Our citizens have an inherent right to harvest surpluses of hatchery fish, which also play a vital role in conservation and recovery of our endangered species of salmon and steelhead.
I will fight for much needed reform and upgrades to our state’s hatcheries to protect our steelhead and salmon runs so that Washington can become home to a world class fishery, boosting tourism and related industries that already make up a $1 billion industry today.
I will fight for more access to public lands to protect our citizens’ rights to harvest wildlife in a sustainable manner and preserve this important part of our American heritage. I join with our state’s hunters who care deeply about wildlife conservation and I understand the importance of protecting our Endangered Species Act listings.
I come from a long line of American hunters and fisherman and am committed to protecting these valuable resources for present and future generations of citizens in Washington’s Third Congressional district.
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