More info on NYDEC commish Grannis

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Here is some more info on the newly appointed commisioner Grannis. They are putting a spin on his old record by saying he was just carrying out the wishes of his constituents...Yah....Right. He represented Manhattan,NYC as a assemblyman in a Liberal bunny hugging land if there ever was one. I think he is an anti who made it to the top.

Here is the info you judge for yourself.

-----Original Message-----

From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Sent: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:53 PM

Subject: Mr. Grannis for Commissioner

Hello All,

I believe that we must question people who may gain a position that could be used in a way detrimental to our way of life.

I have questioned Assemblyman Grannis about the legislation he has introduced that would be detrimental to trapping and hunting.

Mr. Grannis stated that he is an active fly-fisherman and grew up in the midwest, hunting and fishing with his father and brothers.

Mr. Grannis stated that when he sponsored the legislation to add wild game and birds to the animal anti-cruelty laws, (Bill #A3006), he made sure to add a provision that it would not prohibit or interfere in any way with anyone lawfully engaged in hunting, trapping or fishing. This legislation was initiated because of news reports about people setting rabbits and squirrels on fire,slitting throats of geese and swans and shooting hawks. Its intent was to stop the torture of animals by a few depraved individuals.

Mr. Grannis stated that, as a legislator, his legislation reflects the interests of the people that elected him. The trapping legislation was the result of public outcry about pets being caught in traps.

Mr. Grannis stated that as Commissioner of the Department of Enviromental Conservation, he will have a much different focus, with responsibilities well beyond those of an individual legislator. He will have all New Yorkers to work for so that everyone can enjoy our natural resources. Mr. Grannis stated that he is looking forward to working with the sportsmen of this state.

Not all of Mr. Grannis' votes were bad to sportsmen. One in particular was that he did vote to allow the hunting age for small game to be lowered to 12 when that came up for a vote a few years back.

If Mr. Grannis is confirmed as Commissioner of DEC, I hope he will work as hard for sportsmen as he did for his constituents in the 65th Assembly District.

For the record, at this time, the NYSCC DOES NOT SUPPORT OR OPPOSE Mr. Grannis for Commissioner of the Department of Enviromental Conservation.

Mr. Grannis also stated that he will be at the NYSCC legislative meeting to answer questions.

Yours in Conservation,

Harold L. Palmer

President

New York State Conservation Council Inc.

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