Chapter 1: Introduction to Hunter
and Trapper Education
Hunter Education Funding and Support
Federal Government
State Government
- Pennsylvania
Game Commission
- Sponsors and manages
Hunter and Trapper Education
programs
- Managed by agency staff
- Taught by volunteer instructors
National Hunter Education Organizations
Conservation & Non-Government Organizations
- Provide some financial support
Industry
- Provides some financial
and material support
Local Clubs and Organizations
- Host classes
- Provide some financial and
material support
- Many volunteer instructors are members of these clubs
and organizations.
Pittman-Robertson Act
- The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, popularly
known as the Pittman-Robertson Act, was approved by Congress
in 1937. The Act provides funding for the selection, restoration,
and improvement of wildlife habitat, and for wildlife management
research. The Act was changed in 1970 to include funding
for hunter education programs and for the development and
operation of public target ranges.
- Funds for the Act come from
an 11% federal excise
tax on sporting arms,
ammunition, and archery equipment,
and a 10% tax on handguns.
One-half of the excise tax on
handguns and archery equipment
is used for hunter education and
target ranges. These funds are
collected from the manufacturers
and distributed each year to the
states and territorial areas by
the Department of the Interior.
- Each state's amount
of the federal funds is based
on the area of the state and the
number of licensed hunters in
the state. The state covers the
full amount of an approved project
and then applies for reimbursement
through federal aid for up to
75% of the project expenses;
the state is responsible for the
other 25% of the project's
cost.
Taxable Items
Arms and Ammunition - 10% Excise Tax
Arms and Ammunition - 11% Excise Tax
- Firearms (other than pistols and revolvers)
- Rifles (all types)
- Shotguns and combination guns (all types)
- Shells
- Cartridges
- Parts/accessories
- Component parts for shells/cartridges sold as a kit
- Bows
- Crossbows
Archery Equipment
- Arrows and bolts (shafts, nocks, vanes, and points)
- Quivers
- Parts and accessories: Handles, handle sections, grips,
limbs, levels, stabilizers, sights and sight extensions,
slings, silencers, covers, kisser buttons, nocking points,
releases, string holders, and keepers
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