Originally Posted By: Carcassman
Too add to Salmo's attempt to educate, the federal DJ and PR funds are collected from a tax levied on hunting and fishing gear. Obviously bought by hunters and fishers. Then, it is disbursed back to the state based on license sales. The DJ/PR funds are used on a 3:1 basis, so reduce license sales and you lose $3 for each $1 from the state.


Great point! DJ/PR are assessed at the wholesale/import level (10%?) and at the 3:1 disbursement ratio provide the State with tremendous leverage.
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