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14 December 2016, 05:12

larryshores

Trump's pick to head the Department of the Interior

I read that Ryan Zinke of MT had been tapped to head the Department of the Interior. He is a life long hunter and fisherman.

I have met Mr. Zinke and was most impressed with a speech I heard him give in CA. Perhaps best of all, I can get to him I think. His uncle Dave is on the board of one of my clients. I also know one of his friends.

The future may be looking better.

14 December 2016, 06:08

Todd Williams

Yep.

14 December 2016, 07:06

Dutch44

That would be great, Larry. Please keep us informed.

14 December 2016, 07:35

BaxterB

Curious how he got on Donald's radar. The kids?

14 December 2016, 07:40

georgeld

Sounds good, I was half hoping Donald Jr. would be put on there. Guess they can't do that with the laws these days.

Go for it Larry.
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14 December 2016, 08:20

TGDjr

He came out very early in support of Donald.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/tr...epartment-1481668785

14 December 2016, 09:18

Cougarz

Sounds great. Hopefully he will follow through on this.

14 December 2016, 12:30

Frostbit

Very encouraging

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14 December 2016, 16:12

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14 December 2016, 17:07

R. Gunn

I like the fact that he is on record for opposing turning over federal lands to western states. The last thing we need hunters is being denied access vast tracks of land being turned over to greedy local and state players.

14 December 2016, 18:10

swaincreek

Larry, thanks for the breaking news.

Maybe Zinke can roll back some of the crazy Obama/ USFW
laws concerning Africa game and US Customs.

14 December 2016, 18:18

AnotherAZWriter

quote:
Originally posted by R. Gunn:
I like the fact that he is on record for opposing turning over federal lands to western states. The last thing we need hunters is being denied access vast tracks of land being turned over to greedy local and state players.

Dick:

Totally agree; BTW, you and I did a varmint hunt together in Wyoming some years ago; you are hilarious in person.

14 December 2016, 20:16

boarkiller

Awesome
Go Montana, Zinke and cleanup of that rats nest called USFWS

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14 December 2016, 20:30

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by boarkiller:
Awesome
Go Montana, Zinke and cleanup of that rats nest called USFWS

It's about time someone cleaned the PETA freaks out of the USFWS.
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14 December 2016, 21:13

Acer

I admit I had no knowledge of the man before the nomination, but I am encouraged by his past statements of support for retaining federal lands, for hunting and fishing on federal lands, and for support for Land and Water Conservation Fund - but most of all from a quote I found from an interview:

When you were campaigning, you once called Hillary Rodham Clinton “the real enemy.”

That’s not really true. I was at a small fund-raiser in Bigfork, Mont. You give your little speech, and at the end of it they said, “What are the candidates that you think are going to be on the Republican side?” And they said, “What about Hillary?” I said, “You mean the Antichrist?”

14 December 2016, 21:24

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quote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
quote:
Originally posted by boarkiller:
Awesome
Go Montana, Zinke and cleanup of that rats nest called USFWS

It's about time someone cleaned the PETA freaks out of the USFWS.
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Agreed. Great news indeed.

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14 December 2016, 21:55

larryshores

I was speaking at an industry comferenc in San Diego. One of my clients organized the conference. A board member who is Ryan's uncle arranged for Ryan to speak to the group. In my opinion virtually every single person in the room would have voted for him to be president after hearing his talk. He was good, real good.

14 December 2016, 22:03

Ackley Improved User

With the Trump win, things are looking very good for us.

But, we must continue to aggressively support and defend Trump, because the brain-dead, bubble-head "liberals" will continue to go after him like no President before.

14 December 2016, 22:31

Opus1

The collective sigh from most everyone in the African hunting industry was deafening. There was a flood of e-mails from every corner offering congratulations to the US for a Trump win. The alternative would have spelled the end for many of them.

Sounds like we have an ally and benefactor in Zinke.

14 December 2016, 22:43

JCS271

We are sitting good with the Zinke nomination! I originally met Ryan when we were both invited to appear at political campaign events a few years ago. We have since exchanged personal numbers and worked together on a serious issue. I am VERY confident that things will change for the better. Now we just have to get a good replacement for his congressional seat here in MT.

(I wonder if he needs a good deputy?

)

14 December 2016, 23:10

Use Enough Gun

This is giving all of us some hope that we've sorely needed for 8 years.

15 December 2016, 01:20

Slider

Awesome news!!!

15 December 2016, 03:02

Leopardtrack

quote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
This is giving all of us some hope that we've sorely needed for 8 years.

It's almost too good to be true

Zinke is a real bad-ass as well and his integrity is beyond reproach...I know a SEAL that was in DevGru with bim

15 December 2016, 04:23

nhoro

I've been impressed with most of Trump's picks so far. He appears to be doing the same thing required to be successful in the business world - surround yourself with proven leaders and talent. Many proven military leaders and very successful business leaders (Tillerson).

I had not heard of Zinke before this, but I'm pretty sure he's not the type to be intimidated by much ....

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15 December 2016, 05:17

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15 December 2016, 05:19

465H&H

A little back story to Zinke's selection. His rival for the job was Representative Raul Labrador from Idaho. Raul isn't one of Idaho's shinning lights. He was elected in the Tea Party surge a few years ago. He has also been a very strong proponent of States taking over the USFS and BLM lands in the west. I suspect Trump's sons being hunters had some influence in the selection. Good move on the Don's part!

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15 December 2016, 05:40

LHeym500

quote:
Originally posted by R. Gunn:
I like the fact that he is on record for opposing turning over federal lands to western states. The last thing we need hunters is being denied access vast tracks of land being turned over to greedy local and state players.

This is one of many reasons I wanted five minutes alone with Ted Cruz. It is an issue here in the East as well. Kentucky has a lot of federal public land. That too many are willing to sell.

15 December 2016, 07:13

gunny

Hi Larry, My son and I hunted with Ryan and one of his fellow Navy Seals in Montana. Seemed like a decent guy and definitely not someone to screw with.

16 December 2016, 04:54

gunny

You don't get to be a combat commander for a seal team without being impressive. Good choice Donald!

16 December 2016, 05:22

Safari2

Trump is doing everything I expected him to do and then some!!

Now DRAIN THE USFW SWAMP!

16 December 2016, 07:00

bwana cecil

Can you imagine the cabinet picks if he would have lost?
I am really enjoying the other side being pissed off for a while. I've had the red arse for the last 8yrs.

16 December 2016, 07:41

BaxterB

quote:
Originally posted by LHeym500:
quote:
Originally posted by R. Gunn:
I like the fact that he is on record for opposing turning over federal lands to western states. The last thing we need hunters is being denied access vast tracks of land being turned over to greedy local and state players.

This is one of many reasons I wanted five minutes alone with Ted Cruz. It is an issue here in the East as well. Kentucky has a lot of federal public land. That too many are willing to sell.

Selling off land needs to be dropped from the (R) platform for sure

16 December 2016, 23:15

LionHunter

I am very pleased with Trump's choice for Interior and am optimistic for a clean-up at USF&W, but the real benefit to all of us will be his appointment(s) to the Supreme Court. It is those appointments that will preserve our 2nd Amendment rights, without which we would not be able to hunt. His court appointment(s) will have lasting effects on the USA for the next 50 years.

17 December 2016, 00:36

BrettAKSCI

quote:
Originally posted by BaxterB:
quote:
Originally posted by LHeym500:
quote:
Originally posted by R. Gunn:
I like the fact that he is on record for opposing turning over federal lands to western states. The last thing we need hunters is being denied access vast tracks of land being turned over to greedy local and state players.

This is one of many reasons I wanted five minutes alone with Ted Cruz. It is an issue here in the East as well. Kentucky has a lot of federal public land. That too many are willing to sell.

Selling off land needs to be dropped from the (R) platform for sure

I can't even begin to say how refreshing it is to hear this from fellow AR members. Losing our public lands would be a permanent hit to our way of life that we could never recover from. Affordable access to hunting is one of the biggest problems for young hunters.

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17 December 2016, 00:39

BrettAKSCI

I'd like to point out that SCI's team was meeting with the Trump transition team before the announcement was made on a number of issues including the DOI Secretary appointment. When people ask why you support SCI or why they should support SCI or what SCI really does.....this is it.

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17 December 2016, 00:48

reddy375

quote:
Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:
I'd like to point out that SCI's team was meeting with the Trump transition team before the announcement was made on a number of issues including the DOI Secretary appointment. When people ask why you support SCI or why they should support SCI or what SCI really does.....this is it.

Brett

Oh no but lets bash SCI at every turn and twist like there are better alternatives!

21 December 2016, 01:33

dande_jack

I think Trump is making good choices in who he takes and who he doesn't in his support people.. If he gets through this presidency without any major screw ups. I predict Ivonka to be the countries firs female president!

21 December 2016, 01:45

Ray B

For more information read AMERICAN COMMANDER, Co-Written by Ryan Zinke.

21 December 2016, 02:31

dogcat

quote:
Originally posted by dande_jack:
I think Trump is making good choices in who he takes and who he doesn't in his support people.. If he gets through this presidency without any major screw ups. I predict Ivonka to be the countries firs female president!

I would vote for Ivanka. Michelle O is an angry person and will likely come back to haunt all of us. Ivanka would stomp a mud hole in her.

21 December 2016, 02:35

Steve Ahrenberg

quote:
Originally posted by dogcat:
quote:
Originally posted by dande_jack:
I think Trump is making good choices in who he takes and who he doesn't in his support people.. If he gets through this presidency without any major screw ups. I predict Ivonka to be the countries firs female president!

I would vote for Ivanka. Michelle O is an angry person and will likely come back to haunt all of us. Ivanka would stomp a mud hole in her.

I hope you mean in the intellectual arena, if it were a cage match, I'm afraid Mooch would prevail, have you seen size standing next to the POTUS?