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Mr. R. Max Peterson, Executive Director 

 International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 

 Hall of States 



444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 544 . 

 Washington, DC 20001 



Dear Mr. Peterson: 



As Governor of the State of Alaska, I endorse the concept of the Fish and Wildlife Diversity 

 Funding Initiative "'Teaming With Wildlife." This concept provides a fair and innovative 

 approach for funding conservation and outdoor recreation in the United States. Just as 

 sportsmen and women have supported conservation for over 50 years, "Teaming With 

 Wildlife" offers an opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts to contribute their share toward 

 conserving our wild heritage. 



In AlasksL, this funding will not only enhance important conservation and recreation programs 

 of the Department of Fish and Game and the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, but 

 will significantly benefit Alaska's growing visitor industry by providing new and better 

 opportiinities for Americans firom throughout the country to enjoy Alaska's spectacular 

 wildlife and wildlands. 



I am pleased to join all those who are "Teaming with Wildlife" and have the State of Alaska 

 listed as a member of your national coalition. 



Sincerely, 



Tony Knowles 

 Governor 



United States Senator Ted Stevens 



United States Senator Frank Murkowski 



United States Congressman Don Young 



Commissioner Frank Rue, Alaska Department of Fish and Game 



Commisioner John Shively, Alaska Department of Natural Resources 



John Katz, Office of the Governor, Washington, DC 



