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WHEREAS, certain anti-hunting, anti-trapping and anti- 

 fishing groups have mounted nationwide publicity campaigns which 

 inaccurately depict activities regarding the consumptive use of 

 wildlife; 



NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife 

 Federation in annual meeting assembled March 21-24, 1991, in 

 Memphis, Tennessee, reiterates its dedication to the conservation 

 of fish and wildlife and their habitats; and 



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation 

 supports hunting, fishing and trapping on lands of the National 

 Wildlife Refuge System and the National Park Service when such 

 activities are scientifically-regulated and are shown to be 

 compatible with the primary purpose of these lands; and 



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation 

 reiterates its support of all interested citizens to lawfully 

 engage in hunting, trapping, fishing and other outdoor activities 

 without unlawful interference from anti-hunting, anti-trapping 

 and anti-fishing groups; and 



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation 

 endorses adoption of appropriate statutes and/or regulations 

 which establish penalties for any person or persons who 

 unlawfully impede or attempt to impede any persons from lawfully 

 engaging in hunting, trapping and fishing; and 



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation 

 will play a greater role in providing educational programs to 

 inform the general public about the importance of professional 

 wildlife management, the sound scientific basis for properly 

 managed consumptive use of fish and wildlife, and the important 

 role of hunters, anglers and trappers in the restoration, 

 maintenance and well-being of the nation's fish and wildlife 

 resources and to encourage greater general public support for 

 wildlife management activities. 



