MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Department of the Interior announced more than $54 million from the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund will be given to the Fish and Wildlife Service.

This funding mainly comes from the sale of Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps, also known as Duck Stamps, and import duties on imported arms and ammunition.

Duck Stamps are required for waterfowl hunters as an annual license; anyone can contribute to conservation by buying them. A current federal Duck Stamp also serves as a pass into any national wildlife refuge that charges an entry fee.

The Federal Duck Stamp Program has provided over $1.3 billion for habitat conservation within the National Wildlife Refuge System. These funds will be used to purchase waterfowl habitats at the following nationa

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