[TN-Bird] Re: Duck Stamps
- From: Billie Cantwell <bfcantwell@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "shelbyforester1223@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <shelbyforester1223@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 16:55:51 -0500
If you buy the duck stamp through the ABA it will give value to "Birders".
On Saturday, November 29, 2014, van harris <
shelbyforester1223@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The 2014-2015 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, aka. "Duck
> Stamp" is available at many US post offices, sporting and outdoor stores.
> It features a stunning portrait of a pair of Canvasbacks.
>
> Since 1934, the Duck Stamp has generated over $800M in funds for
> conservation in the US, mainly in the National Wildlife Refuge system.
> Over 6M acres have been purchased or leased.
>
> The $15 stamp is required to hunt migratory waterfowl in the US, but one
> need not hunt or even approve of hunting to purchase it. It also allows
> access to those National Wildlife Refuges that charge admission. Of the
> $15, $14.95 goes directly to conservation, not to administration or
> fundraising. No other conservation program is as cost effective.
>
> Duck Stamps make great holiday gift items for conservation minded friends
> and those who should be.
>
> Van Harris
> Millington, TN
>
>
>
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