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 techn ...[Read More]

Number: 1979-32   WHEREAS, migratory waterfowl cross state and national boundaries and are important to the people of all states and our neighboring nations; and WHEREAS, lead shot poisoning of migratory waterfowl is a serious problem which warrants solution; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of the Interior has the responsibility under international treaty and federal law to conserve migrator ...[Read More]

Number: 1979-01   As an association of independent state organizations and their affiliated local groups, the National Wildlife Federation believes that an alert and fully-informed public will demand sound management of natural resources. Public education, therefore, is the solid foundation upon which conservation practices must be based. More conservation must be taught in the schools, empha ...[Read More]

Number: 1979-15   WHEREAS, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River System makes up the largest reservoir of fresh water in the world; and WHEREAS, its outstanding natural assets of fish and wildlife, vegetation, shorelines, sand dunes, islands and waters make it one of the world’s most important resources; and WHEREAS, the 295,000-square mile basin borders eight states and two Canadian provi ...[Read More]

Number: 1979-05   WHEREAS, fresh and saltwater wetlands provide unique and critical habitat for both game and non-game species of wildlife and fish, serving especially as breeding locations for many species of migratory waterfowl; and WHEREAS, wetlands and their associated fish and wildlife resources provide and contribute to millions of days of recreation annually and support commercial fin- ...[Read More]

Number: 1979-07   WHEREAS, an estimated 21 million anglers in the estuarine and coastal waters of the United States catch about 1.2 billion pounds of edible fin-fish annually, with a total economic value of over $3.9 billion and a service industry employing over 241,000 people, all growing at a rate of about 5% per year; and WHEREAS, concern is growing over the possible depletion of valuable ...[Read More]

Number: 1979-35   WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has enacted a subsistence law; and WHEREAS, certain federal subsistence provisions are proving detrimental to some fish and wildlife populations in various areas where they are applied; and WHEREAS, the subsistence privilege has in some instances been abused; and WHEREAS, fish and wildlife populations should be protected from wanton destruction; ...[Read More]

Number: 1979-10   WHEREAS, inflation, the taxpayers’ revolt, and requirements to provide new services are creating serious funding problems for fish and wildlife agencies at a time when these agencies need increased funding; and WHEREAS, certain segments of the public continue to seek special privileges such as universal reciprocal hunting and fishing licenses which would allow individu ...[Read More]

Number: 1979-34   WHEREAS, it has traditionally been the right of individual States to manage their fish and resident wildlife; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska was granted similar rights as per the Statehood Act and its State Constitution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 22-25, 1979, in Toronto, Ontario, that the right t ...[Read More]

Number: 1978-06   WHEREAS, the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (RPA, P.L. 93-378) requires that the Secretary of Agriculture, through the U.S. Forest Service, periodically (every 5 to 10 years) prepare an assessment of the conditions and uses of forests and rangelands of the United States and a long-range program for the protection, management, and development of ...[Read More]