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Wildlife Restoration Program
About
The Wildlife Restoration Program (WR) provides grant funds to the states and insular areas fish and wildlife agencies for projects to restore, conserve, manage and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitat. Projects also include providing public use and access to wildlife resources, hunter education and development and management of shooting ranges. The Program is authorized by the Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson PR) of 1937.
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Source of Funds
Excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, archery equipment and arrow components are collected and appropriated from the Wildlife Restoration Account. These funds are apportioned to states, the District of Columbia and insular areas based on a formula. The formula for apportioning WR Funds is based on land area, number of paid license holders, minimums and maximums. The formula for apportioning Hunter Education funds is based on population and also includes minimums and maximums. Learn about the economic benefits of the use of these funds.
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50 CFR § 80.50 Activities eligible for funding under the Wildlife Restoration Act
The following activities are eligible for funding under the Wildlife Restoration Program:
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Basic and Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety subprograms
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Frequently Asked Questions
May an activity be eligible for funding if it is not explicitly eligible in this part?
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