NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY: Celebrating the 
contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation 
 ... we'll tell you how on Passport to Texas ... 
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PTT from TPWD and the SFWR Program

On Saturday September 23, we celebrate hunters and 
anglers with National Hunting and fishing Day.

Well, National Hunting and Fishing Day was set up to really 
celebrate the success of hunting and fishing as it applies to 
conservation in North America.

Steve Hall is Director of Education for Texas Parks and 
Wildlife. Congress created the day in 1972, to honor the 
men and women who support conservation through the 
purchase of hunting and fishing licenses.
 
That's true. They've purchased millions upon millions of dollars 
of licenses each year here in Texas alone. And yet, at the same 
time they also pay excise taxes on sporting arms and 
ammunition and equipment, that also goes directly to 
conservation efforts, such as wildlife management, and wildlife 
research, and even hunter education programs throughout 
North America. 

The event has a new home in a very unique museum. 

The wonders of Wildlife Museum, there in Springfield, Missouri. 
It's the only museum connected with both the Smithsonian and 
the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. So, it's a really 
nifty place to showcase National Hunting and Fishing Day 
efforts.

Log onto N-H-F-day.org and listen to a podcast featuring 
the event's honorary chairman, Tracy Byrd, who is a 
native Texan, country crooner, and avid outdoorsman.

That's our show for today ... supported by the Sport Fish 
and Wildlife Conservation program ... working to increase 
fishing, hunting, shooting and boating opportunities in 
Texas ... For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.