Secretary Jewell Announces $1.1 Billion to State Wildlife Agencies from Excise Taxes on Angers, Hunters, and Boaters

Recreational Users Provide Support for Critical Conservation Projects WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute nearly $1.1 billion in excise tax revenues paid by sportsmen and sportswomen to state and territorial fish and…

wildlife agencies to fund fish and wildlife conservation and recreation projects across the nation. A state-by-state table is included in this release. “People who enjoy hunting, fishing, boating and recreational shooting provide a strong foundation for conservation funding in this country,” Jewell said.