How Hunters Fund Conservation in Texas and Beyond
- Victor Bretting
- Jun 16
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 23
While anti-hunting groups print stickers and post hashtags, hunters are writing checks—BIG ONES.
Through license fees, tags, stamps, and excise taxes on guns, ammo, and gear (thanks to the Pittman-Robertson Act), hunters generate millions for wildlife conservation each year. In fact, no other group contributes more direct funding to state wildlife agencies than sportsmen and sportswomen. (Future blog posts will focus on this Act)
Texas hunters alone contribute tens of millions annually, which supports:
- Wildlife management and habitat restoration
- Public access and hunting land programs
- Scientific research and endangered species recovery
When someone buys a deer tag in Texas, they’re not just hunting—they're investing in conservation. It’s not about taking from the land. It’s about giving back in the most tangible way possible.
The hard truth? No hunters, no habitat. No habitat, no wildlife.
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