Videos tagged with Conservation Funding
This video highlights the crucial role of firearms and ammunition manufacturers like Hornady in funding wildlife conservation through excise taxes collected under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act). It details how these taxes, generated from firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment, have contributed over $17.7 billion since 1937 to habitat restoration, hunter education, public shooting ranges, and wildlife research. The video also showcases an industry-agency collaboration event hosted by Hornady with NSSF and wildlife agencies, fostering dialogue and learning to support America's wildlife and outdoor heritage.
This video highlights how excise taxes paid by firearm and ammunition manufacturers and importers directly fund wildlife conservation efforts in the U.S. It features a project focused on surveying and banding an osprey population in New Jersey, demonstrating the significant increase in nests thanks to this funding. The "Partner with a Payer" series showcases companies like Henry Repeating Arms contributing to programs like the Pittman-Robertson Act, which supports wildlife restoration, hunter education, and target shooting programs.
This video highlights the crucial role of firearm and ammunition manufacturers, specifically mentioning Taurus Holdings, Inc., in funding American conservation efforts. It explains how excise taxes paid by these manufacturers are distributed to federal and state fish and wildlife agencies through programs like the Pittman-Robertson Act. The video showcases the "Partner With A Payer" initiative, involving collaboration between manufacturers, state agencies, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to improve wildlife resource management, expand hunting opportunities, and enhance public shooting ranges. It emphasizes the symbiotic relationship where industry contributions support conservation, which in turn benefits shooting sports and hunting.
This video highlights the critical role of public-private partnerships in wildlife and habitat conservation, emphasizing how excise taxes paid by firearm, ammunition, and archery manufacturers directly fund these vital conservation efforts. Wildlife Biologist Tom Decker from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service explains how this funding has significantly impacted America's natural resources. The NSSF's "Partner with a Payer" initiative is showcased as a way to strengthen ties between manufacturers and agencies, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation for their contributions to conservation through programs like the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR).
This video explains how excise taxes paid by gun owners, hunters, and manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment directly fund wildlife conservation efforts in the United States. It highlights the 'Partner with a Payer' initiative, emphasizing the significant financial contributions to wildlife research, restoration, and habitat improvement projects. The content underscores the often-overlooked positive impact of the shooting sports industry on conservation.











