The Honorable Lisa Murkowski
Chairman Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

The Honorable Maria Cantwell
Ranking Member Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Dear Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Cantwell:

On behalf of the millions of hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts from all 50 states that our organizations represent, we write today to express our support for Senate confirmation of Congressman Ryan Zinke's appointment to serve as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior.

Since he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014, Congressman Zinke has been an active member of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus. In this role, he has shown a strong commitment to working with the sportsmen's community in pursuit of policies that seek a balanced and thoughtful approach to natural resource and public land management. His efforts also highlight the importance of outdoor recreation and recognize the critically important role that America's sportsmen and women play in conserving our nation's fish and wildlife resources.

Given these shared priorities and Congressman Zinke's demonstrated ability to work alongside America's millions of hunters, anglers and other conservationists, we respectfully request that members of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources report his nomination to the Senate with a favorable recommendation.

Sincerely,

American Fly Fishing Trade Association

American Sportfishing Association

Archery Trade Association

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Boone and Crockett Club

Camp Fire Club of America

Catch-A-Dream Foundation

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Conservation Force

Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports

Dallas Safari Club

Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Ducks Unlimited

Houston Safari Club

Masters of Foxhounds Association

Mule Deer Foundation

National Rifle Association

National Shooting Sports Foundation

National Trappers Association

National Wild Turkey Federation

National Wildlife Refuge Association

North American Grouse Partnership

Orion – The Hunter's Institute

Pheasants Forever

Professional Outfitters and Guides of America

Public Lands Foundation

Pure Fishing

Quail Forever

Quality Deer Management Association

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Ruffed Grouse Society

Safari Club International

Shimano American Corporation

Sportsmen's Alliance

Texas Wildlife Association

The Conservation Fund

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Whitetails Unlimited

Wild Sheep Foundation Wildlife Forever

Wildlife Management Institute Wildlife Mississippi