5 interesting facts about National Hunting and Fishing Day

The next National Hunting and Fishing Day may have escaped your notice. Learn a few important details about National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) and get ready to celebrate it with other outdoor enthusiasts across the nation in September. For more fishing-related items, visit our Fishing collection.

The purpose of NHF Day is to raise awareness of how hunters and anglers contribute to the funding of our country’s conservation efforts. More than half of the money received by state conservation organizations comes from the selling of hunting and fishing licenses. Programs for safety, education, and wildlife management are supported by these funds. Additionally, dozens of conservation projects around the nation receive millions of dollars in revenue from excise taxes on sporting goods.

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE HUNTING AND FISHING DAY?

The largest and most successful grassroots organization ever launched to promote outdoor sports and conservation, NHF Day honors hunting, fishing, and shooting. Through planned local, state, and national events, this officially recognized holiday brings together sportsmen and women from around America to honor the rich history of hunting and fishing.

HOW NHF DAY BEGAN

NHF Day was established by Congress in 1971. Senator Thomas McIntyre of New Hampshire sponsored Joint Resolution 117, declaring the fourth Saturday in September of each year to be National Hunting and Fishing Day, in June of that year (NHFD). President Richard Nixon formally established National Hunting and Fishing Day on May 2, 1972, by signing the inaugural proclamation establishing the holiday.

NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY IS ON WHAT DAY?

Every year on the fourth Saturday in September, NHF Day is observed. September 24 will be National Hunting and Fishing Day in 2022. You should be aware that as we approach the 50th anniversary of NHF Day, President Theodore Roosevelt, who instituted the first regulations governing the shooting of wildlife in the United States, is responsible for this particular day’s origins.

SHARING YOUR COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION.

By posting a photo of yourself hunting or fishing on National Hunting and Fishing Day and tagging @NHFday on social media (be sure to use the hashtag #GuideToOutside), you can help promote your dedication to conservation.

NHF DAY ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO YOU

You and your family can participate in educational and entertaining NHF Day events. For instance, fishing tournaments for children, fishing seminars, hunting safety classes, and fundraising activities where you can support environmental organizations. On National Hunting and Fishing Day, certain states, including Georgia, also grant free fishing days. Outdoor sports help you and your family have a deeper appreciation for the environment and the worth of our natural resources.

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