BBW,
It doesn't make a lot of sense for Walmart to knowingly support a group that could hurt their bottom line? There are plenty of groups in this country that misrepresent what their true agenda is in order to capitalize on a grant program that most likely doesn't have the resources to investigate unscrupulous groups hell-bent on taking advantage. I know Walmart sponsors tournament fishermen and the like. Our local wildlife habitat group as well as Pheasantforever groups have gotten grants from Walmart!
The Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) is one of those groups that have conned folks out of money by posing as the Humane Society.
Walmart has gone so far as to allow some of their staff to help out with our projects and they (Walmart) pay them their normal wages. Walmart has also donated gloves/seeds/bottled water and other items to our group.
It is entirely possible for the person who is approving or submitting these grants at the different outlets to throw their anti-fishing or hunting bias into the mix - and you will never be the wiser.
My advise would be to call the store manager and find out what the deal is, or the corporate headquarters to check their (Walmart) policy.
Best regards, Dave S.
Had a chance to view the link given - Walmart has some explaining to do for the all the sportmen who got them to where they're at today!!
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