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Originally Posted by Spunt Drag
Goddddddddddd so all the run-down and underfunded WMA's around the state and you guys honestly think all the money they're spending on whooping cranes is terrific?!?!?
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all $400,000
They have a set aside portion of money for things like this and the money comes from other entities as well. Wildlife and Fisheries doesn't just work with game animals, there is a whole section of LDWF that pertains to non-game issues - Louisiana Natural Heritage Program.
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/wildlife/whooping-cranes
"The LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is working cooperatively with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the US Geological Survey, the International Crane Foundation and the LA Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit to restore the whooping crane within Louisiana. Project funding is derived from LDWF species restoration dedicated funds, federal grants and private/corporate donations.
LDWF’s budget for the initial year of the project is $400,000. The project costs escalate in year two and beyond as the project expands. LDWF estimates that it will be necessary to raise
$3 to 4 million private dollars to help fund a portion of this 15-year project."