President summons conservation leaders to meeting at White House (12/12/2003)

U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance President Bud Pidgeon, along with 19 other top conservation groups from across the country, met today with President George W. Bush to discuss numerous conservation issues important to hunters, anglers and trappers. The meeting lasted for over an hour.

The president talked candidly about the threats facing America's outdoor heritage while also recognizing sportsmen's important role in conservation programs across the country. He also expressed appreciation for the conservation community's support of the Healthy Forest Restoration Act and the Farm Bill.

"It is certainly refreshing to hear our country's top official praise sportsmen and sportswomen for their efforts in protecting wildlife and wildlife programs for future generations," said Pidgeon. "It is the first time in recent memory that a president has received the outdoor community in such as fashion. This certainly will help reenergize those at the grassroots level who are fighting daily to protect our outdoor heritage."

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