Kotek Recognizes National Hunting and Fishing Day
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — In recognition of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a proclamation recently declaring Sept. 27 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in the Beaver State.
The proclamation highlights the tremendous value hunting and fishing bring to conservation, both across the nation and within Oregon. These time-honored traditions not only connect people to the land but also directly fund critical habitat and wildlife management efforts.
The proclamation reads, in part:
“…WHEREAS, through license surcharges, hunters provide funding to protect and restore habitat that Oregonians may enjoy these natural resources with more than 1.6 million acres of habitat restored through funding; and
WHEREAS, over 670,000 anglers and over 330,000 hunters recreate annually and through their participation provide over half of the biennial budget of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in support of its mission to sustain Oregon’s fish, wildlife and their habitats for future generations; and
WHEREAS, we believe in a future where this important work continues, and Oregon’s fish and wildlife thrive and provide abundant resources for current and future generations of Oregonians…”
Coming at the close of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 2025 Conservation Week, the proclamation underscores the essential role hunters and anglers play in funding conservation, restoring habitat and sustaining abundant natural resources for all.
“Hunters and anglers are the backbone of conservation,” said Krista Modlin, NWTF district biologist for Oregon, Washington, California and Nevada. “Their license dollars and excise tax contributions make it possible to restore habitat, improve forest health and ensure clean water and thriving wildlife populations. This proclamation is a powerful reminder of the positive impact our sporting community makes every day.”
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats. and Healthy Harvests. for future generations.