On the recordApril 17, 2012
I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his talk and discussion about the long history and strong local support for this traditional form of hunting in his State. The primary purpose of this legislation is to limit unjustified Federal bureaucratic limitations and restrictions on hunting and fishing in public lands. The circumstances that he has detailed demonstrate that his amendment fits squarely within the spirit of this bill, and I therefore support the amendment. It is important to recognize that it is the authority of States to regulate hunting and fishing. Individual Federal agency personnel should not be substituting their opinion for the laws of the State. Mr. Chairman, I commend the gentleman and I urge adoption of the amendment.
