Number: 1976-09
WHEREAS, non-game species of fish and wildlife (including those which are threatened or in danger of extinction) merit scientific management; and
WHEREAS, wildlife agencies in most states devote significant amounts of money and effort to the management of non-game species; and
WHEREAS, most state fish and wildlife resource management agencies are supported primarily by licenses, fees, and permits for fishing and hunting, activities which are concerned with game and other species of economic value; and
WHEREAS, governmental administrations and legislatures in most states are reluctant to commit from general tax revenues the funds necessary for the acquisition of suitable habitat and effective management of non-game species; and
WHEREAS, most outdoor recreational activities are enhanced by the opportunity to view abundant numbers of non-game fish and wildlife;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 19-21, 1976, in Louisville, Ky., hereby expresses its support of the principle of imposing federal excise taxes upon sales of selected categories of outdoor recreational equipment, with the funds to be allocated to the states for approved non-game fish and wildlife projects.