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Essentials For Packing When Birding Anywhere In The World

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They have great arch support and toe protection and are great for hiking. I remember years ago when one of my sisters came with me on a birding trip to Idaho. When looking for gloves, hand warmers, any kind of out door gear for an unexpected weather issue, look for the big box store that has a hunting section–like a Fleet Farm.

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Tell Congress To Fully Fund The Land And Water Conservation Fund

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The money is intended to create and protect national parks, areas around rivers and lakes, national forests, and national wildlife refuges from development, and to provide matching grants for state and local parks and recreation projects.

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Duck Stamp Conservation 2023

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As background, a Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp costs $25 and income from sales goes into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (“MBCF”). Grays Lake NWR (Idaho): $6,240,000 to acquire 2,496 acres. Moreover, once the land is protected, it is habitat that is permanently saved for the benefit of birds and other wildlife.

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