MP statement in support of hunters and anglers

[rf2]

Here is a MP statement made yesterday in support of hunters and anglers. Just FYI.

Mr. Robert Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, CPC):

Mr. Speaker, as chair of the Conservative hunting and angling caucus, I have had the honour of meeting with hunting and angling groups from across Canada. Hunters and anglers were Canada's first environmentalists, and that conservation legacy lives on to this day.

I have visited many hunter-supported conservation projects in all regions of Canada, and I am amazed at the dedication and effectiveness of hunting and angling groups in creating conservation projects that deliver real conservation results.

This view was confirmed by a recent Cornell University study that looked at the contributions of hunters to conservation. The study noted:

—hunters were more likely than non-recreationists to enhance land for wildlife, donate to conservation organizations and advocate for wildlife--all actions that significantly impact conservation success.

The study went on to label hunters as “conservation superstars” and concluded that “The more time we spend in nature, the more likely we are to protect it”.

Hunter and angler conservation projects benefit all society through the conservation of biodiversity, improving water quality and enhancing the health of ecosystems.

[DGearyFTE]

Good find Rob. Not that this is news to many. It is good to hear that others are beginning to recognize this. Let's face it, if you don't preserve the environment then hunting and fishing whithers

[Michael.beitz]

Now forgive me if this sounds odd, but one of these days the hunting and angling community's vote is going to mean more then ever with the highest number of votes we've ever seen coming out of our group, and i think it is 100% due to the "Duck Dynasty affect" that has sparked this whole "country craze". Some of the biggest city slickers i ever knew bought pickups and got their hunting and fishing license, purchased guns, rods and tackle. Not only have they adopted our community's point of view but they've also brought their voices to the table. Does anybody else see what i'm yammering about , perhaps in their kids, grand kids and so on ? Or am I just p***ing in the wind here?

[JMatthews]

Well said. Nice support.

[yellow dog]

Now forgive me if this sounds odd, but one of these days the hunting and angling community's vote is going to mean more then ever with the highest number of votes we've ever seen coming out of our group, and i think it is 100% due to the "Duck Dynasty affect" that has sparked this whole "country craze". Some of the biggest city slickers i ever knew bought pickups and got their hunting and fishing license, purchased guns, rods and tackle. Not only have they adopted our community's point of view but they've also brought their voices to the table. Does anybody else see what i'm yammering about , perhaps in their kids, grand kids and so on ? Or am I just p***ing in the wind here?

Definitely seeing more adults and kids dressing up for Halloween as Duck Dynasty characters LOL.