H U N T I N G W O R K S F O R A R I Z O N A “Hunters directly support more jobs in Arizona than many of the state’s biggest employers…” – Tom Britt, Co Chair HWFAZ

What is Hunting Works For Arizona? Hunting Works For Arizona is one of 17 Hunting Works For America state chapters: 2010 2012 2013 2014 *Arizona Iowa Pennsylvania Colorado Minnesota Missouri Utah Oregon North Dakota Wisconsin 2015 2016 2017 Maine Alabama Illinois Washington Michigan New York South Dakota

Who Funds Hunting Works For Arizona? Funding provided by National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) NSSF is the trade association for America's firearms industry Mission: “To promote, protect & preserve hunting & shooting sports” NSSF seeks to help counter anti-hunting & anti-gun messages

Hunting Works For Arizona… Hunting Works For Arizona advocates for public policy that supports jobs and economic prosperity. As a grassroots organization, we help tell the story of the role hunting and shooting sports play in both the heritage and economic health of Arizona.

About Hunting Works For Arizona MISSION Hunting Works For Arizona exists to promote the strong economic partnership between the hunting and shooting communities and the local economy of Arizona.

Arizona’s Volunteer Co-chairs: Who helps Hunting Works for AZ? Arizona’s Volunteer Co-chairs: Tom Britt – Flagstaff Gerry Perry – Oro Valley Jim Burton - Phoenix

What We Believe Our partners have a story to tell about the important economic chain involving hunting and shooting sports that supports many jobs, both rural and urban, across the state of Arizona. We believe that communication is important. Hunters and shooters face an ever increasing number of challenges today. Public policy decisions that impact hunting and shooting ultimately impact Arizona’s jobs. Hunting Works For Arizona serves as a vehicle to facilitate this important public policy dialogue and to tell the story about preservation, conservation and jobs.

Who is Hunting Works for AZ? Our membership is a cross-section of the AZ economy: Sporting retailers big and small Restaurant owners Hotel, motel and resort operators Gas stations and convenience stores Hunting and shooting organizations Chambers of commerce All the taxpayers of Arizona (hunters and non-hunters alike) who benefit economically and aesthetically from the license fees, taxes, and jobs the hunting and shooting industry provides both directly and indirectly.

HWFAZ Partners Hunting Works For Arizona partners with businesses & organizations who: Recognize the important role of hunting and recreational shooting in Arizona’s heritage and economy Help promote our message Presently, 201 partners in Arizona There is no cost to partner

How Important Is Hunting to Arizona’s Economy? Jobs and Tax Revenue Arizona hunters spend over $200 million dollars each year. The resulting economic impact translates to: Over 5,700 Arizona jobs $308 million in salaries and wages $42.5 million in Arizona sales, fuel and income taxes $592 million dollar ripple effect on the Arizona economy

Arizona Hunter Facts 148,000 Arizona residents are hunters Annual spending by Arizona hunters equals 10 percent of the gross state product from hotels and lodging! Annual spending by Arizona hunters is 1/3 of the cash receipts from cattle production, the state's largest agricultural commodity. Each Arizona hunter spends an average of $1,380 dollars per year on trip-related expenses and gear.

Wildlife Conservation Hunting licenses, tags, and stamps are the primary sources of funding for our state wildlife conservation efforts. By purchasing all required licenses, and paying federal excise taxes on hunting equipment and ammunition, Arizona hunters make a big contribution towards ensuring the future of many species of wildlife and habitat for the future.

Federal Excise Tax Through Pittman-Robertson dollars and by paying the Federal excise tax on hunting equipment, hunters are contributing hundreds of millions of dollars for conservation programs that benefit many wildlife species, both hunted and non- hunted. Some of those individuals and organizations that are trying to erode hunter rights in the name of special interests seem to ignore that hunter dollars pay for wildlife conservation.

$200 Million Dollars… Each year, nearly $200 million in hunters' federal excise taxes are distributed to State agencies to support wildlife management programs, the purchase of lands open to hunters, and hunter education and safety classes. Proceeds from the Federal Duck Stamp, a required purchase for migratory waterfowl hunters, have purchased more than 5 million acres of habitat.

HWFAZ in Action Launched in October of 2010 Submit letters to the editor/newspaper commentaries Days at the Capitol Present to associations, meetings, rotary clubs, banquets & chamber groups Meet with local editorial boards Presence at small/large events across AZ

In the News Co-Chairs and partners meet with local media around the state.

Partners Tell Their Story

HWFAZ Contact Information Andy Leer 602-501-3582 info@huntingworksforaz.com www.HuntingWorksforAZ.com Facebook: facebook/huntingworks4az Twitter: twitter/huntingworks4az