Sport Fish Restoration Program

The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program provided funding for this publication.

A Cycle for Success:

Anglers, hunters, boaters, purchase fishing/hunting equipment and motor boat fuels.

Manufactures pay excise tax on that equipment and boaters pay fuel taxes.

U.S . Fish & Wildlife Service allocates funds to state fish and wildlife agencies.

States receive grants.

State agencies implement programs and projects.

Better fishing, boating, hunting and wildlife-associated recreation.

A cylce for success infographic - illustrates cycle explained above

wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SFR/SFR.htm

Since 1937, WSFR has provided over $12 billion for fish and wildlife, supplied jobs for many Americans, and benefitted local economies through boating, fishing, hunting and shooting activities.

Michigan State Waterways Program Funding

Funding for this publication provided by the Michigan State Waterways Fund.