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The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs

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Activities such as hunting, fishing, and trapping are categorized as “consumptive” uses. In contrast, consumptive uses were minor: fishing accounted for 10 percent and hunting was just 4 percent. Bombay Hook NWR (Delaware); 166,000; $5.3 Horicon NWR (Wisconsin): 434,000; $8.6 Blackwater NWR (Maryland): 223,000; $7.8

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Duck Stamps and the Best National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

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AUGUST 14, 2018

A “ Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ,” more commonly known as the “Duck Stamp” currently costs $25 and income from sales goes into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (“MBCF”). Bombay Hook NWR (Delaware): 95.2%. Horicon NWR (Wisconsin): 98.7%. The longer answer is below. Billy Frank Jr.

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The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs

Duck Stamps and the Best National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

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