Relative Funding Level Based on Perceived Need for Access

Relative Funding Level of State Agency's Hunter Access Program Based on the Perceived Need for Hunter Access

While hunter access program growth has occurred, the need for improved hunter access appears to outstrip the budgets provided. Based on the perceived need for access, 19 states reported that their hunter access programs are extremely under funded and 16 states reported that their hunter access programs are somewhat under funded. Only four states reported that their programs are very well funded.