Spring 2004
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Each year, Army installations across the country generate a total of over $1.6 million from the sale of hunting and fishing permits. Proceeds are, in turn, used for wildlife habitat management at the installations, which can include planting, prescribed burning, water control, nest boxes, lake and pond construction or maintenance, and population monitoring.

Using wildlife conservation activities, installations such as Fort Campbell, Ky., with the help of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), are bringing Army families together with the outdoors. Recently Fort Campbell sponsored youth events that included waterfowl, upland bird and deer hunts, hunting safety classes and a fishing derby. FWS law enforcement officers at Fort Campbell are also planning activities to instruct students on the importance of improving wildlife habitat by building waterfowl nesting boxes.

In addition, the installation's hunting and fishing programs serve to boost troop morale by providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities, and many of these installations are able to provide reduced permit fees to Soldiers and their families.

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