Strong Bipartisan Support for Gosar Grand Canyon Bison Management Act

Statement

Today, Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after a bipartisan majority in the House successfully passed H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act which included the Congressman's Grand Canyon Bison Management Act:

"Today's passage of my Grand Canyon Bison Management Act demonstrates the power of limited government solutions that save taxpayer dollars by enlisting the help of the public. Protecting the majestic Grand Canyon from the invasive and destructive "beefalo' is not a partisan issue. But too often, commonsense is overshadowed by big government incompetence and pandering by this administration to extremist special-interest groups.

"Allowing state-licensed volunteer hunters to cull this unmanageable herd and remove the bison meat from the park is an irrefutable win-win for everyone involved. Instead of enlisting expensive sharp shooters who leave carcasses rotting in the park (as outlined in the new Park Service proposal), my legislation recruits volunteer hunters to safely thin the bison herd in a coordinated effort that will also generate funding for habitat conservation at no cost to taxpayers. This legislation should be the gold standard for developing practical, bipartisan solutions that solve real problems without spending a dime."

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