Paul Tonko actually said...

"The wildlife management policies we have in place today were adopted as a result of some tragic losses of a number of species due to excesses in these practices."

"We are here this afternoon to discuss an important and challenging goal; wildlife management."

"There is no question that hunting, when matched with effective management and informed by solid biological advice, can play a role in sustaining some species."

"this program is a model of how hunter support can be turned to the broad advantage of the public"