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- During the first 40 years, hunting, fishing and trapping permits provided most
of Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) funding, but in 1976 an expanded
program, the "Design for Conservation," was passed to set aside one-eighth of
one percent sales tax directly to the agency. That consistent funding, plus a
strong, non-political structure and very supportive public helped make Missouri
a national leader in conservation. Today MDC continues its legacy of
protecting our state's wild resources and helping Missourians connect with
their natural heritage.
MDC mission:
-To protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the state,
-To serve the public and facilitate their participation in resource management
activities,
-To provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about fish,
forest, and wildlife resources.
Website: http://mdc.mo.gov/nathis/
[Summary provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation.]
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