Select a state to find fishing and boating information:
Get A Fishing License
Get started fishing today, purchase your fishing license online, check regulations and more.
Register A Boat
Register your boat today. Learn how to register your vessel, boating laws and more.
Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > November 2014 > 5 Key Benefits of the Sport Fish Restoration Program
Did you know that you are helping to support the Sport Fish Restoration Program when you buy fishing tackle, fishing equipment and boat fuel? It’s true! Every time you shop where there is a Sport Fish Restoration Program logo, you are helping to support conservation efforts. So, get outdoors, do more of what you love (fishing and boating) and help protect our state fisheries at the same time. The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration (SFR) Program, which was enacted in 1950, authorized grant funding for wildlife and fisheries conservation. The grant funds originate from a 10 percent excise tax on selected fishing equipment as well as taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels. The SFR Program is one of the most successful programs of its kind in the world due to the level of impact it has had on sport fishing nationwide. Using SFR funds, our national wildlife agencies are better able to restore and manage fisheries resources. Here are the 5 key benefits of the Sport Fish Restoration Program:
Be sure you look for the SRF logo when you buy outdoor sports equipment, so that you know the proceeds go to support fishing conservation expanding access to recreational resources nationwide. Have you made any recent purchases that you know went towards the SRF program? If yes,what did you buy? Log into the Take Me Fishing blog and comment on this post to share your fishing shopping experience!
Click to enlarge
Do you like this content? Subscribe to our Newsletter and get all the information you need to learn, plan, and equip for your next fishing adventure.
Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, women’s sport fishing advocate, IGFA world record holder, and freshwater guide living in Southwest Florida. Hanson’s written work has appeared in publications such as Florida Game & Fish Magazine, BoatUS Magazine, and USA Today Hunt & Fish. To learn more about her work, visit shefishes2.com or follow her on Instagram @shefishes2.
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in the U.S. Learn more about how you can identify a largemouth bass, where to catch it and what bait and lures to use.
NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletter with interesting blogs about fishing and boating. Get fishing tips and tricks and read personal stories from anglers who live and breathe fishing and boating. Learn new fishing skills, boating resources, fishing etiquette, conservation and more.
Please complete the following fields to subscribe to our newsletter.
SUBSCRIBERS PREFERENCES
What information would you like?