It's very rewarding to see that those who pay the tax are the same ones who enjoy the direct benefits of their contributions. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing Fish and wildlife and their habitat for the continuing benefit of the American people. The agency enforces federal wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, manages migratory bird populations, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitat such as wetlands and helps foreign governments with their conservation efforts. It also oversees the Federal Aid program that distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to state fish and wildlife agencies. Each year, state fish and wildlife agencies receive a portion of the Sport Fish Restoration Fund based on their land and water area and the number of licensed anglers in the state.
State agencies submit project proposals to address individual needs and priorities.
Funds may be used for fisheries management and research, habitat purchase and restoration, boating and fishing access and aquatic and angler education programs. All Rights Reserved. Inc. All Rights Reserved.