Number: 1979-24
WHEREAS, the state fish and wildlife agencies expend federal funds derived from the Pittman-Robertson Act for the maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of the wildlife resources of the states; and
WHEREAS, these agency programs under the Pittman-Robertson Act also benefit furbearers and nongame species as well as game species through habitat improvement and provide technical expertise to state and local government agencies and private groups; and
WHEREAS, monies accruing to the federal aid to wildlife restoration fund under provisions of the Pittman-Robertson Act are derived from excise taxes upon the sales of sporting arms and ammunition, handguns and archery equipment; and
WHEREAS, these Pittman-Robertson funds are currently under attack through the courts and otherwise by the Committee for Humane Legislation and the Friends of Animals organizations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation in annual meeting assembled March 22-25, 1979, in Toronto, Ontario, hereby supports action by the courts, the Congress, and the Executive Branch to perpetuate the Pittman-Robertson program because of its continuing benefits to both game and nongame species of wildlife.