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16 U.S.C. § 3743 — Definitions
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As used in this chapter—
(1) The terms “conserve” and “conservation” mean to use, and the use of, such methods and procedures which are necessary to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, the well being and enhancement of fish and wildlife and their habitats for the educational, aesthetic, cultural, recreational, scientific, and ecological enrichment of the public. Such methods and procedures may include, but are not limited to, any activity associated with scientific resources management, such as research, census, law enforcement, habitat acquisition, maintenance, development, information, education, population manipulation, propagation, technical assistance to private landowners, live trapping, and transplantation.
(2) The term “designated State agency” means the government agency, department, or division of any State that is empowered under the laws of the State to exercise the functions ordinarily exercised by a State fish and wildlife agency.
(3) The term “fish and wildlife” means wild members of the animal kingdom that are in an unconfined state.
(4) The term “Fund” means the Wildlife Conservation and Appreciation Fund established under [section 3744(g) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3744/g&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5) The term “National Fish and Wildlife Foundation” means the charitable and nonprofit corporation established under [section 3701 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3701&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6) The term “nonconsumptive activities” means fish and wildlife associated activities other than harvesting of fish and wildlife and includes, but is not limited to, photographing, observing, learning about, or associating with, fish and w
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As used in this chapter—
(1) The terms “conserve” and “conservation” mean to use, and the use of, such methods and procedures which are necessary to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, the well being and enhancement of fish and wildlife and their habitats for the educational, aesthetic, cultural, recreational, scientific, and ecological enrichment of the public. Such methods and procedures may include, but are not limited to, any activity associated with scientific resources management, such as research, census, law enforcement, habitat acquisition, maintenance, development, information, education, population manipulation, propagation, technical assistance to private landowners, live trapping, and transplantation.
(2) The term “designated State agency” means the government agency, department, or division of any State that is empowered under the laws of the State to exercise the functions ordinarily exercised by a State fish and wildlife agency.
(3) The term “fish and wildlife” means wild members of the animal kingdom that are in an unconfined state.
(4) The term “Fund” means the Wildlife Conservation and Appreciation Fund established under [section 3744(g) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3744/g&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5) The term “National Fish and Wildlife Foundation” means the charitable and nonprofit corporation established under [section 3701 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3701&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6) The term “nonconsumptive activities” means fish and wildlife associated activities other than harvesting of fish and wildlife and includes, but is not limited to, photographing, observing, learning about, or associating with, fish and wildlife.
(7) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(8) The term “State” means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, or American Samoa.
(9) The term “wildlife conservation and appreciation project” means a project which is directed toward nonconsumptive activities or toward the conservation of those species of fish and wildlife that—
(A) are not ordinarily taken for recreation, fur, or food; except that if under applicable State law, any fish and wildlife may be taken for recreation, fur, or food in some but not all, areas of the State, a wildlife conservation and appreciation project may be directed toward the conservation of any of such fish and wildlife within any area of the State in which such taking is not permitted;
(B) are not listed as endangered species or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended ([16 U.S.C. 1531–154](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1531–154&num=0&edition=prelim)3); and
(C) are not marine mammals within the meaning of [section 1362(6) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1362/6&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Findings** The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) various species of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States have been rendered extinct as a consequence of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation;
(2) other species of fish, wildlife, and plants have been so depleted in numbers that they are in danger of or threatened with extinction;
(3) these species of fish, wildlife, and plants are of esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and its people;
(4) the United States has pledged itself as a sovereign state in the international community to conserve to the extent practicable the various species of fish or wildlife and plants facing extinction, pursuant to—
(A) migratory bird treaties with Canada and Mexico;
(B) the Migratory and Endangered Bird Treaty with Japan;
(C) the Convention on Nature Protection and Wildlife Preservation in the Western Hemisphere;
(D) the International Convention for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;
(E) the International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the North Pacific Ocean;
(F) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and
(G) other international agreements; and
(5) encouraging the States and other interested parties, through Federal financial assistance and a system of incentives, to develop and maintain conservation programs which meet national and international standards is a key to meeting the Nation’s international commitments and to better safeguarding, for the benefit of all citizens, the Nation’s heritage in fish, wildlife, and plants.
**(b) Purposes** The purposes of this chapter are to provide a means whereby the ecosystems upon which endangered
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**(a) Establishment** There is established the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Foundation”). The Foundation is a charitable and nonprofit corporation and is not an agency or establishment of the United States.
**(b) Purposes** The purposes of the Foundation are—
(1) to encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of property for the benefit of, or in connection with, the activities and services of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to further the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants, and other natural resources;
(2) to undertake and conduct such other activities as will further the conservation and management of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the United States, and its territories and possessions, for present and future generations of Americans; and
(3) to participate with, and otherwise assist, foreign governments, entities, and individuals in undertaking and conducting activities that will further the conservation and management of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources of other countries.
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 1531
maintenance of continuing and stable supply of agri-
cultural commodities and forest products.
Section 1502, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1002, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 242, required
eligible landowners and operators to furnish plan of
farming operations or land use to Secretary.
Section 1503, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1003, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 242; amended
Pub. L. 93–125, § 1(g)(i), Oct. 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 450, related
to approved conservation plans as basis for contracts,
duties under contracts, and termination or modifica-
tion of contracts.
Section 1504, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1004, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 243, author-
ized furnishing of conservation materials to eligible
owners and operators.
Section 1505, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1005, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 243; amended
Pub. L. 95–113, title XV, § 1509, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat.
1022, authorized establishment of multiyear set-aside
contracts.
Section 1506, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1006, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244, author-
ized issuance of rules and regulations as well as limita-
tions on total retired acreage.
Section 1507, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1007, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244; amended
Pub. L. 93–125, § 1(g)(ii), Oct. 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 450, di-
rected appointment of advisory boards to assist in de-
velopment of programs under this chapter.
Section 1508, Pub. L. 91–524, title X, § 1008, as added
Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(28), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 244, directed
coordination with and utilization of Federal, State, and
local services and facili
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 3743
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
1994—Par. (3). Pub. L. 103–375 inserted ‘‘the States and
of’’ after ‘‘under the leadership of’’.
§ 3743. Definitions
As used in this chapter—
(1) The terms ‘‘conserve’’ and ‘‘conserva-
tion’’ mean to use, and the use of, such meth-
ods and procedures which are necessary to en-
sure, to the maximum extent practicable, the
well being and enhancement of fish and wild-
life and their habitats for the educational, aes-
thetic, cultural, recreational, scientific, and
ecological enrichment of the public. Such
methods and procedures may include, but are
not limited to, any activity associated with
scientific resources management, such as re-
search, census, law enforcement, habitat ac-
quisition, maintenance, development, infor-
mation, education, population manipulation,
propagation, technical assistance to private
landowners, live trapping, and transplan-
tation.
(2) The term ‘‘designated State agency’’
means the government agency, department, or
division of any State that is empowered under
the laws of the State to exercise the functions
ordinarily exercised by a State fish and wild-
life agency.
(3) The term ‘‘fish and wildlife’’ means wild
members of the animal kingdom that are in an
unconfined state.
(4) The term ‘‘Fund’’ means the Wildlife
Conservation and Appreciation Fund estab-
lished under section 3744(g) of this title.
(5) The term ‘‘National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation’’ means the charitable and non-
profit corporation established under section
3701 of this title.
(6) The term ‘‘nonconsumptive activities’’
means fish and wildlife associated activities
other than harvesting of fish and wildlife and
includes, but is not limited to, photographing,
observing, learning about
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