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 Surveys show nearly 80 percent of Americans support hunting, although less than 10 percent actually participate.
These 18.5 million hunters contribute more than $30 billion annually to the U.S. economy and support more than 986,000 jobs. They are the primary
financiers (more than $1.5 billion per year) of conservation programs that benefit all Americans who appreciate wildlife and wild places. As the trade association for the firearms, hunting and recreational shooting industry, the National Shooting Sports Foundation supports programs designed to ensure the future of hunting.
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Facilitating greater recruitment and retention of hunters, HHP provides grants to partnering state wildlife agencies
for the purpose of increasing hunting opportunities and participation. Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation in partnership with the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
It takes a hunter to make a hunter. This program encourages outdoor enthusiasts to welcome friends, family and special guests to share hunting and
other outdoor experiences such as target shooting, archery and fishing with newcomers. Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
This education and outreach initiative for the future of hunting is helping states create hunting opportunities for youth, so that more families may enjoy America's greatest outdoor tradition together. Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation and U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance.
Hunt and Shoot.org is a portal site that provides access to helpful hunting and shooting resources and links to searchable state-by-state databases. The site is designed to make it convenient for hunters and shooters to find new places to enjoy their sports and stay involved with hunting and shooting. Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).
This site offers one-click access to all 50 state wildlife agency Web sites. Hunters
can find details on season dates, application deadlines, license fees, population summaries, harvest data and more.
Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Observed the fourth Saturday in September, this special public awareness day recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife management programs. Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and headquartered at the Wonders of Wildlife National Fish and Wildlife Museum and Aquarium, Springfield, MO.
NSSF's conservation videos provide elementary through high school-aged students with accurate information on the success of sportsmen-supported conservation and wildlife management programs. These documentary videos are helpful resources for environmental science, biology, or current events schools curriculums. 
Joining
forces with key organizations helps ensure a promising future
for the shooting sports. NSSF partners with state and federal
wildlife agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop
programs that mutually benefit those groups and the shooting sports
industry.
Safety-conscious,
ethical hunters foster positive public opinion of hunting. To
help ensure that hunters are well-prepared ambassadors of hunting,
a variety of safety and conservation materials are available for
safety and hunter education programs and events. Developed by
the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
More than 1,000 preserves present birdhunting opportunities across America. NSSF's Wingshooting USA is making it easier for hunters to find them. Search through a convenient online directory of places to hunt based on " Black's Sporting Directories " of hunting preserves to find wingshooting opportunities close to home or across the country.
