Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management EducationMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control |
27087 |
Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage |
1358 |
Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage |
65048 |
Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose. |
704 |
Stories
Hunter's Education
Hunting has been a time honored tradition since man first walked the earth. As of 2021, 15.2 Million Americans hold hunting license allowing them to follow this tradition. Even as more hunters are taking to the woods recreationally we have been seeing a decline in hunting related accidents. According to the International Hunter education Association, “Educational programs on firearm safety have had a significant role in bringing accidental fatalities down by 42% over the last 20 years.” The IHEA...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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