Our children are our future and we need to start involving them in the process if we are to pass our hunting and fishing heritage to them. Many of the organizations are bringing their banners to the rally and they will read their mission statements. We are not there to criticize anyone, we are there to be a part of the solution . This initiative shows the frustration that exist among sportsmen over the Commission selection process. I think this initiative is more of a publicity stunt to promote a local politician than a serious attempt to change the selection process.
Voting causes politics and politicians to be involved.
HB 353 was held in the Senate Resource Committee by the Chairman, Senator Noh. Senator Noh said he wanted the bill and the concept of an ESA Agency under the Governor to receive more public involvement. We think that was a wise decision by Senator Noh and applaud him for having the political courage to hold the bill for a year. There is plenty of time to work on new language that is more acceptable to all parties that have an interest. The authors of HB 353 would be wise to involve some sportsmen's organizations when they work on the language for a new bill .