Spectrum News 10/29/2019
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is working to introduce more women and youth to hunting.
Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida announces $13,000 grant
The goal is to expose new audiences to hunting
Hunting provides an essential funding source for conservation work
The foundation recently announced a $13,000 grant to the National Wild Turkey Federation – Gator Gobblers.
Their recent actions come as a result of a sharp decline in the number of Americans who hunt. The foundation says while the older generation is retiring from hunting, too few younger people are taking their place. The decline in hunters leads to significant ecological and economic issues.
“We’re committed to getting people outdoors and preserving our outdoor heritage,†said Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida President and CEO Andrew Walker in a press release. “This project is an important step in exposing new audiences, including the next generation of conservationists, to hunting.â€
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