MISSOULA, Mont. – The Boone and Crockett Club welcomed today’s vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773). The legislation would provide dedicated funding for state fish and wildlife agencies and tribal nations to proactively address the needs of the species of greatest conservation need within their state. Following is a statement by Tony A. Schoonen, chief executive officer of the Boone and Crockett Club.

“The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) is a critical piece of legislation that will provide substantial new funds for state and tribal fish and wildlife conservation efforts and has long been a priority for the hunting conservation committee. The Boone and Crockett Club has been at the forefront of wildlife policy for over 130 years and RAWA is an important investment in the future of conservation. We appreciate the vote today by the U.S. House of Representatives to pass this piece of legislation and look forward to working with the Senate to ensure passage of their companion bill this year.”