If the truth be told, most of the money that goes in conservation comes from hunters and sportsmans. The sappy soccer mom who doesnt want anyone shooting bambi and shows up at a public meeting to oppose hunting (Will County Forest Preserve) doesnt pay a dime to help the wildlife. I was talking to an old timer on hunting and he predicted that eventually the only land you will be able to hunt is private. The government will make it so hard to hunt public that most will give up hunting.
I think Wicked has a good point, this people in office may not have our best interest in mind and could even be anti. I will look into their public meeting and post what I find on this site.