September 10, 2015 The Honorable Rob Bishop The Honorable Lisa Murkowski Chairman Chairwoman House Committee on Natural Resources Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States House of Representatives United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Raul Grijalva The Honorable Maria Cantwell Ranking Member Ranking Member House Committee on Natural Resources Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States House of Representatives United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairs Murkowski and Bishop and Ranking Members Cantwell and Grijalva: Hunting and fishing are big business in America, contributing to the $646 billion outdoor recreation economy each year. As hunting and fishing dependent businesses, we drive dollars to all types of communities and help sustain America s outdoor traditions. Our economic wellbeing depends on highquality, accessible fish and wildlife habitat, and that s why we are writing to request your active support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Supported by off-shore gas royalties not taxpayer dollars the Land and Water Conservation Fund has served to improve habitat and provide public access for hunting and fishing across America for 50 years. Since its inception in 1964, the fund has been used to invest over $16 billion in conservation and outdoor recreation, including the establishment of new public fishing areas, new access into landlocked and checkerboarded parcels of public lands, and the acquisition of new public lands for the benefit of fish, wildlife, and the sporting public. American sportsmen and the businesses that depend on outdoor recreation are asking you to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Doing so is critical to continuing to grow America s outdoor economy, and it is important for our longstanding outdoor heritage. Sincerely, Arizona Arizona Wanderings Cliff Dwellers Lodge Desert Sportsman Elk Hunter Magazine Lees Ferry Anglers Shake, Rattle and Troll Outdoor Radio TerryGunn.com Western Hunter Magazine Surprise Scottsdale Chandler Phoenix Chandler
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