Outdoor groups "seek a balance"
TV sportsman Tony Dean joins an effort addressing hunting vs. oil and gas development
(April 16, 2008) A high-profile group of sportsmen announced a public campaign Wednesday to lobby elected officials and land managers to "seek a balance" between oil and gas development and outdoor recreation. "Oil and gas development is damaging a lot of fish and wildlife habitat, and when that happens it compromises our abilities as sportsmen to hunt and fish on public lands," said Tony Dean, host of a popular outdoorsmen television show. Read more.
Wildlife groups take on energy issues
Goals include making sure hunting, fishing sites stay available
(April 17, 2008) Backed by a 10-point Sportsmen's Bill of Rights, hunters and anglers are uniting to lobby for responsible energy development in the West. Read more.