fishing + boating = conservation
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STATE’S AQUATIC CONSERVATION EFFORTS
CYCLE OF SUCCESS
Coastal Wetlands
ActBoating
Infrastructure
SPORT FISH RESTORATION ANDBOATING TRUST FUND
Take Me Fishing
Campaign and Outreach
CleanVessel
Act
SFR Grant Admin
Multi-StateConservation
(fixed)
Recreational Boating Safety
Excise Tax on Fishing Tackle and Gear
Import Duties (based on the number
of registered boats)
Interest
18.5% 2% 2% 2% $3M Fixed $$ 18.5%
Habitat Management
Education Fish Surveys and Research
Fish Stocking Boating and Fishing Access
57%
CONSERVATIONparticipation
through
Anglers and boaters help support and protect our aquatic natural places and the wildlife that lives there through fishing licenses, boat registrations, fishing gear and boat fuel sales and much more. Here’s how the cycle works:
Anglers and Boaters (or users)buy licenses and registrations, fishing gear, motor boat fuel
Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
State Projects for Userssuch as access and
fish stockings
State Fish and Wildlife Agenciesreceive grants for research,
management, education and access
Benefits to Anglers and Boaters
better fishing & boating
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serviceallocates funds to state fish and wildlife agencies
Tax on GearManufacturers pay excise taxes, boaters pay fuel taxes
33,000,000anglers
$1.5 Billion ContributedAnnually from
Anglers and Boaters
100%of funds go
towards conservation
FISHINGLICENSE SALES
Allocated to all states and territories based on size and fishing license sales
88,000,000boaters
Boat Fuel Tax