America’s 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands offer key habitat for numerous fish and

game species and provide publicly accessible hunting and fishing opportunities to millions of
sportsmen. From wild sheep, deer, elk, turkey and grouse hunting to wild trout and salmon fishing,
these lands will only become more important for our outdoor traditions as America’s population
continues to grow.

Sportsmen are uniting in support of a national forest planning rule that conserves wildlife and fish
populations, habitat, hunting and angling opportunities and high-quality outdoor experiences.

In charting the future of our national forests and grasslands, the buck stops here:

 Require forest plans to include multiple-use plan components that show how they will provide
habitat conditions for relatively common species such as deer, elk, grouse and trout that are
enjoyed and used by the public. Such provisions should be consistent with species population
objectives set by state fish and wildlife agencies.
 Require monitoring for non-routine projects and activities to ensure the conservation of fish and
wildlife species during and after development.
 Require forest plans to ensure that healthy populations of fish and wildlife are sustained and
distributed throughout each forest, consistent with the habitat.
 Create a standard 100ft minimum default development buffer for streams, lakes and rivers that
assures the conservation of watersheds important to fisheries and anglers.
 Require that commercial timber cutting in areas identified as suitable for timber production sustains
the long-term health and productivity of the land and benefits fish and wildlife.
 Mandate the use of best available science in planning, management and monitoring.
 Require cooperation with state fish and wildlife agencies when designing and implementing land-
use plans, on-the-ground management activities, monitoring and survey design.
 Require planning for desirable nonnative species that are recreationally and economically
important, such as brown trout and ring-necked pheasants, where compatible with native species.
 Provide multiple-use language for sustainable cultural and historic uses such as hunting, fishing,
trapping and horse packing.
Supported by:

National
American Fisheries Society
Gus Rassam, Executive Director

American Fly Fishing Trade Association

Gary Berlin, Business Manager

American Sportfishing Association

Gordon Robertson, Vice President

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Jim Akenson, Executive Director

Bull Moose Sportsmen’s Alliance

Tim Mauck, Co-Director

Federation of Fly Fishers

Philip Greenlee, President

Grand Slam Club/Ovis

Dennis Campbell, Executive Director

Izaak Walton League of America

Scott Kovarovics, Conservation Director

Mule Deer Foundation

Miles Moretti, President & CEO

National Wildlife Federation

Land Tawney, Senior Manager for Sportsmen Leadership

Orion, The Hunters Institute

Eric Nuse, Executive Director

Pheasants Forever
Howard Vincent, CEO

Quail Forever
Howard Vincent, CEO

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Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Whit Fosburgh, President & CEO

Trout Unlimited
Steve Moyer, Vice President for Gov’t Affairs

Western Native Trout Initiative

Robin Knox, Coordinator

Wild Sheep Foundation

Gray Thornton, CEO

Wildlife Forever
Douglas H. Grann, President & CEO

Wildlife Society
Tom Ryder, President

Wildlife Management Institute

Steve Williams, President

Alaska
Sportsmen’s Alliance for Alaska
Scott Hed, Director

Arizona
Arizona Bighorn Sheep Society
Joe Sheehey, President

Arizona Deer Association

John Koleszar, President

Arizona Sportsmen For Wildlife Conservation

Jim Unmacht, President

Arizona Flycasters Club

Roger Cahoon, President

Arizona Shooting Sports Education Foundation

Russ Gunderson, Chairman

Coconino Sportsman Club

Tom Mackin, President

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Coues Whitetail Association
Amanda Moore, President

Mogollon Sportsmen
Gary Barcom, President

Mohave Sportsman Club

Steve Bell, President

Outdoor Experience For Everyone

Eddy Corona, President

Southern Arizona Wildlife Callers

Jim Littlejohn, President

White Mountain Lakes Foundation

John Rohmer, President

Colorado
Colorado Backcountry Hunter and Anglers
David Lien, Co-Chair

CO Bowhunters Association
Ivan James, Vice Chair of Legislation

Colorado Wildlife Federation

Suzanne O’Neil, Executive Director

Idaho
Idaho Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Derrick Reeves, Co-Chair

Michigan
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Erin McDonough, Executive Director

Montana
Gallatin Wildlife Association
Glenn Hockett

Helena Hunters & Anglers Association

Stan Frasier, President

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Hellgate Hunters & Anglers
Land Tawney, President

Libby Rod and Gun Club

Don Clark, President

Meagher County Sporstmen

George T. Kirkwood, President

Montana Wildlife Federation

Craig Sharpe, Executive Director

Montana River Action

Joe Gutkoski, President

Park County Rod and Gun

Hayes Goosey, President

Yellowstone Buffalo Foundation

Joe Gutkoski, President

Minnesota
Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Darrell Spencer, Chair

New Mexico
Dona Ana County Associate Sportsmen
Tony Popp, President

Gila/Rio Grande Chapter, Trout Unlimited

Jeff Arterburn, President

Mesilla Valley Longbeards/National Wild Turkey Federation

Jim Bates, Chairman

New Mexico Chapter, National Wild Turkey Federation

Jim Bates, President

New Mexico Council, Trout Unlimited

William Schudlich, Chairman

New Mexico Quail, Inc.

John Moen, President

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New Mexico Wildlife Federation
Ed Olona, President

Southwest Consolidated Sportsmen

Dr. Sanford Schemnitz, President

Wild Turkey Sportsmens Association

C. J. Goins, President

New York
New York State Conservation Council
Howie Cushing, President

Nevada
Coalition for Nevada’s Wildlife
Larry Johnson, President

Oregon
Association of Northwest Steelheaders
Russell Bassett, Executive Director

Oregon Council, Trout Unlimited

Thomas Wolf, Chair

Washington
Greater Seattle Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
A. William Way, President

Washington State Council, Federation of Fly Fishers

Don Bolstad, VP for Conservation

Washington Wildlife Federation

Mark Quinn, President