Pittman-Robertson Act

The federal aid in Wildlife restoration act

Also known as pittman-robertson Act, approved by Congress in 1937, the ACT provides funding for the selection restoration and Improvement of wildlife habitat for wildlife management research. The Act was amended in 1970 to include funding for Hunter education programs and for the development and operation of public Target ranges.

State controbution

Each State's proportion of the federal funds is based on the area of the state and the number of licensed hunters in the state. the state covers a full amount of approved project and then applies for reimbursement of federal aid for up to 75% of the Project's expenses the state is responsible for the other 25% of the project cost

Funds

Funds for the ACT came from an 11% Federal excise tax on Sporting Arms and ammunition and archery equipment and a 10% tax on handguns. One half of the excise tax on handguns and archery equipment is used for Hunter education and Target ranges. These funds are collected from the manufacturers and Distributors each year to the state and territorial areas by the department of the interior.