The gun debate is raging like never before. The federal agencies that control public land are stumbling. Fights are brewing over species introductions.
Hunters are increasingly on the defensive.
Now is a time of change and decision. So we asked the leading presidential candidates, Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore, a series of questions on guns and hunting and fishing issues. Here's where they would take the sporting world at this momentous time. As an avid hunter and fisherman, I relate to your concerns. I believe land-management decisions are best made at the local level, and as president, I will rely on states, local communities and private entities to lead conservation initiatives.