Twenty-seven hunters and anglers from 12 states flew in to Capitol Hill this week for a National Wildlife Federation hunter-angler lobby event. After two days and nearly 100 lobby visits (including a few personal meetings with Members of Congress), we can chalk this up as a big sucess.
Watch a video from the day. [1]
Three representatives who are not currently signed on to strong global warming bills voiced their support for doing so. Congressional staffers also heard strong support for the inclusion of dedicated funding in these bills that helps fish and game species adapt to a warming climate.
A few notables...
- David Crockett, former Chattanooga City Council president and descendent of legendary American frontiersman Davy Crockett.
- Brett Fitzgerald, a former Special Forces paratrooper and current Florida Snook Federation board member.
- Carol Rose of Michigan United Conservation Clubs, a regular brook trout fisher in Michigan's Tahquamenon River.
- David Stoney, Jr., PhD, Director, Kitchen Table Climate Study Group, McClellanville, SC.
Thanks to all of the ground troops, who represented Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.