Hunting has been an important human activity for thousands of years. Historically, it has been essential to survival, and it continues to be in remote areas of the U.S. and other countries. Additionally, millions of people enjoy its many social, economic, and ecological benefits.

Along with approximately 17 million American hunters and many national conservation organizations, are working to preserve the American hunting tradition for future generations.

Managed hunting is a beneficial use of renewable wildlife resources and in fact a necessary management practice to maintain a proper balance among many species and their habitat. Hunting is essential to the success of wildlife management.

In the early 1900's it was the hunter who realized the destructive nature of unmanaged market hunting and the hunter was the first to do something about it by providing the public with and the funds necessary for developing North America's successful system of wildlife management and conservation.

Today, hunters contribute millions of dollars each year toward wildlife management and conservation projects. As a lawful and responsible hunter you have much to be proud of.

U.S. HUNTER'S FACT CARD
DOLLARS: FROM HUNTERS, FOR WILDLIFE
WHAT HUNTERS' DOLLARS BUY
THE HUNTER'S IMAGE

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