I get that, each state does find a way to do their own thing. I was only asking as I believe in our program, I think it was a good system when implemented and still to this day. The funds are managed separately to any other funding either by state or the Agency funds. I know, it may not work for others but because of its success here I do like to provide it as information to others when these things come up as a method that they and their states can look into.

This is pretty much the program:

The Wildlife Endowment Fund - Ensuring Fish and Wildlife for Generations to Come
In 1981, hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts became shareholders in an innovative investment and conservation program called the North Carolina Wildlife Endowment Fund.

The endowment fund for wildlife was a simple yet revolutionary idea: Create a lifetime inland fishing or hunting license. Put the license fees into a special fund. Spend the accrued interest, not the principal, on programs and projects that benefit fish and wildlife.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has spent more than $50 million in interest on programs and projects since the endowment fund’s inception.