COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS

DEPOSITORY

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COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES

RICHARD W. POMBO, California, Chairman

NICK J. RAHALL II, West Virginia, Ranking Democrat Member

Steven J. Ding, Chief of Staff
Lisa Pittman, Chief Counsel

James H. Zoia, Democrat Staff Director
Jeffrey P. Petrich, Democrat Chief Counsel

SUBCOMMITTE ON FISHERIES CONSERVATION, WILDLIFE AND OCEANS

WAYNE T. GILCHREST, Maryland, Chairman

FRANK PALLONE, JR., New Jersey, Ranking Democrat Member

CONTENTS

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Hearing held on June 12, 2003 .

Statement of Members:

Dingell, Hon. John, a Representative in Congress from the State of

Michigan, Prepared statement of

Gallegly, Hon. Elton, a Representative in Congress from the State of

California

Prepared statement of

Gilchrest, Hon. Wayne T., a Representative in Congress from the State

of Maryland

Prepared statement of

McKeon, Hon. Howard "Buck", a Representative in Congress from the

State of California

Prepared statement of

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Miller, Hon. George, a Representative in Congress from the State of

California, Prepared statement of

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Moran, Hon. James P., a Representative in Congress from the State

of Virginia

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Prepared statement of

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Peterson, Hon. Collin C., a Representative in Congress from the State
of Minnesota

Pallone, Hon. Frank, a Representative in Congress from the State of

New Jersey

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Prepared statement of

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Saxton, Hon. Jim, a Representative in Congress from the State of

New Jersey

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Stupak, Hon. Bart, a Representative in Congress from the State of

Michigan, Prepared statement of

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Statement of Witnesses:

Baughman, John, Executive Vice-President, International Association of

Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Prepared statement of

Estill, Elizabeth, Deputy Chief, Programs, Legislation and Communica-

tions, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Prepared statement of

Haleen, Stephen J., National Bear Hunting Defense Task Force

Hogan, Matt, Deputy Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.

Department of the Interior

Prepared statement of

Horn, William P., Director, Federal Affairs, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance

Prepared statement of

Letter submitted for the record

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Jonkel, Dr. Charles, Co-Founder and President, Great Bear Foundation

Prepared statement of.

Marlenee, Hon. Ron, Director of Legislative Affairs, Safari Club

International

Prepared statement of

Juneau Empire article submitted for the record

Miller, Eric, D.V.M., Director of Animal Health and Conservation,

St. Louis Zoo, American Zoo and Aquarium Association

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Statement of Witnesses-Continued

Pacelle, Wayne, Senior Vice President, Humane Society of the United
States

Prepared statement of

Additional materials supplied:

Albert, Thomas L., Vice President, Government Relations, Feld
Entertainment, Letter submitted for the record

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Amand, Wilbur, V.M.D., Executive Director, American Association of Zoo
Veterinarians, Statement submitted for the record
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, Letters submitted for the record by
The Honorable Collin Peterson

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Etter, Dwayne R., Ph.D., Wildlife Research Biologist, Wildlife Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Letter submitted for the record

International Fund for Animal Welfare, Statement submitted for the record on H.R. 1006

Michigan House of Representatives, Letter submitted for the record on
H.R. 1472

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Letter submitted for the record on H.R. 1472 by The Honorable Collin Peterson

National Rifle Association, Letter submitted for the record on H.R. 1472 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Letter submitted for the record on H.R. 1472

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North American Bear Foundation, Statement submitted for the record on H.R. 1472

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Letter submitted for the record on H.R. 1472

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