Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act Established Dedicated Conservation Funding
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Updated Oct 6
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What happened
The Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 16, 1934. The law required waterfowl hunters aged 16 or older to purchase an annual stamp. The funds were intended to provide a dedicated source of funding for protecting habitat.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The program successfully established a funding model for conservation. Since its inception, the Federal Duck Stamp has raised over $1.3 billion and helped conserve more than 6 million acres of habitat, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
From indiatimes.com