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State Representative Tom Hackbarth
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-2439
For more information contact: Austin Bleess 651-296-5529
NEWS RELEASE
REPRESENTATIVE HACKBARTH AND SENATOR PARISEAU PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL SPORTSMAN-LEGISLATOR SUMMIT
St. Paul – Rep. Tom Hackbarth (R-Cedar), along with Sen. Pat Pariseau (R-Farmington) recently joined with state legislators across the nation, representing hunters and anglers at the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) Fourth Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit held recently in Branson, Missouri. Rep. Hackbarth and Sen. Pariseau have both been a part of the NASC since its inception.
Record breaking attendance of 40 state legislators, including an unprecedented number of legislators from new state caucuses, signaled that sportsmen's issues have moved up the legislative priority list at the state level. In total, the Summit brought together a collective group of more than 100 highly recognized individuals from state legislatures, state and federal wildlife agencies, national conservation organizations and private industry to zero in on issues that will shape the future health of hunting and fishing in America.
“I place high value on joining legislators from other states and regions, who share ideas and proposals on sportsmen’s issues, solutions, and needs,” said Senator Pat Pariseau.
Issues examined included, better management practices for wildlife, the need for dedicated state funding and the emerging and important issue of Marine Protected Areas, as well as creative tactics being deployed by the anti-gun and anti-fishing/hunting lobbies.
"I have attended this meeting since it first took place in 2004 and every year I learn about trends in other states that I can implement back in Minnesota to benefit sportsmen, as well as being made aware of legislation that I need to be on the look out for," commented Rep. Tom Hackbarth.
Attendees left Branson, Missouri with a more tangible realization that hunting and fishing are not just outdoor activities, but are also economic drivers in every state, creating jobs and contributing to the state and local tax base. With this in mind, Rep. Hackbarth and Sen. Pariseau vowed to return to St. Paul with a concentrated effort on introducing pro-sportsman legislation during the 2008 legislative session.
"The commitment and cooperative nature of this year's summit was unparalleled by any year before, setting the stage for NASC and state sportsmen's caucuses around the country to be more proactive than ever before," commented Jeff Crane, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation president.
The NASC 4th Annual Legislator-Summit was hosted by the Missouri Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus and the Missouri Conservation Federation, in partnership with Bass Pro Shops. The title sponsor was the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Presenting sponsors were Anheuser Bush and American Forest Foundation.
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Rep. Hackbarth is the state representative for House District 48A which includes Elk River, Burns Township, Oak Grove, Bethel and East Bethel
Sen. Pariseau is the state senator for Senate District 36 in Southern Dakota County which includes Lakeville, Farmington, most townships, and portions of Goodhue County.
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