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Mike Crapo: “Multiple uses of public lands necessarily require the balancing of occasionally competing interests and objectives. The…”

On the recordOctober 12, 2000
Multiple uses of public lands necessarily require the balancing of occasionally competing interests and objectives. The most appropriate parties to make decisions regarding wildlife habitat development and other uses and activities are state wildlife managers who are most familiar with site specific conditions, habitat needs, and the impact of sporting activities.
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Mike Crapo
Republican · Idaho

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Discussing the management of public lands and wildlife habitat.

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