Howard K. Vincent, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National President and CEO, has been appointed to the new 18-member Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack made the announcement today during a national teleconference. The Council will advise the two federal Departments on recreational hunting and shooting sports activities and associated wildlife and habitat conservation.
The Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council is an official advisory group under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that will help to promote and preserve America's hunting heritage for future generations. It will also provide a forum for sportsmen and women to advise the federal government on policies related to wildlife and habitat conservation endeavors that (a) benefit recreational hunting; (b) benefit wildlife resources; and (c) encourage partnership among the public, the sporting conservation community, the shooting and hunting sports industry, wildlife conservation organizations, the states, Native American tribes, and the federal government.
“It's an honor to be able to represent Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and sportsmen and women nationwide on this Council,” Vincent said, “I look forward to providing input to the Obama Administration on items ranging from 2012 Farm Bill conservation programs, youth hunter recruitment and hunter retention, and continuing America's strong hunting heritage.” Individuals on the Council will serve two-year terms.
“Maintaining and conserving wildlife habitat and water resources that are so important to America's hunting and angling heritage in the face of today's conservation challenges requires a coordinated effort between federal, state, and local officials and partners in the private sector,” said Vilsack. “The members of Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council will play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to improve the health and management of America's public and private lands.”
