wildlife management is funded primarily by hunting and fishing dollars – not state taxes.
Wildlife management practices are a cornerstone of healthy populations.
Michigan’s wildlife need support to thrive. There are numerous management activities, funded by hunting and fishing dollars, that bolster our wildlife, our waters and our forests, including:
- Species population monitoring and surveys
- Disease prevention activities
- Food plot provision
- Forest management
- Habitat protection and construction (aquatic and terrestrial)
- Invasive species prevention and mitigation
- Carefully considered hunting and fishing regulations, and more
$61 million for wildlife conservation funded by hunting and fishing licenses each year
$32 MILLION FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FROM HUNTING AND FISHING EQUIPMENT PURCHASES ANNUALLY
Our wildlife and natural resources are managed to create a holistic and thriving ecosystem. Learn more about individual species management activities and conservation efforts.
