quality wildlife habitat. A hands-off approach to managing our forests decreases the wildlife value and erodes hunter opportunity. Large expanses of uniform cover aren't good for much. Timber harvest and prescribed fire are excellent tools for wildlife management.

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