An article that popped up on my news feed this morning. Let's hope he reigns in the USFWS.

http://theresurgent.com/presid...-and-hunting-rights/

He has to be better than Obama.

You might recall several years ago Erick and Donald Jr got into a flap about posting their safari pics on FB. They probably understand hunting and conservation better than any of our politicians.

Trump also made nice with the NRA and received their support in his campaign. Good vibes.

Totally Awesome.

His Election was a Positive move forward for our Gun Rights and Hunting rights!!!

Thank God for Trump. Maybe this world will return to some degree of normality.

Don & Eric are members of this forum. I have the utmost confidence that they will work to reform USF&WS.

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Originally posted by ledvm:
Don & Eric are members of this forum. I have the utmost confidence that they will work to reform USF&WS.

Lane,

i will remind you of that statement. Africa is falling apart due to illogical USF&W policy.

I shudder to think what this topic might be like if we were talking about Chelsea's influence on Interior under a different President elect...

Good hunting,

SCI is working with the Trump transition team as we speak. We're hoping for good things.

Brett

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Originally posted by fairgame:

quote:

Originally posted by ledvm:
Don & Eric are members of this forum. I have the utmost confidence that they will work to reform USF&WS.

Lane,

i will remind you of that statement. Africa is falling apart due to illogical USF&W policy.

I hear you mate.

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Originally posted by Emory:
I shudder to think what this topic might be like if we were talking about Chelsea's influence on Interior under a different President elect...

Good hunting,

It would have been the end...its that simple.

Now to get ATF off Barnes' back about certain caliber brass solids...

The recent presidential election is probably causing a lot of angst within the various anti trophy hunting organizations such as LionAid, Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force, Global March for Elephant and Rhino, etc.

It's refreshing to get good news on African hunting amongs a steady ow of negativity. I sure do hope the boys have some sway in the derision making. It certainly sounds that way

Thanks for the update Todd.

Exciting to see. I hope Don Jr. and Erick can help, especially with USFWS. That and what Conservation Force is doing has me cautiously optimistic on some permits pending for ivory importation.

A little more on the subject of Don, Jr.


http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/09/...secretary/index.html

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Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:
SCI is working with the Trump transition team as we speak. We're hoping for good things.

Brett

I have a lot of confidence in Don and Eric Trump.

But ZERO confidence in SCI!

They have screwed up for far too long, and they need to start making real progress before I consider them relevant to anything to do with hunting!

USFWS needs to be brought under strict executive control.

They've gone rogue.

No competent CEO or COO can allow that to happen or continue unabated.

In the present case, we shall see.

Agree.

I'll believe it when I see it.

How about getting all the career enviro-wako anti-hunting bureaucrats out and put in some hunting/fishing guys.

Thanks for posting this Todd - we have hope, at least for now, that some of the insanity, like the elephant ivory import ban, will be reversed and folks will be put in place who actually know a bit about wildlife conservation and the consequences of the decisions they make.

THE BEST THREAD HERE IN A LONG TIME!!!

GO TRUMP!!!

Whoever is appointed Secretary of the Interior, needs to appoint an individual who will clean up USFWS. I believe it important to have someone that has the will to eliminate bureaucratic red tape. Base decisions on sound conservation practices and the best available science. Respect the findings from CITES, and not impose additional restrictions on imports from other countries. The meddling of a non-elected bureaucrat into the decisions of a foreign government's conservation and hunting practices IMO is abhorrent. Just as the US would never allow a foreign government to dictate what animals are allowed to be hunted and shipped we must respect other countries rights in this regard. We need to populate USFWS with conservation minded individuals who view the North American Wildlife Model of Conservation as the most sound basis for making decisions.

Trump is the best thing to happen for not just hunting but for all sportsman. His sons are hunters and I remember Trump saying he doesn't care for hunting himself but sees nothing wrong with it.

I wholeheartedly agree with the "Time will tell" sentiment as we've seen countless politicians promise change for the better, only to get into office and feed at the corruption trough.

However, this is the first time I can remember when we've had someone in a close advisory position to the POTUS that actually understands and is willing to publicly state, an understanding of how hunters' dollars contribute to wildlife and wild-lands sustainability.

The fact that Don, Jr. and his brother, are not just hunters, but hunters who have been to rural Africa and seen the Conservation Through Hunting model first hand, gives me hope that things may start turning in our favor. I especially like, from the second article I posted, Don, Jr.'s comment about needing someone in the position that has actual wildlife experience, possibly a western statesman, instead of the customary eastern bureaucrat with nothing more than an academia view of protectionism.

We will see!

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
I wholeheartedly agree with the "Time will tell" sentiment as we've seen countless politicians promise change for the better, only to get into office and feed at the corruption trough.

However, this is the first time I can remember when we've had someone in a close advisory position to the POTUS that actually understands and is willing to publicly state, an understanding of how hunters' dollars contribute to wildlife and wild-lands sustainability.

The fact that Don, Jr. and his brother, are not just hunters, but hunters who have been to rural Africa and seen the Conservation Through Hunting model first hand, gives me hope that things may start turning in our favor. I especially like, from the second article I posted, Don, Jr.'s comment about needing someone in the position that has actual wildlife experience, possibly a western statesman, instead of the customary eastern bureaucrat with nothing more than an academia view of protectionism.

We will see!

Todd,

You do not have enough faith in your own countrymen.

We in Zambia celebrated hard when Trump was elected. Some fine Whiskeys were dusted off for the occasion and the party when on for a couple of days.

Just imagine the miserable scenario you chaps could have gotten into?

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Originally posted by fairgame:

quote:

Originally posted by Todd Williams:
I wholeheartedly agree with the "Time will tell" sentiment as we've seen countless politicians promise change for the better, only to get into office and feed at the corruption trough.

However, this is the first time I can remember when we've had someone in a close advisory position to the POTUS that actually understands and is willing to publicly state, an understanding of how hunters' dollars contribute to wildlife and wild-lands sustainability.

The fact that Don, Jr. and his brother, are not just hunters, but hunters who have been to rural Africa and seen the Conservation Through Hunting model first hand, gives me hope that things may start turning in our favor. I especially like, from the second article I posted, Don, Jr.'s comment about needing someone in the position that has actual wildlife experience, possibly a western statesman, instead of the customary eastern bureaucrat with nothing more than an academia view of protectionism.

We will see!

Todd,

You do not have enough faith in your own countrymen.

We in Zambia celebrated hard when Trump was elected. Some fine Whiskeys were dusted off for the occasion and the party when on for a couple of days.

Just imagine the miserable scenario you chaps could have gotten into?

HAHA Andrew. I have faith ... it's just not BLIND faith.

Some of us here, myself included, celebrated hard as well.

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

quote:

Originally posted by fairgame:

quote:

Originally posted by Todd Williams:
I wholeheartedly agree with the "Time will tell" sentiment as we've seen countless politicians promise change for the better, only to get into office and feed at the corruption trough.

However, this is the first time I can remember when we've had someone in a close advisory position to the POTUS that actually understands and is willing to publicly state, an understanding of how hunters' dollars contribute to wildlife and wild-lands sustainability.

The fact that Don, Jr. and his brother, are not just hunters, but hunters who have been to rural Africa and seen the Conservation Through Hunting model first hand, gives me hope that things may start turning in our favor. I especially like, from the second article I posted, Don, Jr.'s comment about needing someone in the position that has actual wildlife experience, possibly a western statesman, instead of the customary eastern bureaucrat with nothing more than an academia view of protectionism.

We will see!

Todd,

You do not have enough faith in your own countrymen.

We in Zambia celebrated hard when Trump was elected. Some fine Whiskeys were dusted off for the occasion and the party when on for a couple of days.

Just imagine the miserable scenario you chaps could have gotten into?

HAHA Andrew. I have faith ... it's just not BLIND faith.

Some of us here, myself included, celebrated hard as well.

There are enough strong and patriotic men like yourself to make this workout. Keep us posted.

Head of USFWS needs to be a hunter for Pete's sake
I cannot imagine some company putting CEO in charge of something he never did
Well, Andrew, I celebrated in local brewery drinking bunch of locally brewed beer and arguing with local Libs
It was a good night with last words of Farewell " you Libs lost "
I'm surprised I didn't get into fight that night, but then nobody would mess with Milan anyway, they know better ...

By the way, I just received an email from a well known player in SCI's litigation department. SCI is already all over the USFWS issue in regards to working with the Trump brothers and President Elect Trump to ensure that we get the right person in there and get some changes made. More good news!

And so here is the pick to head the Department of the Interior, under which the USFWS operates. Rep. Ryan Zinke. Former Navy Seal, lifelong hunter from Montana.


https://www.washingtonpost.com...m_term=.fea3a07ce5ec

Awesome! Looks like another great appointment by Trump. He truly seems to be surrounding himself with great people

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
And so here is the pick to head the Department of the Interior, under which the USFWS operates. Rep. Ryan Zinke. Former Navy Seal, lifelong hunter from Montana.


https://www.washingtonpost.com...m_term=.fea3a07ce5ec

quote:

Originally posted by Todd Williams:
And so here is the pick to head the Department of the Interior, under which the USFWS operates. Rep. Ryan Zinke. Former Navy Seal, lifelong hunter from Montana.


https://www.washingtonpost.com...m_term=.fea3a07ce5ec

I thought it was supposed to be Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers ( R-WA)

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

quote:

Originally posted by Todd Williams:
And so here is the pick to head the Department of the Interior, under which the USFWS operates. Rep. Ryan Zinke. Former Navy Seal, lifelong hunter from Montana.


https://www.washingtonpost.com...m_term=.fea3a07ce5ec

I thought it was supposed to be Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers ( R-WA)

Check this out Jim.

http://q13fox.com/2016/12/13/r...p-cabinet-after-all/

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

quote:

Originally posted by Todd Williams:
And so here is the pick to head the Department of the Interior, under which the USFWS operates. Rep. Ryan Zinke. Former Navy Seal, lifelong hunter from Montana.


https://www.washingtonpost.com...m_term=.fea3a07ce5ec

I thought it was supposed to be Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers ( R-WA)

That's what I thought too. This would be a better pick. At least he does not want to sell off BLM and Forrest lands.

http://www.tmz.com/2016/12/16/...-inauguration-party/



DONALD TRUMP & FAMILY
POST-INAUGURAL BASH
Thank You Hunters, Shooters and Fishermen!!!

12/16/2016 1:00 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

EXCLUSIVE


Donald Trump's family will be the main attraction at a fundraiser the day after the inauguration, celebrating hunters, shooters and fishermen who probably pushed Trump over the line in November.
TMZ obtained a draft of the invite for "Opening Day," a massive party that will be thrown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C.
The attire is "Camouflage & Cufflinks ... Jeans, boots and hats are welcome."
Now, here's what you get ... for a price.

-- BALD EAGLE PACKAGE ... a private reception for 16 guests to rub elbows with Donald J. Trump. The package includes a "multi-day hunting and/or fishing excursion for 4 guests with Donald Trump Jr. and/or Eric Trump." You also get 85 VIP guest tickets to the event. Price: $1 MILLION.

-- GRIZZLY BEAR PACKAGE ... private reception for 8 people to meet and greet Donald J. Trump. The hunting/fishing trip is also part of the package. It's a scaled-down version of the Bald Eagle Package. Price: $500,000.

There are other packages as well. As for the entertainment, Alabama and Toby Keith will perform.
Our sources say it's still not clear if President Trump will attend ... they're all working on the details, and if he's not there it could affect price. That said, the event is legit and the Trump family is behind it.
Our sources say "Opening Day" is being thrown to thank the hunting, shooting and fishing communities for their support. It's something mainstream media didn't cover, but Donald Trump Jr. and others spent a lot of time in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Iowa ... all states with a huge population of hunters, fishermen and gun enthusiasts.


Our Trump sources believe these people came out in force and made the difference in the election.
Proceeds will be distributed to conservation charities.

Purge USFWS by firing all the top heads, replace them with conservative hunters and New Era will begin
Until then, nothing will happen
PS Maybe just fire them all, that way there is no dissent