Groups take sides on relaxing rules on motorized access to roadless areas
CONSERVATION -- Opinions among wildlife conservationists regarding legislation that could allow more motor vehicle use in federal roadless areas.
Which side do you take?
Hunting, fishing groups join environmentalists to fight federal legislation
Members of Trout Unlimited, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the Sportsmen for Responsible Energy Development are joining the National Wildlife Federation and other similar organizations to oppose House Resolution 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act of 2011, while Safari International and the National Rifle Association support the legislation.
--Durango Herald (Colorado News Connection); Dec. 31
