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Some funds from the Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration Programs have bene6ted common species that 

 are not hunted or fished as well However, the majority of this funding is designated for game and sport 

 fish as the hunter and angler are paying these user fees The "Teaming with Wildlife" Initiative is 

 similar as it is a user pay, user benefit system and would benefit the resource It would create a 

 partnership between the outdoor users, the outdoor recreation industry, and the states and 

 the federal government to enhance the conservation and management of the wide array of 

 fish and wildlife species in the United States and to increase public opportunities to 

 observe, understand and enjoy free-ranging fish & wildlife in natural habitats. 



An important spin-oflf of this Initiative would be the tremendous opportunity it would offer to 

 America's families, in a time when family values are a key issue This Initiative would allow 

 numerous opportunities for the family to enjoy the outdoors together 



Bass Pro Shops has a very good working relationship with the Missouri Department of 

 Conservation Over the years, we have collaborated on a number of common interest projects We 

 will continue to provide our feedback to the agency as this new program develops and to 

 represent our customers, and we feel confident that we will be pleased with the work we can 

 accomplish together The key to creative solutions and actions for conservation will best be 

 established through partnerships 



My summary point is that a healthy future for wildlife means a healthy future for outdoor 

 recreation and businesses that depend on it. 



We have a slogan at Bass Pro Shops THE GREAT OUTDOORS PASS IT ON. 



We feel strongly "Teaming with Wildlife" will do exactly this. 



Special Note: 



We treat conservation very seriously at Bass Pro Shops. The following pages include a 

 summary of conservation achievements of John L. Morris our President and Founder and a 

 list of some investments we have made in conservation. 



Martin G. Mac Donald 

 Bass Pro Shops 

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