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Show National Hunting-Fishing Day Supported by NFS "The Forest Service is 3 I supporting organization for National Hunting and Fishing Day, Saturday, September 23, 1972." said Assistant Regional Region-al Forester Mike Gaufin, Chief of the Division of Wildlife Wild-life management for the In-termountain In-termountain Region. This day has been designated design-ated by President Nixon as a time to honor the efforts of responsible hunters and fishermen to halt the destruction des-truction of our land and waters wa-ters and protect the natural naouat so vital to our wiia-life. wiia-life. ''Hunters and fishermen have paved the way for the growth of modern wildlife management programs" said Mr. Gaufin. "Through 'pur."" chase of licenses and per. mits, payments of excise taxes tax-es on hunting and fishing equipment, and voluntary contributions, they have help, ed in conservation programs for all wildlife species to be enjoyed by hunters and non-hunters non-hunters alike." Sportsmen have been responsible re-sponsible for the founding of state fish and game departments depart-ments in all 50 states. The Forest Service cooperates with these state agencies in providing healthy habitat for wildlife and in determining appropriate hunting season. The concept of National hinting and Fishing Day originated or-iginated in Pennsylvania and soon spread to other states. It was sponsored by a small nucleus of people who formed form-ed a volunter board of directors. direc-tors. "The President's Proclamation Procla-mation establishing National Hunting and Fishing Day is a significant achievement," said Mr. Gaufin. "It should be observed by everyone who is interested in a better environment en-vironment and the wise use of natural resources." |