Bush's idea of environmentalism is Ducks Unlimited, who shoot wild ducks.
Bush to Give NRA, Environmental Groups Ranch Tour
Thu Apr 8, 1:03 AM ET Add Politics - Reuters to My Yahoo!
By Jeremy Pelofsky
CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - President Bush (news - web sites) will open the gates to his Prairie Chapel ranch on Thursday to about 20 representatives of various sporting and conservation organizations, including the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.
An avid fisher and occasional hunter, Bush loves to show off the scenic canyons, streams and trails of the 1,600-acre ranch to foreign leaders, friends and political supporters.
The NRA, a powerful lobby opposing gun control laws, has been a big supporter of Bush and the Republican Party over the years. It has given almost $390,000 to Republicans in the 2004 election cycle so far, according to the Center for Responsive Politics which tracks campaign contributions. |
